Welcome to our 28th "Welcome to My Garden" Tour!
Tickets can be purchased the days of the tour at any garden or at our central information booth just north of Marshall's Fountain Circle roundabout (just across from the Honolulu House). Please read over the poster below for more information.
Below the poster you will find a map showing the locations of this year's gardens in two forms: a downloadable PDF file that can be printed - or - you can print from the JPG. This is for information only, you do NOT need to print a map because your ticket will be on a 4-folded sheet of legal-sized paper that has the garden names, addresses, and descriptions on one side and a complete map on the opposite side. Descriptions of all the gardens appear below the map button.
Tickets can be purchased the days of the tour at any garden or at our central information booth just north of Marshall's Fountain Circle roundabout (just across from the Honolulu House). Please read over the poster below for more information.
Below the poster you will find a map showing the locations of this year's gardens in two forms: a downloadable PDF file that can be printed - or - you can print from the JPG. This is for information only, you do NOT need to print a map because your ticket will be on a 4-folded sheet of legal-sized paper that has the garden names, addresses, and descriptions on one side and a complete map on the opposite side. Descriptions of all the gardens appear below the map button.
2018 Gardens
Monaweck Garden
15477 Tau Road
This park-like setting begins with a stroll down a pine tree lined drive to the beautifully landscaped beds surrounding the house. Multi-level decks in the back of the home flow into the design with shrubs and perennials creating a haven for birds and wildlife. Note the Finnish steam sauna built to scale on the edge of the forest and used year round for relaxation.
Knapp Garden
815 Jones Street
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The Knapp garden is a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, is environmentally sustainable, ecologically appropriate, wildlife-friendly, and a natural-style native plant setting. There are over 200 species of plants, with 80% being Michigan/Midwest natives. Over 70 bird species and 28 varieties of butterflies and skippers, among numerous other animals, make this yard their home.
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Ramon Garden
209 S. Liberty Street
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Creativity abounds in this urban landscape in the repurposing of family items into garden art. These include a sign from the ‘50s dairy bar on Marshall’s West Michigan Ave, signed family barn doors, and a cast iron birdbath circa 1940. Numerous flowerbeds surround a fire pit area and vegetable and herb plots supply the staples for Chef Ramon’s culinary creations.
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Keiper Garden
521 Sibley Lane
The garden is a tribute to the “The Wizard of Oz” as the winding paths transport you from the black and white portion of the movie to a colorful back yard with nods to all the important characters and locations, such as the Emerald City. Most noteworthy is the living tree with an amazing carved face and apples like the one encountered by Dorothy. This garden will be a special treat for Oz lovers of all ages.
Thompson Garden
12310 15 Mile Road
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Two ponds connected by a tumbling stream and waterfall are the focal point for this lovely country estate. Use the bridges to view the wide variety of unique shrub and tree specimens accented by a mix of perennials and annuals. Deer, fox, turkey, mallards and an assortment of other fauna inhabit this tranquil wooded landscape.
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Crouse Garden
632 East Drive
This Irish inspired garden features colorful drifts of over fifty varieties of daylilies and other perennials attracting humming birds and butterflies. The lush borders of trees, flowers and boxwood are designed to complement the pool setting and emphasize the Celtic cross pathway.
Harnden Topiaries
401 E. Mansion Street
View the lovely topiaries displayed on the front yard of "Holiday Holly's" home.
While the garden area is not
on tour, guests can examine the amazing works of living plant material created in the forms of animals.
While the garden area is not
on tour, guests can examine the amazing works of living plant material created in the forms of animals.