stream and pond. Daffodils provide an early spring display of flowers. In 1995 the garden was officially named and dedicated as the Ralph H. (Herb) and Dorothy Benedict Hosta Hillside. Conservatory The conservatory complex consists of more than of gardens under glass. It inspires visitors year-round with its tropical dome, arid dome, and temperate house displaying plants of ornamental and economic value from all around the world. Palm trees, bananas, bird-of-paradise, cactus, succulents, orchids, gardenia, and hibiscus thrive here. The adjoining lathhouse provides a shaded outdoor environment for ferns, begonias, caladiums and other plants from late May into October. Bonsai Collection and Courtyard The Bonsai Courtyard of HLG is one of the largest collection of Bonsai on display in the Midwest, the collection was created in honor of and tended to by acclaimed bonsai expert Jack Wikle. The trees in the collection range from 40 to 100 years old, and many are native Michigan tree species, including maple, larch and tamarack. Around 20 of the Bonsai in the collection are displayed in the courtyard each season from May - October. The bonsai in the garden, are displayed on benches, giving the visitor an eye-to-eye view. The Elsie MacCready Memorial Bonsai Collection Endowment helps support the Bonsai collection. Demonstration Garden This area demonstrates how plants can be combined in attractive groupings. Annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, conifers, flowering trees and shrubs are displayed here. The new award-winning All-America Selections of flowering annuals are also planted in this area. Summer and early autumn provide an abundance of blossoms but no matter what time of year, this garden offers something of interest in each season. Hidden Lake & Pond A large portion of Hidden Lake Gardens remains as undeveloped natural areas. An auto road and six miles (10 km) of marked hiking trails allow visitors to explore the property which consists of oak-hickory forests, open fields, glacial kettleholes, and wetland areas. Wildflowers abound in spring and autumn brings fall foliage colors. White-tail deer, wild turkey, many songbirds and other wildlife can be seen on the property. More than six miles (10 km) of marked hiking trails provide access to the woodland area, meadows, and the glacial kettlehole. Gallery See also List of botanical gardens in the United States References External links Official Website Spiritual spruce, The state News Complete text of History of Lenawee County published in 1909 by the Western Historical Society Arboreta