Articles tagged: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
A2CT's Junior Theatre to present 'Anne of Green Gables' at Matthaei
Posted: May 13, 2013Fans of Lucy Maud Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" might want to check out Ann Arbor Civic Theatre's Junior Theatre stage adaptation of the classic children's novel. Read more »
Buy a Mother's Day gift and help support the Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Posted: May 08, 2013Flowers might seem like a cliche Mother's Day gift, but really, landscaping is expensive. Help a lady out. Buy her a hanging basket or two at the Mother’s Day Weekend Sale & Fundraiser at Matthaei ... Read more »
Ann Arbor Orchid Festival to highlight one of nature's most amazing flowers
Posted: Apr 16, 2013The incredible orchid. It's beautiful, fragile and a wonder of evolution. Anyone who has seen "Adaptation," knows they have changed to make pollination easier, whether it be by mimicking bees or shooting pollen at passing ... Read more »
Matthaei Botanical Garden's voodoo lily to bloom by Monday
Posted: Mar 23, 2013Visitors to Matthaei Botanical Gardens in the next few days may get a very unpleasant scent accompanied by a beautifully unique-looking plant. The voodoo lily is about to bloom, and when it does, it gives ... Read more »
Get a jump start on your garden with the help of Matthaei Gardens
Posted: Feb 28, 2013Never mind our crazy Michigan weather; spring is here. For real. So grow where you're planted and grow what you've planted from the Annual Herb Seed Giveaway & Growing Herbs from Seeds event at Matthaei ... Read more »
food & grocery: Feast! exhibit at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Posted: Dec 25, 2012Black pepper, pineapple, rice, grapefruit, chocolate, tequila, figs, and cinnamon are a few of the food plants currently on display in the Matthaei Botanical Gardens' conservatory exhibit called Feast! The conservatory is especially lovely right ... Read more »
Newly installed parking meters lead to membership surge at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Posted: May 12, 2012The introduction of metered parking at Matthaei Botanical Gardens has led to a surge in membership, University of Michigan officials say. Read more »
Home & Garden: Find what you need for your garden at local plant sales
Posted: May 05, 2011If you're looking to add some plants to your garden this year, stop by one of the many plant sales in our area, starting this Friday. Read more »
Wild Swan Theater announces Chocolate Crush fundraiser
Posted: Jan 10, 2011Wild Swan Theater, Ann Arbor’s professional theater for families, will host its 5th annual “Chocolate Crush” fundraiser on Saturday, February 5th at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory, located at ... Read more »
UMS' "Susurrus" is far from your typical stroll
Posted: Sep 09, 2010Playwright David Leddy's "Susurrus" is now on offer at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.British playwright David Leddy - creator of “Susurrus,” now on offer at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, presented by the University Musical Society - was on-hand ... Read more »
'Susurrus' makes the natural world its stage at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Posted: Sep 04, 2010David Leddy Generally, if you’re a contemporary playwright, you play an active role in the premiere production of a work, and then you send the script out into the larger world, where theater companies will ... Read more »
It's a beautiful time to tour local gardens at upcoming home and garden walks
Posted: Jun 01, 2010The Ann Arbor area is bustling with opportunities to enjoy beautiful blooms this week. In addition to exploring local neighborhoods, folks can take advantage of these upcoming garden tours: Read more »
The inside buzz on the Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers
Posted: May 17, 2010Winn Harless caught 24 swarms of bees last year. “Three in one day!” he growls. He fields phone calls from frantic homeowners with swarms clinging to trees, fences and patio furniture. Harless, who’s in his ... Read more »
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre's Junior Theatre presents "The Secret Garden"
Posted: May 07, 2010Richard Graham, Quentin Faro, Caroline Logue star in A2CT's Junior Theatre production of "The Secret Garden," opening May 13. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre’s Junior Theatre presents an original adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children’s ... Read more »
Author Toby Hemenway to lead workshops at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Posted: Apr 05, 2010Ann Arbor's Matthaei Botanical Gardens has announced upcoming workshops to be led by author Toby Hemenway on May 22 and 23. The two day-long workshops will be on "Designing and Installing a Food Forest" and ... Read more »
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