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Website Extra: More photos from Applewood

May 1, 2012   •   2 Comments

Here are additional photos from the Applewood feature in the May issue of Michigan Gardener. If you can’t find a copy of the print edition, click here to check out the May 2012 e-edition.

One of the two majestic burr oaks stands beside the rose garden, which also has many other perennials and annuals. (Photo: Sandie Parrott)

The branches of this sugar maple are allowed to grow down to the ground. “It is very happy with all the space, water, and fertile soil it needs,” said Program Coordinator Rebecca Stack. (Photo: Applewood Staff)


Above: Originally the caretaker for the farm and animals lived in the gate house, pictured in the 1930s. Below: It has housed the estate’s archives and now serves as intern housing. (Old photo: Applewood archives / New photo: Applewood staff)


The demonstration garden in the early 2000s. This used to be the farmland and is now utilized to show new plant varieties, plant combinations, herbs, and vegetables to the public. (Photo: Applewood staff)


This perennial hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Southern Belle’) is hardy to zone 4. It is cut back to 3 inches each fall. It comes up late in the spring, so having a permanent tag or stake in the ground is important so the plant won’t accidentally be dug up. (Photo: Ryan Garza)

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Comments

  1. Margot McCormack says

    May 31, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    what a nice article about this great property. It was love at 1st sight when I went there a few years ago. After seeing Cranbrook, Meadowbrook, Fairlane and other famous gardens, this is my favorite; a pity it is only open a few times during the season.

    Reply
    • jhofley says

      May 31, 2012 at 10:22 pm

      Margot-

      Thanks so much for reading. We are blessed by some pretty special public gardens here in SE Michigan. Happy gardening!

      -Jonathon Hofley

      Reply

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