Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton MI
775 acres of botanical wonder maintained by Michigan State University in The MI Irish Hills
Arid Room~Hidden Lake Gardens Tipton, Michigan
Take a quick walk with me in the Arid Room Hidden Lake Gardens~Tipton, Michigan
The Tropical Room~Hidden Lake Gardens Tipton, Michigan
Title picture is of a Hanging Pitcher Plant. Join me during a walk through the Tropical Room in the green houses at Hidden Lake Gardens~Tipton, Michigan 4/15/2016
Hidden Lake Gardens (MI)
We frequently take day trips and one destination that we have enjoyed over the years is getting away to Hidden Lake Gardens. It’s a nature lover's paradise with 10 miles of beautiful hiking trails, and definitely worth the trip as there’s much to see and do.
Located in the Irish Hills of Michigan, (Tipton, Michigan), Harry Fee's former nursery garden was bequeathed to the Michigan State University and is run as a botanic garden. You’ll find 755 acres of plants (arboretum and botanical garden), including three prominent collections.
The Benedict Hosta Collection, also known as Hosta Hillside, is located on the site of the original rock garden built in the 1940s by Mr. Fee. I love this area as it contains over 800 varieties and is often cooler as it rests in the shade.
The McCready Bonsai Courtyard has an attractive collection of Bonsai. I've always been drawn to the Thuja Occidentalis, or Northern White Cedar (Arborvitae). This area also contains the conservatory which is filled with abundant loveliness. It has a Temperate House, a Tropical Dome and an Arid Dome. You'll want to stop in here to take in the amazing aromas. Each is alive with a variety of colorful plants like coleus, passion flower, orchids, coffee plants, lemon trees, cacti, and succulents in differing shades of color.
One of the things I love about spending time traveling through Michigan is the evergreens and conifers and the Harper Collection is breathtaking. It has a variety of Dwarf and some extremely rare varieties of Conifers.
Leashed pets are permitted but must not enter garden areas or conservatory. They are to remain on paths, trails, lawns, or paved roads and walks.
Our dogs enjoy meandering the hills and curves along the road and marked trails. Here, we are able to pause, and look out over the landscape and see the lake, picnic area, pond, and rock walls.
Yes, there are definitely many beautiful vistas. Among them are a collection of ornamental and fruit-bearing trees and evergreens
If you’re not into hiking that is ok as there are scenic drives around the grounds.
Make sure when you are in the area to check out their gift shop. In addition to a lovely collection of nature books, they have artwork, puzzles and children’s toys.
If you are interested in photographing while on the premises check out the rules. The use of drones are prohibited.
Hidden Lake Gardens Scenic Drive
MSU's Hidden Lake Gardens near Tipton, Mi. Recorded July 13, 2011
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