Welcome to the MSU Horticulture Gardens
Our 14 acres of diverse gardens are a superb retreat and resource for gardeners, plant lovers and children of all ages! You can easily get a bit of exercise while walking the displays. You may get garden design ideas, or learn new annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees - or perhaps even a fruit or vegetable new to you. On the other hand, you may just want to relax in a beautiful and refreshing garden setting.
Current Events
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Upcoming Events
Pruning
Wednesday, April 3, 1pm-3pm
Come join our Arboretum Manager, Brian Gayheart, to gain hands-on experience with pruning Michigan hardy shrubs. Practice dormant pruning on mature shrubs right here in the C. E. Lewis Landscaep Arboretum/ Learn useful techniques form our expert pruner and explore the reasons we prune and what we are trying to achieve. Be prepared for fun outdoorse with appropriate cliothing and shoes.
Register early - only 20 spaces available!
$20 for members (use the code from the back of your member card)
$25 for non-members
Parking not included
Perennial Container Gardening
Wednesday, April 24, 1pm-3pm
Get messy and creative with Perennial Garden Manager, Bethany Troy, in this workshop where we will focus on making beautiful mixed containers with perennials. Learn about styles, plant selections, successes, and failures in our experimentation with combinations over the years. Attendees will put together their own mixed container to take home.
Register early - only 20 spaces available!
$50 for members (use the code from the back of your member card)
$55 for non-members
Parking not included
Spring Plant Sale
Our Spring Plant Sale will be held:
- Friday, May 17, 2024 (2024 MSU Garden Members ONLY* - purchase a membership here, shop early and receive 10% off!)
4:00pm - 7:00pm - Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Public Sale
8:00am - 2:00pm
No early sales, feel free to bring a cart!
The sale will take place at the Plant & Soil Sciences Building, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824.
Hope to see you there!
Ninth Annual Houseplant and Succulent Sale 2024
The sale will be held in-person on Friday, November 1, 2024,
8:00am - 4:00pm.
Location: 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824
Parking: The closest parking lot is Lot 54 on Bogue Street. Parking is $2.00/hour. Additional parking is available in the Wharton Center parking ramp. You will be able to pull your vehicle closer to load your purchases if needed.
Payment: Cash, Check, and Credit/Debit are all accepted! Free admission. All sales are final.
All plants are available in limited quantities and will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis. We will have thousands of plants for sale, but arrive early on November 3rd for the best selection!
Garden News
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Farewell to Bethany
Published on February 6, 2024
Farewell to Bethany -
Plant Geek Series Part 4 - Fasciation & Reversion
Published on December 7, 2023
Plant Fasciation & Reversion -
Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens celebrates 30 years
Published on November 7, 2023
On Aug. 4, a 30th anniversary garden party was held to celebrate the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens. Food, games and other activities were available for guests partake in the joyous occasion. -
Plant Geek Series Part 3 - Learn Your Latin
Published on October 12, 2023
Learn your latin -
Volunteer Field Trip
Published on October 11, 2023
August 2023 volunteer field trip -
Welcome Abby to the Gardens Team!
Published on October 10, 2023
A little about our newest team member -
Mawby Fruit Collection modernizes Apple Production System
Published on October 10, 2023
Read about the apple production system in the C.E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum