“Glorious Gardens” – The 2025 Garden Walk
June 21 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Spring Lake, MI
“Glorious Gardens” – The Tri-Cities Garden Club is hosting its 30th annual Garden Walk on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will have 7 gardens for you to walk through and enjoy. All the gardens are in the Spring Lake area. This event will take place rain or shine. Refreshments, crafts, plein air artists, music, and a plant sale will be featured at some of the locations. Tickets are $15 per adult (children 12 and under are free) and will be available beginning June 9th at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven, or they may be purchased at any of the locations on the day of the walk. We will post the garden addresses mid-May.
1 Tom Livergood and Debbie Bawden – 16144 Coventry Ln.
This is our third summer in our newly-built home, which gave us a blank garden area to design. We wanted as much natural area as possible and limited yard work, thus the use of beach grass in many areas.
In the front we have mostly perennials with a few annuals. The perennials were chosen to attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. The backyard and west side of the house has extensive ground cover, such as Mayapples. The backyard is a work in progress. There is a stone path to a vegetable garden with many hardwood tress like beechnut, cherry, red maple, and walnut, along with several conifers. Our yard has become a relaxing, peaceful place to enjoy.
2 Christine Haakenson – 16106 Coventry Lane
Come explore my garden and discover what grows here. I moved into my home this winter so it is all new to me too. It has a beautiful yard from what I saw last fall so I now have the adventure of continuing to tend and expand the variety of plants. I grew up in West Michigan and am familiar with some of the traditional plants but I have several that are new to me. My goal for this first year is to keep everything alive and to educate myself how to tend to all the plants.
3 Joe and Jean Wisinski – 16774 Bridle Path
Our backyard shade garden showcases a landscape with a variety of plants, flowers, and a lovingly maintained lawn. The garden bed is covered with dark mulch, contrasting with the ground cover and vibrant green Japanese grass. Different species of plants are arranged in a natural-looking pattern, including small shrubs and flowering plants like blue and pink hydrangeas. A curved section of the garden features a decorative pathway made of blue shale surrounded by bright green Hostas, leading to a three little bears statue. We aimed to provide a peaceful and well-loved garden atmosphere, blending structured landscaping with the natural environment.
4 Edward and Liz Porter – 16050 Harbor Point
Welcome to our garden where the focus is on veggies, fruits and blooms. We took inspiration from Liz growing up on a farm and Liz’s mother’s English background.
The distinct areas are plotted and planned based on space, sun and function. Herbs and companion plantings are utilized as an organic means to repel garden pests and enhance growth and flavor.
Blooms are enjoyed in the garden as well as gathered for posy and nosegay bouquets. All the veggies and fruits are enjoyed year round, picked at peak, enjoyed, dried, canned or frozen for winter. We hope you enjoy meandering through our garden oasis.
5 The Boeve Residence – 16069 Lake Point Drive
The gardens at our home feature terraced boulder landscaping accented by cascading phlox and sedum, with ornamental grasses, shrubs, and moss rose softening the hardscape. A dedicated dahlia garden and numerous deck planters provide vibrant seasonal color. A highlight of the upper and lower pool decks are the large Bloom Master® hanging baskets, showcasing striking Apricot Illumination Begonias. Vertical gardening methods—including raised beds and GreenStalk® garden towers—maximize productivity in limited space, yielding an impressive variety of produce. The landscape offers visual interest throughout, with a diverse plant palette ranging from Aspen trees to succulents, and artichokes to elephant ears.
6 Shelley and Noel Hansen – 16518 Wickshire Street
Our garden is a work-in-progress which began in August of 2024. Our goal was to create an environment that not only provided beautiful flowers and trees but also created a friendly place for wildlife creatures. The various plants were carefully picked to provide homes for birds, bees, butterflies and other critters. Native flowers and trees were favored and chosen whenever possible. Planting began in August and continued through the fall. In early spring of 2025, we continued to add plants, and our goal is to continually add to and refine our plantings. Expansion of native plants into the wooded area is also part of our never-ending project. We have already qualified as a wildlife habitat by providing housing for birds and bees, even bats. Please come back in two years to see the changes!
7 Lynn Smith – 15160 Kelly Street
My gardens are a little unconventional and eclectic. The front yard features many shrubs, trees, perennials and spring bulbs rather than a lawn, and changes as the seasons progress. Other garden areas contain sun and shade perennials, including a variety of hostas, pollinator plants, annual pots/plants, specimen trees and a variety of garden art. The gardens have been recognized as a “Certified Wildlife Habitat” by the National Wildlife Federation and as a “Pollinator Garden.”
The 2024 Garden Walk will be June 22 2024 in Grand Haven
“Gardens Made Easy” the 2024 Garden Walk will be June 22 from 10-4. This year’s tour will feature 7 gardens in Grand Haven and Robinson Townships. Refreshments, a craft and plants to purchase will be available. Artists will be featured in some of the gardens. Tickets will be $12 and available for purchase on the day at all of the gardens. Tickets will also be available before the day of the walk at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum.
Featured Gardens
- Allen and Lisa French, 2. Jeanne Stoddard and Tim Lovrencevic, 3. Terri and Tom Saltsman, 4. Ken and Jan Dudley, 5. Dave Riemersma, 6. Dan and Ruth Cox, 7. Dale and Liz Deppe
Thank you to our 2024 Garden Walk Sponsors !
2 West Greenhouses LLC 5542 S. Dangl Ct. Fruitport Facebook.com /2 West Greenhouse, LLC
The Book Cellar 8 N. 7th St. Grand Haven Facebook.com/usedbooksgh
The City Farmer 1437 Washington Ave. Grand Haven http://www.thecityfarmergrandhaven.org
East End Coffee Stop 314 Beechtree Grand Haven http://www.eastendcoffeestop.com
Glenn Morris & Associates 700 Washington Ave. Ste. 160 Grand Haven http://www.gma-insurance.com
Grand Haven Vinegar & Oil 115 Washington Ave. Grand Haven http://www.gh-vo.com
Infinity Dental Spring Lake 102 S. Buchanan St. lpape@infinitydentalpartners.com
Must Love Dogs 106 Washington Ave. Grand Haven http://www.mustlovedogsonline.com
State Farm Michael Heck 923 Franklin Ave. Grand Haven www.statefarm.com
Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services 620 Washington Ave. Grand Haven www.sytsemafh.com
Well Adjusted Chiropractic 124 W. Savidge St. Spring Lake www.welladjustedchiro.com
2023 Garden Walk “The Secret Gardens”
The Tri-Cities Garden Club annual Garden Walk will be held on June 24 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Spring Lake Area. Seven beautiful and inspiring gardens will be featured. There will also be a plant sale. Tickets are $12.00 and will be available for presale at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven, and at each of the gardens on June 24.
These will be the gardens available to tour:
- Shari Savage and Harry Dyck.
- The Lilley Mansion – Patrick Roggenbau.
- Gerry and Missy Isip.
- Dale and Cindy Edgerle and Wayne Tovey.
- Ron and Suzie Woodward.
- Jeff and Kim Smith.
- Ginny Ryan.
Thank you to our 2023 Garden Walk Sponsors
Infinity Dental 102 S. Buchanan St. in Spring Lake (616) 846-5690 https://infinitydentalspringlake.com/
The Lilley Mansion Bed & Breakfast 113 S. Division St. in Spring Lake 616-414-7344 https://lilleymansion.com/
Lakeshore Dermatology 6225 Prairie St. in Norton Shores 231-798-9500 https://lsderm.com/
The City Farmer 1437 Washington Ave in Grand Haven 616-842-0360 https://thecityfarmergrandhaven.org/
Grand Haven Vinegar & Oil 115 Washington Ave. in Grand Haven 616-850-0252 https://gh-vo.com/
LadyBug Hair 616 D East Savidge in Spring Lake 616-842-0540 see us on Facebook
Doug Heins State Farm 701 E. Savidge SE Ste. 4 in Spring Lake 616-846-4040 https://www.dougheins.com/?cmpid=l92q_blm_0001
Sytsema Funeral Home 620 Washington Ave. in Grand Haven 616-842-6100 https://www.sytsemafh.com/
Weesies Brothers Garden Center and Landscaping 10126 Walsh Rd. in Montague 231-894-4742 https://www.weesies.com/
Well Adjusted Chiropractic 124 W. Savidge St. in Spring Lake 616-846-2330 https://www.welladjustedchiro.com/
Edward Jones – Colin McKey 518 W. Savidge Ste. 4 in Spring Lake 616-844-0366 https://www.edwardjones.com/
Lark 202 Washington Ave. in Grand Haven 616-607-2222 https://itsalark.com
2022 Garden Walk “The Well-Dressed Gardens”
The Tri-Cities Garden Club annual Garden Walk will be held on June 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Grand Haven area. Six beautiful and inspiring gardens will be featured. There will also be artists, a plant sale, a raffle of garden items, and very special moss and twig bird sculptures for sale. Tickets are $12.00, kids 12 and under are free. Tickets will be available for presale at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven, and at each of the gardens on June 25.
1. John and Joanne Palko 2. Henk and Sharon Ottens 3. Jim and Mary Merritt 4. Larry and Sue Foose – 5. Karl and Barb Rowe 6. K. Schumacher
Many thanks to these local businesses for their support of this year’s garden walk!
Betty Jane’s Sweets
The City Farmer
Grand Haven Vinegar & Oil
Glenn Morris Insurance
Infinity Dental
Klaassen Family Funeral Home
Lakeshore Dermatology
The Lilley Mansion
McKellip Heating and Cooling
Michigan Diving Center
Must Love Dogs
Patricia’s Chocolate
Pine Hill Pet Care
Red’s Salon
State Farm Insurance
Straight Line Design
The Reef Convenience Store
2021 “Nature Smiles on our Gardens”
Many thanks to these local businesses for their support of this year’s garden walk!
Ebbys Pet Bakery Infinity Dental
Klingel Homes Ladybug Hair
Lakeshore Dermatology Betty Jane’s Sweets
Spring Lake Floral State Farm insurance
Sytsema Funeral Home Village Baker (Spring Lake)
Village Pharmacy (Fruitport) Warehouse Two Antiques
Well Adjusted Chiro
The TCGC 2021 Annual Garden Walk titled “Nature Smiles on our Gardens” will be held June 26, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Spring Lake area. Tickets are $12.00 and may be purchased at each of the featured gardens or at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven. The Tri-Cities Garden Club extends our thanks to the participating garden owners, and we are so excited to announce the 6 beautiful featured gardens:
David & Vickie DeMaagd
Chuck & Janis Stuhan
Dave MacKenzie
Ron & Cindy Hartung
Tom & Janet Joiner
Randy & Cindy Van Ittersum
2021 Garden Walk
The 2021 Garden Walk “Nature Smiles on our Gardens” will be held on June 26 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Spring Lake area.
2020 Garden Walk
It is with regret that we are announcing the cancellation of this year’s garden walk due to the Covid-19 Crisis and in keeping with public health guidelines. The garden walk was to have been held on Saturday June 27, 2020.
That’s a Wrap
The 2019 garden walk has come and gone. We were fortunate to have a beautiful sunshiny day for it. Our co-chairs Gayle and Catherine and their committee did a wonderful job and there were smiling faces everywhere. Thank you to all of the homeowners for opening their lovely and treasured gardens to the public for the day. Thank you to all of the sponsors who helped make the day a success. Here are just a few memories of the day, thank you to our photographer, Pat.
2019 Garden Walk, “Grand Gardens” June 22
10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Grand Haven township
These are the beautiful gardens on tour:
#1 Dan & Cindy Dubson
#2 Dr. Robert & Sandy Minuth
#3 Larry & Gayle Ruiter
#4 Rick & Pam Cater
#5 Paul Fulmer & Katie Kowalczyk-Fulmer
#6 Bill VanWienen & Sharon Wolters
#7 Dick & Judy Morrison
2019 Garden Walk, “Grand Gardens”
The Tri-Cities Garden Club wishes to thank our 2019 Garden Walk Sponsors:
Andrea Crossman, Beacon Sotheby’s International Realty
Anything Goes Catering & More
Brusveen Chiropractic Clinic
Calico Cat
Celtic Sol Inc.
Eastern Floral (2)
Glenn Morris & Associates
Grand Haven Dental Care
Grand Haven Vinegar & Oil
- Morgan Ltd.
Jean Marie’s
Klaassen Family Funeral Home
Landscape Design Services
Must Love Dogs Boutique
Patricia’s Chocolate
Red’s Salon & Day Spa
Robbins Road Animal Clinic
State Farm – Micheal Heck
That Hat
The City Farmer
The Haven at Grand Landing
VanTubergen, Treutler & Hayes (VTH Law)
Washington Street Inn
Westwind Construction
“Grand Gardens”
The 2019 Tri-Cities Garden Club Garden Walk, will be June 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Grand Haven There are 7 gardens-all in Grand Haven Township. One of the gardens will feature plants for sale. Tickets are $12.00 and will be available at each garden, and also available for pre-sale at Tri-Cities Historical Museum.
Country Stroll
The 2018 Garden Walk “Country Stroll” was beautiful! Thank you to Co-chairs Monica Taylor and Lynn Smith and their committee and all of the volunteers who made it a success.
2018 Garden Walk
2018 Garden Walk
2018 Garden Walk
2018 Garden Walk
2018 Garden Walk
2018 Garden Walk
Take a look at the photo gallery for a sneak peek at some of the beautiful gardens to be seen on this year’s Annual Garden Walk “Country Stroll,” which will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Fruitport, MI. Tickets to this event will be available at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in June or at any of the homes on walk on the day of the event.
Thank You Garden Walk Sponsors!
The Tri-Cities Garden Club, Inc., would like to THANK the following individuals/businesses for their support of our 24th Annual Garden Walk “Country Stroll,” which will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Fruitport, MI. Tickets to this event will be available at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in June or at any of the homes on walk on the day of the event.
Homeowners: Art and Peggy Iversen
Keith Skrabis
Ryan Freeman
Robert Friese
Sandy and Steve Sokolowski
Businesses/Individuals:
Pam Averill, five star* Real Estate Leaders
Bella Mia Bed & Breakfast
Shannen Drent, Huntington Mortgage Group
Spring Lake Floral
Village Baker
Ebby’s Pet Bakery & Boutique
This N That Variety & Consignment
Doug Heins, State Farm
Warehouse One Antiques & Collectibles
Systema Funeral & Cremation Services
Weiss Chiropractic Wellness Center
Warehouse TWO Antiques & Collectibles
Mike Rose Landscape & Irrigation
Deborah Rewitzer, Fur Crazy Pet Salon
Jack’s Waterfront Bistro & Bar
Cindy Sabo, Sabo Skin Care & Massage
Lynell Hanley, Beyond Skin Deep
Ladybug Hair Salon
On the Path Yoga
Village Pharmacy of Fruitport
Barry County Antique Show
The 2018 Garden Walk Flyer is Here!
Click the link below to download the complete flyer:
2018 Annual Garden Walk
The title for the 2018 Annual Garden Walk has been chosen and the date is set! “Summer Stroll”, featuring 5 gardens in the Fruitport area, will be held Saturday June 23, 2018.
“By the Bayou”
The 2017 Garden Walk proved to be a wonderful success. Congratulations to our Chairperson Andrea Anderson and her committee!
These are just some of the inspirational scenes visitors to the gardens enjoyed:
Garden Walk Flyer 2017
2017 Garden Walk
The Tri-Cities Garden Club 23rd Annual Garden Walk “By the Bayou”, will be held in the Grand Haven, Michigan area on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have at least 6 beautiful gardens already scheduled in the Grand Haven area. The tour will include refreshments and a plant sale. The 2017 Garden Walk is shaping up to be another inspirational day!
Tri-Cities Garden Club 