The MSU Horticulture Gardens

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.

Upcoming Events

Garden Programs and Events

Come experience the Gardens in a new way!

Leisurely explore the Gardens and enjoy activities and learn about recent and future improvements being planned
Interact with our student interns and horticulture staff
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Gardens
Get your Garden Passport at registration and visit each station to be entered into a drawing for a complimentary 2024 Garden Family Membership!

Register here

Friday, August 4, 2023
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost: $25/person on or before July 24, 2023
$35/person July 25, 2023 or after
Includes: lunch*, tours, and other garden activities, Garden Passport
*Lunch for those registering on or after July 25 will be based on availability.

Parking not included. Parking available in lot 54, 1066 Bogue St or in the Wharton Center parking ramp #3, across from the Veterinary Clinic.

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Celebrate our pearl anniversary with a garden gala. We will have a brief program in the Molecular Plant Sciences (MPS) Atrium beginning at 7:00pm, followed by a strolling progressive dessert.

Register here

Friday, August 4, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Cost: $60/person on or before July 24, 2023
$70/person July 25, 2023 or after
Includes: program, cocktails and strolling tours through the Gardens with a progressive dessert

Parking will be available in lot 54, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824 or in lot 46, 578 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824.

Garden News

eNewsletters

The 4-H Children’s Gardens celebrate 30th anniversary

Published on June 2, 2023
In summer 2023, the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens will celebrate 30 years of existence. As we mark this occasion, the Michigan 4-H Foundation is reflecting on the origins of the first garden.
Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens History

Published on May 25, 2023
In 2023, the the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens will celebrate 30 years of existence. Explore its history with this timeline!
Garden Volunteers are Critical Helpers

Published on November 28, 2022
Discover the importance of volunteering in the Gardens and
Deck the Conservatory

Published on November 28, 2022
Prepping our event venue for the holidays
4-H Children's Gardens receive estate gift from longtime donor and volunteer

Published on November 17, 2022
Retired MSU professor and longtime Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens donor and volunteer Linda Nelson, Ph.D., left an estate gift to support the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens.
My Horticulture Origin Story

Published on September 22, 2022
Read how Daedre started loving plants in early Elementary School.
Outdoor Succulent Trial, Five-Year Recap

Published on June 30, 2022
A summary or our 5-year outdoor succulent trail.