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Arb Parking Tip There are often FREE street parking spaces available on Oswego St. near the Arb's Geddes Street entrance. Click here for a map.
what's in bloom
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum burst to life come spring time. The Peonies start to peek. The woody plants begin to flower. The daffodil line emerges at the Arb. Check out the bloom calendar.
Question: How do I force branches for blooming indoors?

Trillium in bloom at Nichols Arboretum. May 2007

While the Daffodils are on their way up, the Trillium's attractive white flowers will soon be spotted from nearly every trail through the Arb. And don't forget to mark your calendars for the anticipated June bloom of the Peonies!
 
The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum is about connecting people with nature. We're about sustaining the earth. We're about caring for our natural heritage. We're about sharing knowledge and promoting learning.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener, just starting out, or simply looking to brighten a patio or balcony with some container plantings, the annual MBGNA Spring Plant Sale should be your first stop of the season... There's always something happening at the Arb & Gardens, whether it's a single cactus blooming in the Conservatory or a few thousand people enjoying Earth Day celebrations... Summer is a great time to visit the spectacular Gateway Garden of New World Plants at the Botanical Gardens... Our Announcements page contains recent notices and announcements pertaining to MBGNA events, students, projects, etc...... View our Publications page to view and download order forms, press releases, newsletters, and presentations.... The media staff will be happy to assist journalists with stories, on-site visits, interviews, experts, and photos...
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