Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory

Never disappointed and usually in awe of all the flowering plants among the sea of green!

This historic botanical conservatory is a treat, no matter what time of year you visit. This was a late autumn visit, just ahead of a scheduled 18-month shutdown for renovation work. A sunny day outsi...

Step Into the Tropics!

Step inside and you are transported to a lush tropical location. Beautiful green leaves and flowers everywhere. Koi pond out front too. Then walk next door to the aquarium.

Timeless beauty and Philanthropy

Enjoying the holiday weekend, we chose to venture locally. The conservatory is a timeless beautiful area. Located on Belle Isle, a short drive from downtown Detroit. A horticultural reminder that the...

So beautiful, I could’ve stayed there all day

So many PLaNTs!!! Such a beautiful place. This is by donation for walk thru tours. Not a lot of people on a Thursday afternoon.

An old-world vibe, stunning plant collection, on a cool island in Detroit

We only had time for a short visit to an attraction in Detroit, and decided on this conservatory. The parking was free and the greenhouse itself looked like it would be at home in the famous Kew Botan...