Fernwood to host annual Spring Garden Market

Published 9:28 am Thursday, May 2, 2019

NILES — Fernwood Botanical Garden will host a Spring Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Fernwood organizers described this as a one-of-a-kind horticultural event open to gardeners of all interests. The market features a blend of local vendors specializing in unique and artfully grown plant material and hand-crafted artwork for the garden. As always, Fernwood will offer a wide array of plants to spruce up the garden for spring and summer. Experts will be on hand to assist with questions and growing tips.

The vendor tent will be open exclusively to Fernwood Members from 8:30 to 10 a.m. A complete listing of vendors is available at fernwoodbotanical.org.

Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve was established in 1964. Fernwood is a located in southwest Michigan on 105 acres of cultivated gardens and natural areas with woodlands, ravines, wetlands, and river frontage on the St. Joseph River. The garden opened its new Sims Education Center in October 2018. Fernwood seeks to enrich people’s lives by awakening and deepening their appreciation of nature and the possibilities of harmony between people, plants, gardens, and wildlife. The garden is open year-round, and is located at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles. For more information, visit fernwoodbotanical.org or call (269) 695-6491.