The Dow Gardens were started in 1899 by Herbert Dow, founder of The Dow Chemical Company. The Gardens, originally developed on eight acres of flat, sandy land, provided a creative outlet for Herbert Dows interest in agriculture and design. He created gardens, ponds, and hills according to a simple philosophy that is still followed to this day: never reveal the gardens whole beauty at first glance. Alden Dow, Herberts youngest son and an experienced architect, continued his father's work o n the Gardens. The family connection continued with the involvement of Herbert Dows grandson, Herbert Dow II. Alden Dow once wrote, I think this garden is a most interesting side of my father's character. Today, the creativity of Herbert Dow is still revealed to all those who visit Dow Gardens. With more than 1700 varieties of plants on 110 acres, the Gardens are an oasis of serenity for quiet contemplation.
Location:
Midland Michigan
Telephone
517-631-2677 Toll Free: 800-362-4874
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(Caro) Green's Corner Deer Ranch
(Saginaw) Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House
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06/08 Coming to The Midland area
National Cherry Festival Traverse City MI June29-July6 The Grand Traverse region, known for its world-record tart cherry harvest, bursts with visitors eager to savor the flavor of cherries tucked into everything imaginable.
Annual Manchester Chicken Broil Manchester MI July18 Adelicious chicken dinner complete with half chicken, roll with butter, fresh made cole slaw with secret local recipe, radishes, chips and beverage. Entertainment and camaraderie are provided for your enjoyment along with an antique car show.
National Baby Food Festival Freemont MI July18-21 Show is rain or shine, no lawn chairs, no coolers, no strollers, no smoking or alcohol.
Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival Paw Paw MI August6-8 Choose from a hole in one contest, 5k walk/run, the Grape Escape Motorcycle Ride witht he Blue Knights of Southwest Michigan, Coca-Cola Grape Stomping competition, bicycle tour or now the new Grape Escape Golf Tournament.
Harvest Moon Celebration Farmington MI September27-29 Find yourself in our small town celebrating Michigan's most glorious season during the Harvest Moon Celebration.
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