This special event features not only the lovely Crocker House Victorian
Garden, but other beautiful gardens within our local community. The day
begins at the Crocker House Garden where you are welcome to look and
learn about our garden, watch how old fashioned lace is made, shop in
our gift shop, take a tour of the Crocker House (if you wish at scheduled
times), enjoy a continental breakfast while learning about Hostas (for a
separate ticket fee that must be reserved in advance) and then pick up a
map that directs you to the private featured gardens within our
community. You take your own vehicle which allows you to not only
start at any location you wish, but also allows you to take your time
viewing these beautiful gardens.
Garden, but other beautiful gardens within our local community. The day
begins at the Crocker House Garden where you are welcome to look and
learn about our garden, watch how old fashioned lace is made, shop in
our gift shop, take a tour of the Crocker House (if you wish at scheduled
times), enjoy a continental breakfast while learning about Hostas (for a
separate ticket fee that must be reserved in advance) and then pick up a
map that directs you to the private featured gardens within our
community. You take your own vehicle which allows you to not only
start at any location you wish, but also allows you to take your time
viewing these beautiful gardens.
9:30 a.m.: Hostas & Breakfast
Start your day of right by joining us for breakfast and a talk with
Hosta expert Andy Torvinen as he introduces us to the world of
Hostas. He will also have a variety of Hostas available for sale.
A breakfast of scones, hard boiled eggs, fresh fruit and hot Three
Wives Tea will be served in the Crocker House Garden.
Please purchase your ticket for this when ordering your Garden Walk
tickets. Tickets are limited, non-refundable and cost $8 for members
and $10 for non-members.
Start your day of right by joining us for breakfast and a talk with
Hosta expert Andy Torvinen as he introduces us to the world of
Hostas. He will also have a variety of Hostas available for sale.
A breakfast of scones, hard boiled eggs, fresh fruit and hot Three
Wives Tea will be served in the Crocker House Garden.
Please purchase your ticket for this when ordering your Garden Walk
tickets. Tickets are limited, non-refundable and cost $8 for members
and $10 for non-members.
| Tickets for the Walk are $10 for members of the Macomb County Historical Society or $15 for nonmembers Tickets are deductible and non-refundable. ($8 / $13 is a tax deductible gift, charitable license MICS/CT6869). This event happens Rain or Shine! |
Plant Exchange
Exchange your plants for new ones at historic Lincoln Street.
Exchange your plants for new ones at historic Lincoln Street.
| Tickets are available now and can be purchased up until noon on the day of the event. |
Miller Street Garden Boutique
Find wonderful garden art and supplies at our Garden Boutique located behind a
wonderful restored 1890s home on Miller Street. The yard encompasses the
property behind the house along with the land located behind the next two houses.
Garden Vendors sell their wares amongst this massive, beautiful garden with
restored carriage barn.
Vendors include: (pending...)
Black Cat Pottery / The English Landscape:
Offering beautiful pottery garden art for your yard.
The BurningBox. Artistic and specialty wood burning on all sizes and shapes of
wooden boxes and other wooden objects (i.e., knob hangers, scrapbook add-ons,
etc.). Beautifully burned wooden boxes and other wooden objects of botanicals,
nauticals, pirates, lighthouses, tools, animals and trees. Keepsake boxes can be
chosen and ordered with catalogues on site to choose a special gift that is limited
only to your imagination and is a very personal, one-of-a-kind gift. All items are
reasonably priced for this unique art.
Ice Cream Cart: serving up a variety of old time favorite ice cream bars.
Labadie Boutique: offering plant boutique and garden accessories.
MI Natural: www.minaturalinc.com Michigan natural celebrates
nature through botanically based, reasonably priced handcrafted and artisan
products. We offer many varied items including organic and sustainable goods that
emphasize healthy living choices and demonstrate the beauty surrounding us. Our
signature line includes ceramic jewelry and accessories with pressed flowers,
paintings and beeswax specialties. Life’s true luxuries made simple for your busy
life… the sights and scents of nature for you, your home and thoughtful gift-giving
too!
Moose Run Accessories: www.moose-run.com Made in Michigan...
from Michigan! Nature-inspired adornments, such as bookmarks, pendants,
displays, pins, and earrings, handmade from various Michigan-found items,
including flowers, plants, porcupine quills, pine cones, beach glass, and Petoskey
stones.
Mount Clemens Beautification Commission:
Purchase your paper garden bonnet to support the efforts of our Mount Clemens
Beautification Commission in beautifying our neighborhood.
Road Apples in the Garden: 30 year old Standard bred horse manure
compost loaded with macro and micro nutrients, worms, and has a PH of 6.8,
which makes it totally neutral. This product is superior to other horse manure for
the horses are fed for performance. Thus, the horses have high performance on the
track and we see high performance in the garden. Nothing whatsoever is added.
Rustic Productions by Goldy Holdwick: offering 21st Century collectible
Americana garden art made from old garden tools and recycled items...making old
things new again.
Find wonderful garden art and supplies at our Garden Boutique located behind a
wonderful restored 1890s home on Miller Street. The yard encompasses the
property behind the house along with the land located behind the next two houses.
Garden Vendors sell their wares amongst this massive, beautiful garden with
restored carriage barn.
Vendors include: (pending...)
Black Cat Pottery / The English Landscape:
Offering beautiful pottery garden art for your yard.
The BurningBox. Artistic and specialty wood burning on all sizes and shapes of
wooden boxes and other wooden objects (i.e., knob hangers, scrapbook add-ons,
etc.). Beautifully burned wooden boxes and other wooden objects of botanicals,
nauticals, pirates, lighthouses, tools, animals and trees. Keepsake boxes can be
chosen and ordered with catalogues on site to choose a special gift that is limited
only to your imagination and is a very personal, one-of-a-kind gift. All items are
reasonably priced for this unique art.
Ice Cream Cart: serving up a variety of old time favorite ice cream bars.
Labadie Boutique: offering plant boutique and garden accessories.
MI Natural: www.minaturalinc.com Michigan natural celebrates
nature through botanically based, reasonably priced handcrafted and artisan
products. We offer many varied items including organic and sustainable goods that
emphasize healthy living choices and demonstrate the beauty surrounding us. Our
signature line includes ceramic jewelry and accessories with pressed flowers,
paintings and beeswax specialties. Life’s true luxuries made simple for your busy
life… the sights and scents of nature for you, your home and thoughtful gift-giving
too!
Moose Run Accessories: www.moose-run.com Made in Michigan...
from Michigan! Nature-inspired adornments, such as bookmarks, pendants,
displays, pins, and earrings, handmade from various Michigan-found items,
including flowers, plants, porcupine quills, pine cones, beach glass, and Petoskey
stones.
Mount Clemens Beautification Commission:
Purchase your paper garden bonnet to support the efforts of our Mount Clemens
Beautification Commission in beautifying our neighborhood.
Road Apples in the Garden: 30 year old Standard bred horse manure
compost loaded with macro and micro nutrients, worms, and has a PH of 6.8,
which makes it totally neutral. This product is superior to other horse manure for
the horses are fed for performance. Thus, the horses have high performance on the
track and we see high performance in the garden. Nothing whatsoever is added.
Rustic Productions by Goldy Holdwick: offering 21st Century collectible
Americana garden art made from old garden tools and recycled items...making old
things new again.
| Please stop in or call the office for more information and for reserving your tickets. The office is open Tuesdays through Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tel: 586-465-2488,. |
| Crocker House Garden Walk |
| Saturday, June 23, 2012 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Featuring Hostas and Breakfast with Hosta expert Andy Torvinen, and the Miller Street Garden Boutique |
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