Summer in Michigan is a marvelous time, eagerly anticipated by all! Many of our Branches celebrate the season by hosting Garden Walks featuring tours of private and public gardens to raise funds for their philanthropic missions. Click on blue links to find more information on the Branch website. We'd love to see you in the gardens!
2019
Saturday, May 18 - Waterford Garden Club - The Annual Spring Plant Sale will be held at the Waterford Senior Center, 3621 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford from 9 am to 5 pm. Perennials, houseplants, herbs and succulents will be available along with delicious baked goods. Visit for more information: https://waterfordgardenclub.org/
Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9 - Historic Indian Village Home & Garden Tour -
10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday.
The Historic Indian Village Home and Garden Tour is celebrating the 124th anniversary of our elegant, historic neighborhood. This is the tour’s 46th year. It is the second oldest historic home tour of its kind in Michigan, preceded only by the Marshall Michigan Historic Home Tour. Six historic homes, three churches and two gardens will be featured. For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.historicindianvillage.org/homepage/home-garden-tour/
Wednesday, June 12 - Franklin Branch Annual Garden Walk - 10 am - 4 pm & 6 pm - 9 pm. Tickets are $12 presale/$15 day of tour. Lunch tickets are $12 presale only. Buy tickets in person at Village Boutique, 32716 Franklin Rd, (248)851-0055 beginning May 1. Purchase through Eventbrite,@2019franklingardenwalk.eventbrite.com, by mail with SASE and check payable to WNF&GA
Franklin Branch to PO Box 250194, Franklin, Mi 48025 For more info, please call Cindy Juliano (248) 550-2598 or Kathy Lorencz (248) 647-8096 Find more details on our website: www.franklingardenclub.org
Thursday, June 20 - Rochester Garden Walk - 10am - 5pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $16 on the day of the Walk. Six gardens in the greater Rochester area will be featured. One public garden, Bear Creek Park in Oakland Township will also be included. A variety of gardens will feature homes with large acreage, small city gardens, and average sized subdivision yards. Purchase the perfect garden art at our Open Aire Market and stop and refresh in our Cookie Room. Something for everyone! Visit www.rochestergardenclub.org or find us on Facebook.
Wednesday, July 10 - Northville Garden Walk - 9 am - 4 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance from the website: cgcnv.org or at Gardenviews (117 E Main St - 248-380-8881) and $15 on the day of walk at Gardenviews and Northville Town Center. Six beautiful gardens in charming Northville will inspire novice and Master gardeners alike. The focus of the Walk is the importance of Native plantings. Additional attractions for ticket holders include: Garden Artisans and live music by the Silver Strings Dulcimers. Take a chance to win a lovely gift basket by guessing the "Mystery Plant". PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION IN NORTHVILLE TOWN SQUARE AT 150 E MAIN ACROSS FROM THE CLOCK.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - Troy Garden Club's 45th Annual Garden Walk "Between Art & Nature" - 9:30AM - 3PM & 5PM - 8:30PM. View seven private gardens in five venues from 9:30AM -3PM & 5PM -8:30PM rain or shine. Advance tickets $10 available at the Troy Historic Village, Uncle Luke's, Telly's Greenhouse and Auburn Oaks Garden Center. On July 10th, tickets are $15 and available ONLY at the Troy Historic Village. Free Admission to the Troy Historic Village on July 10. Activities there include an Arts & Crafts Boutique, Plant Sale, Doris' Fabulous Finds Sale and a Student Art Exhibit. For information visit www.TroyGardenClubMI.com or phone 248-540-6158.
2018
Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11, 2018: 45th Historic Indian Village Home & Garden Tour. Visit historic homes and gardens in one of Detroit's most stately neighborhoods.
For more information: www.historicindianvillage.org/homepage/home-garden-tour
Friday, June 15 & Saturday, June 16 - 23rd Annual Milford Garden Walk & Market Place. Stroll our five unique residential gardens. On Saturday, visit our Garden Market Place in Central Park, featuring garden-themed items. Times: Friday - 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Saturday - 10 am to 3 pm. Advance tickets are available for $10 at Acorn Farm, Blossoms on Main, The Clothing Cove, Milford Gardens and Pond Place until 5:00 pm Friday, June 15. After 5 pm, tickets can be purchased for $12 in Central Park or any of our featured gardens. Tickets can be purchased by mail through our website: www.themilfordgardenclub.org. For questions, email us at questions@themilfordgardenclub.org
Thursday, June 21 - Rochester Garden Walk. Visit six private gardens and the grounds of the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. The Open Aire Market, located at the Farm, will be open from 10 am to 4 pm and will feature garden decor, jewelry, perennials and annuals, and gently used tools and knickknacks. Rest and refresh in our famous Cookie Room. Tickets available online at the Rochester Hills Museum website, rochesterhills.org/musprograms. Advance tickets $12; $16 day of Walk.
2018 23rd Annual Trailwood Garden Walk “Flowers Are Forever” Tuesday, June 26 Noon-8 pm
Click on the blue link for details and ticket information for Trailwood's annual "Flowers Are Forever" tour of Plymouth-area residential yards and gardens
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 25th Annual Silver Anniversary Garden Walk - The Country Garden Club of Northville invites you to attend its Silver Anniversary Garden Walk, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Featuring six private gardens in charming Northville & Northville Township. Centered in Northville’s historic 19th century Mill Race Village are additional attractions for ticket holders including: a garden market, live music on the green and complimentary refreshments made and served at the common room of historic Cady Inn. Proceeds from this fund raising event support local and national organizations, civic beautification and scholarships that promote environmental and horticultural causes. Tickets $12.00 available in advance at Gardenviews Garden Gallery 117 E. Main St, Northville, Mi 248-380-8881 or $15.00 at the gate of Mill Race Village, 215 Griswold Ave, Northville on July 11th. Contact Garden Walk Ticket Chair @ 734-788-9935
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 44th Annual Troy Garden Walk - "Invitation to the Gardens". From 9:30 am - 3 pm & 5 pm - 8:30 pm. View 7 private garden at 6 venues. At Troy Historic Village enjoy arts & crafts boutique, fabulous finds, plant sale and student art exhibit from 9 am - 6 pm. Free admission to Village on July 11th. Garden Walk tickets are $10 in advance available at Auburn Oaks Garden Center, Telly's Greenhouse, Uncle Luke's, and Troy Historic Village. Tickets will also be sold at English Gardens, Royal Oak on Saturday June 23rd & July 7th from 9am - 1pm. Tickets day of Walk $15 available only at the Village (60 W. Wattles, Troy, 48098). More information available at 248-540-6158 or www.troygardenclubmi.com
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - Clarkston Garden Club 2018 Garden Walk. From 11:00 am - 7:00 pm. Six beautiful gardens with lots of water features, unusual plantings, hardscape and more. Tickets are $15 until Tuesday, July 17. $18 the day of Walk available at the Clarkston Independence District Library. There will also be artists plus musicians playing in the gardens and snacks will be provided. Some Clarkston restaurants will offer discounts toward lunches for "garden walkers." An Art Fair will be held on the Library grounds the day of the walk from 10:00 am to 5 pm. For more information email clarkstongardenclub@gmail.com or call 248-620-2984.
Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11, 2018: 45th Historic Indian Village Home & Garden Tour. Visit historic homes and gardens in one of Detroit's most stately neighborhoods.
For more information: www.historicindianvillage.org/homepage/home-garden-tour
Friday, June 15 & Saturday, June 16 - 23rd Annual Milford Garden Walk & Market Place. Stroll our five unique residential gardens. On Saturday, visit our Garden Market Place in Central Park, featuring garden-themed items. Times: Friday - 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Saturday - 10 am to 3 pm. Advance tickets are available for $10 at Acorn Farm, Blossoms on Main, The Clothing Cove, Milford Gardens and Pond Place until 5:00 pm Friday, June 15. After 5 pm, tickets can be purchased for $12 in Central Park or any of our featured gardens. Tickets can be purchased by mail through our website: www.themilfordgardenclub.org. For questions, email us at questions@themilfordgardenclub.org
Thursday, June 21 - Rochester Garden Walk. Visit six private gardens and the grounds of the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. The Open Aire Market, located at the Farm, will be open from 10 am to 4 pm and will feature garden decor, jewelry, perennials and annuals, and gently used tools and knickknacks. Rest and refresh in our famous Cookie Room. Tickets available online at the Rochester Hills Museum website, rochesterhills.org/musprograms. Advance tickets $12; $16 day of Walk.
2018 23rd Annual Trailwood Garden Walk “Flowers Are Forever” Tuesday, June 26 Noon-8 pm
Click on the blue link for details and ticket information for Trailwood's annual "Flowers Are Forever" tour of Plymouth-area residential yards and gardens
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 25th Annual Silver Anniversary Garden Walk - The Country Garden Club of Northville invites you to attend its Silver Anniversary Garden Walk, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Featuring six private gardens in charming Northville & Northville Township. Centered in Northville’s historic 19th century Mill Race Village are additional attractions for ticket holders including: a garden market, live music on the green and complimentary refreshments made and served at the common room of historic Cady Inn. Proceeds from this fund raising event support local and national organizations, civic beautification and scholarships that promote environmental and horticultural causes. Tickets $12.00 available in advance at Gardenviews Garden Gallery 117 E. Main St, Northville, Mi 248-380-8881 or $15.00 at the gate of Mill Race Village, 215 Griswold Ave, Northville on July 11th. Contact Garden Walk Ticket Chair @ 734-788-9935
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 44th Annual Troy Garden Walk - "Invitation to the Gardens". From 9:30 am - 3 pm & 5 pm - 8:30 pm. View 7 private garden at 6 venues. At Troy Historic Village enjoy arts & crafts boutique, fabulous finds, plant sale and student art exhibit from 9 am - 6 pm. Free admission to Village on July 11th. Garden Walk tickets are $10 in advance available at Auburn Oaks Garden Center, Telly's Greenhouse, Uncle Luke's, and Troy Historic Village. Tickets will also be sold at English Gardens, Royal Oak on Saturday June 23rd & July 7th from 9am - 1pm. Tickets day of Walk $15 available only at the Village (60 W. Wattles, Troy, 48098). More information available at 248-540-6158 or www.troygardenclubmi.com
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - Clarkston Garden Club 2018 Garden Walk. From 11:00 am - 7:00 pm. Six beautiful gardens with lots of water features, unusual plantings, hardscape and more. Tickets are $15 until Tuesday, July 17. $18 the day of Walk available at the Clarkston Independence District Library. There will also be artists plus musicians playing in the gardens and snacks will be provided. Some Clarkston restaurants will offer discounts toward lunches for "garden walkers." An Art Fair will be held on the Library grounds the day of the walk from 10:00 am to 5 pm. For more information email clarkstongardenclub@gmail.com or call 248-620-2984.