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Monday, March 25, 2013

Dow Gardens

Dow Gardens, in Midland, Michigan, is one of Michigan's best kept secrets.  This restful place covers about 110 acres, and was created in 1899 by Herbert Dow, founder of Dow Chemical.  Visitors can enjoy rhododendrons, crab apple trees, perrenial flowers, a rose garden, a children's garden,  a waterfall, ornate and colorful bridges, and a conservatory for tropical plants.



The gardens are open year round from 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM.  Admission for adults is $5.00, and for children, $1.00. 
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12 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 25, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Dow Chemicals has a garden? Wonder if they use chemicals?

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  2. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    That looks so peaceful and pretty, especially with the water.

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  3. L. Diane WolfeMarch 25, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    The pond is pretty.

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  4. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Wauw that looks absolutely gorgeous!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Wow, I didn't know that they had a garden. I guess it is a well kept secret. Looks beautiful.

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    1. Sherry EllisMarch 28, 2013 at 2:42 PM

      Since it's in your state, you'll have to visit!

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  6. JoanneMarch 26, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    very pretty. Nothing like corporate family money to sponsor beautiful places.

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    1. Sherry EllisMarch 28, 2013 at 2:43 PM

      It's nice they've used that money to create something so beautiful!

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