The first door in Meijer Garden

Meijer Gardens is a popular West Michigan attraction--especially in bad weather as it has several gorgeous indoor gardens to explore, including an English Perennial Garden, a Victorian Garden, and even a Carnivorous Plant House (which was very stinky--we only lasted about 30 seconds in that one!)

The first door you enter leads to the Arid Garden, filled with cacti of all shapes and sizes.

When you first enter, it's like taking a trip to Arizona or New Mexico--hot and dry, which is wonderful on a cold, rainy Michigan day! The earthy smell reminded me that warmer weather is on it's way.

Here are just a couple of the cacti on display--trust me, those needles are sharp! The round one on the right is fuzzy on top, though--a strange combination of poky and soft.

Now we can't wait for warmer weather so we can explore all the outdoor spaces at the Gardens! We'll be sure Hanna takes plenty of pictures.



http://www.meijergardens.org
1000 East Beltline NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-1580 I Toll-Free : 888-957-1580