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Deer Path Gardens is a private venue available for weddings, receptions & special summer events. The owners only allow about 5 weddings each summer.

Couples searching for a private garden setting in Southwest Michigan might want to set an appointment to visit the gardens to determine if the space fits their needs for their wedding and reception. The South Lawn is large enough for 300 wedding guests and the East Lawn has room for a large reception tent. Contact the owners any time to receive the Deer Path Gardens Brochure and Policies, and/or to arrange for a private tour of the grounds. Call 269-876-6427 for more info.

06/11/2024

This looks amazingly easy. I’m going to try it.

06/04/2024

Cute but two naughty little visitors to our Fairy Garden. We didn't see Mommy anywhere and NO! We are not adopting them.

06/04/2024

Pretties in the garden & woods today.

05/31/2024

Due to unscheduled family needs and circumstances beyond our control,
Deer Path Gardens will not be open for a charity garden tour as we had planned in June 2024.

05/27/2024

Wishing you all a wonderful 🇺🇸Memorial Day🇺🇸Weekend as we remember and honor those
who fought for and died to keep us free.
Today’s blooms May 24, 2024.

05/25/2024

Today the light and airy Goat’s Beard is blooming. It’s a wonderful shade loving perennial and it’s not invasive. Here’s more info from the internet:

“Goat's Beard “Aruncus dioicus”

Goat's Beard is a large shrub-like perennial with feathery plumes of white flowers rising above the foliage, in late spring and early summer. A slow spreader by rhizomes, it can eventully form a large patch but is not an aggressive spreader by any measure”.

05/23/2024

Wednesday evening’s quiet, nearly-sunset walk in the garden. Views are of the east lawn area and around the upper pond. Not a lot of colorful flowers… yet. 😊

05/18/2024

Today’s best garden views. (May 18, 2024)

05/15/2024

Photo update of Spring progress of Deer Path Gardens on May 15, 2024.

05/09/2024

One of my favorite Bible verses about nature:
“But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?” Job 12:7-9

05/09/2024

Pretty views on this evening’s walk.
May 9, 2024

05/03/2024

04/27/2024

Here is what’s growing in Deer Path Gardens today. 04-27-2023)

04/27/2024

The fully restored tractor that Glenn’s grandfather used to plow fields in southern Ohio near Portsmouth. Glenn is a John Deer guy, and this is the only RED tractor he’s ever owned.

04/26/2024

Here is another list of plants the bees need. And we NEED the bees! 🐝 🐝🐝

04/25/2024

VEGETABLES / Deer Path Gardens are primarily filled with flowers, but here’s a planting tip for your vegetable gardens.

04/23/2024

Welcoming Tulips along the walkway … Spring has definitely sprung at Deer Path Gardens!

03/22/2024

Beauty is where you look for it! See what Barney and I discovered in our woods this morning along with some more of our favorite things. We could hear the Pileated Woodpecker off in the distance scolding us for interrupting his condo development!(square holes)

03/19/2024

Happy FIRST day of S P R I N G everyone! It’s going to get up to 45° at Deer Path Gardens, so let’s get outside and enjoy some sunshine. ☀️

03/14/2024

Yeah! The growing season is here!
Welcome to my growing report from Deer Path Gardens. It’s March 14, 2024 and spring seems to be arriving early this year and we’re loving it!

03/11/2024

PLANTING for BUTTERFLIES
Milkweed is a favorite for monarch butterflies and here is listed of flowers that go well with milkweed. If you were to visit our blooming gardens, you would likely see some milkweed growing along with everything else.

https://monarchbutterflygarden.net/7-companion-plants-for-milkweed/?fbclid=IwAR1flEIGi473rcss42C_2L94AOzl-VZ0JIgm9s2cvnouIA_rY0zlciBEPYs_aem_AX0Y-Msc684Aj9NGTMDe-pfmhgT5m8bMqmvyE8-G4eKebeMVynuM5USvl7yZqRv_280

03/08/2024

I know this is a garden / flower page, but I want to share this because it’s such a good movie.
If you can, go see the movie Cabrini. It’s the true story of an amazing woman who refused to accept “no” from powerful men on behalf of impoverished Italian immigrant orphans in the hovels of New York City. She lived an inspiring & astonishing life of determined service.

03/08/2024

Remember to plant for the bees!

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Videos

Here is a video of our Scottie near the pond & waterfall. May 13, 2024.

Springtime and blossoms have come to Deer Path Gardens

A quiet & slow walk with Barney, our Scottie’s…along the south edge of our property. You can see one of many lovely wild Apple and Dogwood trees.

So it’s January 10, 2024 and I’m dreaming of summer days in the warm breezy garden.

How We Trim Trees

HOW WE TRIM OUR TREES My husband climbs into a wooden box he built to attach to the lift bucket on our garden tractor. I jump into the tractor seat and operate the levers that raise, lower and tilt/level the box. He uses his extended-handle chain saw to reach the high branches. We’re having more fun than we want to share with our kids! 😁

Wishing everyone a happy and fun Labor Day Weekend with family and friends, or just staying home and quietly counting your blessings. This afternoon my husband installed a new water fountain in our lower pond that changes colors at night. I’ll post a nighttime video in a day or to.

Sounds of an early morning at Deer Path Gardens. 6:00 AM - 07/14/23

Good Morning! Squirrels are relentless when it comes to raiding our high window (suction cup) feeders. When nuts are included, nothing deters them. I’ve often wondered how in the world they get up there… and now I know! They are determined and fearless little stinkers, but we love them all.

I’m thankful to God for the wonderful rain that’s falling softly on the farmers fields and gardens. It’s been nearly a month since we’ve had any significant rain and that’s rare for this early in the summer. Water from the well keep things alive, but it’s the sweet and gentle rains from Heaven that greens-up our fields and lawns.

We have LOTS of bees spreading nectar all through our gardens. This one is as Busy as a Bee! 🐝🐝🐝

If you want to attract Baltimore Oriels and woodpeckers, put out Grape Jelly and fresh Oranges wedges. These feeders are special Oriel feeders and the woodpeckers are taking over.

S P R I N G T I M E !

Four little Scotties pulling Santa Scottie showed up at Deer Path Gardens today just as huge snowflakes started falling. We got over 3 inches and the Scotties love it! 😁

October 1, 2022, Acorns Dropping: I don’t remember ever hearing the acorns dropping like this. I’m wondering if maybe the sudden cool (30s at night) temperatures has caused them to lose their grip on the stems. 🤷‍♀️ Sounds lovely with the birds!

Yeah for an all-day rain! We desperately need this!

I’m thankful to God for so many butterflies that bring quiet peace, cheer, beauty and enchantment to the gardens. Have a blessed Labor Day Weekend and enjoy the beauties of nature each day. God is Good.

Glenn and I had the joy of working in our gardens most of today. It’s the most beautiful display of tree blossoms we remember. As evening came, I wearily strolled through the gardens and felt rejuvenated as my heart and soul marveled at the beauties God has given us. I am in awe of our majestic and orderly Creator God. I wish you could come and enjoy the blossoms… we love to share. And, you’ll see a video of a woodpecker (Northern Flicker) eating an orange at the Baltimore Oriole feeder. May 11, 2022