SEPTEMBER 18–NOVEMBER 1, 2020
HIGHLIGHTS 1. Stuart and Barbara Padnos Rooftop Sculpture Garden
5. Lena Meijer Children’s Garden
2. Gunberg Corridor
6. Doehne Wildflower Meadow
3. Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse
7. Gwen Frostic Woodland Shade Garden
4. Medallion Garden
8. Michigan’s Farm Garden
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27
Welcome to Chrysanthemums & More!, the largest celebration of the chrysanthemum and fall plantings of its kind in Michigan. This year, explore the untamed side of the season as you take a look at nature’s raw canvas. As you journey through our indoor and outdoor spaces, look for displays of chrysanthemums set against a relaxing backdrop of fall’s best flowers and foliage. Notice how the textures and colors of the many different blossoms, leaves and seed heads put on a display that looks as relaxed and effortless as nature intended. Prepare to experience the natural sophistication of autumn in all of its glory.
Director of Horticulture Steve LaWarre explains this year’s theme Naturally and how you’ll experience this theme during Chrysanthemums & More!
CHRYSANTHEMUMS & MORE!— NATURALLY
STUART AND BARBARA PADNOS ROOFTOP SCULPTURE GARDEN Dedicated in 2019, this new urbanstyle garden experience includes four long-term sculpture loans from the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C. Plantings have been designed to provide four seasons of interest. This stunning garden boasts a clean, modern design that highlights vistas to the wetlands and boardwalk.
PLANT LIFE ON THE PADNOS ROOFTOP SCULPTURE GARDEN
GRACE JARECKI SEASONAL DISPLAY GREENHOUSE The center point of this exhibition is the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse where you will see dazzling floral displays and beds full of chrysanthemums of all shapes and sizes. Enjoy several styles of mums including daisy, spoon, anemone, spider, and reflex. Also on view are locally grown gourds, ornamental cabbage and beautiful kale.
TIMELAPSE OF SETUP
MEDALLION GARDEN THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27 Enjoy this unique view of the Medallion Garden from above and note how the design relates to our Grand Entrance Garden located along the East Beltline.
DOEHNE WILDFLOWER MEADOW Mark di Suvero’s sculpture Scarlatti rises above the wildflowers and is visible from the walking path that takes visitors around all sides of this monumental sculpture. The combination of nature and sculpture is emphasized in this area which features many species of grasses and wildflowers including big blue stem, switch grass, and stiff goldenrod.
PLANT LIFE IN THE WILDFLOWER MEADOW
GWEN FROSTIC WOODLAND SHADE GARDEN Named for Michigan artist Gwen Frostic, the Woodland Shade Garden contains examples of indigenous plants and animals, some of the artist’s favorite subjects. Tall trees provide a canopy of shade and the diversity of fall color offers a feast for the eyes.
MORE IS MORE! Once you’ve seen our chrysanthemums— make time for the & More! Enjoy fall festivities with fun for the whole family. All events are included with admission.
FALL BONSAI SHOW
Free to the public. October 3–4, Saturday, 10 am–5 pm, Sunday, 11 am–5 pm
See a variety of bonsai on display, from trees in early stages of training to lovely older trees.
FALL FAMILY DAY
Saturday, October 3, 1–4 pm Visit the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden for fabulous fall family fun.
HALLOWEE-ONES
Friday, October 23, 10 am–12 pm Get creative at this special event designed for our youngest visitors.
For a full list of events, please visit MeijerGardens.org/mums Chrysanthemums & More! is made possible by
The Meijer Foundation Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation Botanic and Sculpture Societies of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts Townsquare Media
FREDERIK MEIJER Gardens & Sculpture Park
promotes the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment and the arts.