April and May 2012 - this year, spring came early and parts of the gardens have been showing off! See bulbs, spring perennials and more in the latest of what's blooming in the garden! Follow this link to see some of what has been happening in the gardens this spring!
July 19, 2011 - a group including our MSU Horticulture Gardens had a wonderful opportunity to visit Clifton Welsch's 20-acre prairie near DeWitt Michigan. We know it's not the campus gardens - but it a wonderful display of native plants. Follow this link to see some photos of this great project.
July, 2011 - Follow this link to see what's catching Katie's eyes in the Annual Trial Gardens. Katie is our Annual Garden Trial Manager responsible for trialing over 600 new and old annuals, perennials and vegetables.
July, 2011 - follow this link to see photos of the Nearly Native Bed planted in 2010 is starting to show off. Featuring plants native to Michigan - plus a couple cultivars and a couple native to plants just south of us, the object of this bed is to show how natives can be used to create stunning displays.
July, 2011 - follow this link to see some of our spectacular perennials in this gardens this year
June 24-26 - follow this link to see the amazing ceramic pieces of Mark Chatterley which were on display for the summer solstice weekend
May, 2011 - the gardens really are waking up! The daffodils are beautiful this year - also look for hellebores, pasque flowers and a wonderful native plant - prairie smoke! The trees will be blooming in no time.
June, 2010 - the amazing glass display by Craig Mitchell Smith attracted thousands to the gardens - and with great reason! Follow this link to see photos of this exhibit.