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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.
Looking for a central location to hold a group meeting? How about catching up on some of your reading at a riverside bench? We have some of the University's best study spots.

Gateway Garden of New World Plants at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Click here for more photos.

The Gateway Garden of New World Plants presents ornamental plants originally native to South, Central or North America. These were unknown outside of the Americas until the voyages of European explorers. Many ornamentals must have been domesticated by native peoples throughout the Americas. Shown here are wild species and modern selections.
 
Filled with frost sensitive annuals planted in late May, this garden peaks in July and August although blooms continue into October. It's an explosion of color with glorious combinations. Enjoy the old fashioned favorites - morning glories (Ipomoea), four o'clocks (Mirabilis), cosmos (Cosmos), flowering tobacco (Nicotiana), zinnias (Zinnia) and more. Watch for the butterflies fluttering around the refreshing sight of thousands of brilliant blooms.

The Gateway Garden of New World Plants is at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens site.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum needs private support and provides donors with many giving opportunities and recognition. For more details, please contact the Development Office at 1-734-615-9475.

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