To see our 2011 Garden Calendar, follow this link
The MSU Horticulture Gardens
Our 14 acres of garden are a superb retreat and resource for gardeners, plant lovers and children of all ages! Come visit our various displays, walk and relax in a beautiful and refreshing garden setting. Learn new annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees and their uses in the landscape. We feature plants best suited for Michigan gardeners. We are constantly testing new introductions to determine suitability.
The Michigan 4-H Children's Garden
With over 60 theme displays, an absolute must see in our gardens. There are mazes, pots of gold, an alphabet garden, Peter Rabbit, and so much more. Located adjacent to the Garden Parking lot, this is a convenient stop for parents with small children!
The Carter Annual Gardens
A colorful display where we trial hundreds of the newest annuals for color and texture. Learn the rare and the unusual, the bright and the cheery. This is truly a learning laboratory since all of the new plants are labeled. The Carter Annual Gardens house the MSU Annual Trials - a research effort led by Dr Art Cameron and Katie McCarver to evaluate new plant introductions.
The Judith A. DeLapa Perennial Garden
We have completely renovated our pond and it is a sight to be seen. We have completed our renovation of a large bed now named "Nearly Native" where most of the plants are true Michigan natives while others are cultivars or are native to nearly states. The rest of the beds display the constantly changing textures, colors and moods of landscape perennials. Follow this link to see some photos of the striking displays this summer
Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum
For those with more time, explore the 7 acres of the Landscape Arboretum. You will see Japanese Gardens, English Gardens, Fruits Displays, a Native plant garden, and more! It is a peaceful delight to wander these wonderful gardens.
The Vegetable Demonstration Garden
Our new veggie demonstration garden has bamboo trellises and a wide range of popular vegetables and even some small fruits
The Frank’s Nursery and Crafts Rose Garden
A fragrant delight through the roses. You might notice that we have been rebuilding the walls and renovating some of the rose beds. Plus, we have opened the trellis at the south end so you can more easily find the vegetable demonstration garden.