Every summer, community members of all ages gather in droves for the brief opportunity to stroll through some of Metro Detroit’s most lavish and beautifully-curated private gardens via local garden tours.
While some garden walks and/or tours have already taken place this summer, there are several more planned over the next few months for those looking for a little garden inspiration:
🌻Trailwood Garden Club Garden Walk
11 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 23
Explore five private gardens throughout Plymouth, Canton and Northville, with each offering its own unique inspiration and charm
$12 in advance or $15 in-person; $5 for children ages 12 and under
Also features a “Plant & Treasure Sale” featuring garden decor, flower pots and hanging baskets, gardening tools and more
🌿Oudolf Garden Native Meadows Exploration
4-6 p.m. Friday, June 26
Guided plant walk and learning experience in the Native Meadows at Oudolf Garden Detroit, Loiter Way and Picnic Way, Belle Isle, Detroit — a unique lakeplain prairie habitat
$40 general admission or $30 for members
🌹National Garden Conservancy Opening Day
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 27
Take a tour of five stunning Detroit area Gardens including the Frank Lloyd Wright Turkel House in Palmer Woods, the Oudolf Garden on Belle Isle, Resilient Retreat in Detroit, Gayle and Andrew Camden Garden in Grosse Pointe, and the Highgate and Partridge gardens in Bloomfield Hills
$10 general admission or $5 for members, with proceeds supporting Oudolf Garden Detroit
🌺 Southfield Garden Walk
2-5 p.m., Sunday, June 28
Self-guided tour of 15 Sherwood Village gardens
$15 admission, with free shuttle service provided to various stops throughout the neighborhood
Check in at former Schoenhals Elementary School, 16400 Lincoln Dr., Southfield
🌼Country Garden Club of Northville 32nd annual Garden Walk
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, July 8
Self-guided tour beginning in downtown Northville
$15 in advance or $20 in-person with proceeds supporting the Country Garden Club of Northville
Tickets available in the “Green Space,” 199 S. Wing St., behind the Northville District Library
🍅 Troy Garden Club’s 51st Garden Walk
9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday, July 8
Self-guided tour of six private local gardens (plus free admission to Troy Historic Village’s Midsummer Arts & Crafts Boutique and Plant Sale)
$15 in advance or $18 in-person
🥬 20th annual Clarkston Garden Walk & Artisan Market
11 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 15
Self-guided tour of six unique gardens including lakefront gardens
$15 in advance or $20 in-person, with tickets available at the Library Grounds, 6495 Clarkston Rd., on the day of the walk
🍃 Annual Romeo Garden Walk
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 18
Self-guided stroll through eight private gardens in the Romeo area
$30 admission includes $10 gift certificate to Ray Wigand’s Nursery, with registration supporting the Romeo & Juliet Garden Club
🌷Grandmont Annual Garden Tour
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, July 25
Self-guided tour of stunning private gardens and landscapes across Grandmont, Grandmont #1, Rosedale Park, Minock Park, and North Rosedale Park
$10 in advance with proceeds supporting the Grandmont Community Association Scholarship Fund
🪻Wyandotte Garden Walk
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, July 25
Self-guided tour of private local gardens throughout the city
$15 in advance with proceeds supporting the Wyandotte Garden Club
Check-in at the Downriver Council of Arts, 81 Chestnut St., Wyandotte
🌱 Keep Growing Detroit Annual Farm and Garden Tour
5:30-9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5
Visit a variety of growing spaces (both private and public) and walk through the stories of their gardens in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck
$25 general admission, $10 for youth ages 12 and under; includes admission to post-tour celebration featuring seasonal dishes by local chefs made with KGD produce
Bus and bike tour routes begin and end at KGD Farm, 3100 Orleans St., Detroit
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