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More Places to Visit

Frederik Meijer GardensGrand Rapids, MI, 888-957-1580

Hidden Lake GardensTipton, MI, 517-431-2060

VeLdHeer TuLip Gardens & Bison rancH Holland, MI, 616-399-1900

More inForMaTion:www.michigan.org

www.in.gov/visitindiana

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Wisconsin & Northern IL

Just one look at the map says it all—Wisconsin is a wonderland when it comes to things horticultural, and the rolling landscape with its glacial moraines make it a history lesson as well. Clearly one day will never be enough. Neither will a weekend. With so many places to visit, you’re going to find yourself returning again

and again. Each public garden listed here is memorable, but so are the garden centers with their interesting niche offerings. And don’t forget to pick up some cheese on your way home.

Garden RoomAt Garden Room, you’ll find great things to grow it,

cook it, serve it and share it. We feature artisan home goods, classic garden tools, pottery, nature-inspired chil-dren items and so much more. Enjoy lunch and dinner in our atrium, greenhouse, patio or rooftop garden, along with a new bar offering wine, beer and sake at Anaba Tea Room. Hours of operation: Tue. 10am-5pm, Wed-Sat 10am-9pm and Sun. 10am-4pm, Closed Mondays.

2107 E. Capital Dr., Shorewood, WI 414-963-1657 • www.gardenroomonline.com

Monches Farm LLCMonches Farm has been serving adventurous and

discerning gardeners for more than 30 years. We grow over 2,500 variet-ies of hardy fieldgrown perennials, unusual an-nuals and tropicals. Our daylily fields, featuring 400+ colorful varieties, are in full bloom in mid summer. Step back in time in our enchanting gift shop abundant with dried florals, antiques, truly unique gifts and garden related décor. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat & Sun 10am-4pm; closed Mondays.

5890 Monches Rd., Colgate WI 262-966-2787 • www.monchesfarm.com

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INDIANAMICHIGAN 2 Fernwood Botanical Garden

5 Frederik Meijer Gardens

4 wedel’s nursery

3 linton’s enchanted Gardens

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6hidden lake Gardens

7Veldheer tulip Gardens

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More Places to Visit

norTHwind perenniaL FarMBurlington, WI, 262-248-8229See Our Ad On Page: 27

HeriTaGe FLower FarMMukwonago, WI, 262-662-0804

Boerner BoTanicaL GardensHales Corners, WI, 414-525-5600

oLBricH BoTanicaL Gardens/BoLz conserVaToryMadison, WI, 608-246-4550

More inForMaTion:www.travelwisconsin.comwww.visitmilwaukee.org

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Keystone Hatcheries, LLCA UNIQUE Fish Farm & Pond Specialty Store! Come see why we have quickly become

a favorite amongst pond enthusiasts! As a family business for over 65 years, we take great pride in our Large selection of highest quality Koi, goldfish, aquatic plants & pond supplies. With two experienced aquatic biologists on staff, we are happy to help with your pond planning or pond questions, big or small. We also carry a nice selec-tion of natural granite benches, lanterns, bubblers & more! Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; Sat. varies.

11409 Keystone Rd., Richmond, IL 815-678-2537

www.keystonehatcheries.com

Garden Star, LLCGarden Star is thrilled to offer thousands of stone, granite and bronze sculptures for your yard or office from our three acre yard.

We are the largest distributor in the Midwest of fine garden art. Garden Star has a beautiful col-lection of urns, angels, Gothic gargoyles, benches, birdbaths and statues. We also have an artist on staff and can design anything you can dream of. Commission works welcomed. We are open seven days a week in the Spring with longer hours to follow in the Summer. Appointments gladly taken. I 94 & Hwy 50. West Frontage Rd.

6300 120th Ave., Kenosha, WI 262-857-3600 • www.gardenstarart.com

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Rotary Botanical GardensA 20-acre, non-profit botanic gar-

den featuring over 20 different garden areas/styles and 4,000 varieties of plants. Home to many dramatic and themed gardens. Some with an international focus, such as: Japanese, Scotish, French, Formal, Italian and English Cottage Gardens. Also included are less formally structured gardens including one of very few Fern and Moss gardens recognized by the Hardy Fern Foundation in the United States, as well as Shade, Prairie and Woodland Gardens. Hours: Apr 15-Oct 31 8:30am-6pm, 7 days a week; Nov & Dec Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Sat & Sun 10am-4pm; Jan-Apr 15 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Sat & Sun 12pm-4pm.

1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville, WI 608-752-3885 • www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org

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Allen Centennial GardensAllen Centennial Gardens is a public botanical garden that serves as an outdoor

classroom for the Horticulture Department of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. The 2.5 acre garden demonstrates thousands of orna-mental plants including 21 individually themed gardens. Landscape architecture and landscape design styles are featured and highlighted. The 2011 theme is “Color Your World”, demonstrating use of color in garden design. An exotic suc-culent collection, Victorian tropical border and extensive ornamental edible & kitchen garden displays will also be highlighted. Hours: Open from dawn to dusk at no charge to visitors 365 days a year.

620 Babcock Dr., Madison, WI www.allencentennialgardens.org

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Countryside Flower ShopHours: Daily 9am-8pm, Sat. & Sun. 9am-6pm.

5301 E Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 815-459-8130

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