Rakers Trial Gardens in Litchfield

The trial gardens at Rakers Acres in Litchfield Michigan are in full bloom and open to the public through the month of August. Seed companies from across the country grow displays of their products in professional garden settings. Several acres of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, and ground cover are flanked by rows of potted floral displays and scores of hanging baskets. Most are in the sun, but some are grown in shade to give gardeners inspiration of what their well-cared for product could look like.

Recent mild daytime temperatures have been ideal conditions for walking the gardens and viewing the seemingly endless varieties and colors of flowers. Raker employees and seed representatives are also onsite to provide information on local retail outlets and tips on how to make your garden beautiful. Liquid refreshments to keep visitors hydrated is a pleasant amenity provided onsite.

Many of the visiting gardeners, growers, and representatives have found the Munro House B&B in Jonesville to be a convenient and comfortable headquarters when visiting Rakers Trial Gardens. Located just 5 minutes away in downtown Jonesville, the Munro House has been the people's choice for lodging in the area for years. 

Rakers Trial Gardens are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8-5 through the month of August. Rakers Acres is located at 10371 Rainey Road between Jonesville and Litchfield.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Rakers 2010 Trial Gardens Is Something to Do when Visiting Munro House B&B in Jonesville MI

  

Rakers Acres Trial Gardens are once again open for the season. Located just 5 minutes from the Munro House Bed and Breakfast in Jonesville, Michigan, Rakers is at 10371 Rainy Road near Litchfield.  C. Raker & Sons offers thousands of Annuals, Perennials, and Herbs--many of them on display in full bloom.  Several suppliers have set up gardens of their unique varieties on the grounds to display their fully grown product in a competitive and cooperative setting. Several acres of flowers and foliage are on display and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is the midwest's largest floral show.

Call ahead (517-542-2316) to arrange an interesting and informative private tour for garden groups, greenhouse owners, or floral enthusiasts. Self-guided tours are also available for individuals and small groups. It is best for large groups to call ahead to reserve a tour guide for the day and time of your visit.

There are several flower shows in the region, but Rakers hosts the biggest. Plan on spending a great deal of your time at Rakers and relax in comfort at the nearby Munro House B&B in Jonesville. The trial gardens at Rakers are open right now and will continue through the month of August.

The displays include hanging baskets, potted plants, and planted gardens.  There are many new breeds of flowers including the unique Black Velvet Petunia pictured below.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Rakers Trial Gardens

The Trial Gardens at Rakers Acres in Litchfield, Michigan, are open for the season. Regular hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. C. Raker & Sons offers over 3,000 Annuals, Perennials, and Herbs. Many seed suppiers have set up gardens on the grounds of Rakers to display their finished product in a competitive and cooperative setting. Several acres of flowers and foliage are on display and open to the public. This is the midwest's largest floral show of the year.

Call ahead (517-542-2316) and arrange for an informative tour for garden groups, greenhouse owners, or floral enthusiasts. Self guided tours are also available. It is best to call ahead and let them know the day of your visit and estimated time of arrival. Rakers is located at 10371 Rainy Road between Litchfield and Jonesville, Michigan.

The Munro House Bed and Breakfast is the closest lodging facility to Rakers and provides quality, comfortable rooms a step up from hotels and motels in the area. Located just 5.6 miles away in downtown Jonesville. There are also ten restaurants within a mile of the B&B. Jonesville restaurants include fast food, traditional fare, ethnic cuisine, and fine dining. The best restaurant in the county, the Chicago Water Grill, is a short 2 block walk away.

There are several flower shows in Michigan, but Rakers hosts the biggest. Plan on spending a good chunk of your tour at Rakers and relax in comfort at the Munro House in Jonesville. The trial gardens at Rakers are open now and will continue through the month of August.


Mike Venturini - Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"

Lodging when Visiting Litchfield Michigan

Litchfield is a city of about 1500 people in south central Michigan. The main road through town is highway 99. This highway is mostly traveled by locals, so if someone isn't specifically going to the Litchfield area, they will probably choose an alternate route to get to their destination.

There is a lot of industry in Litchfield. Their industrial park is the envy of cities that are much larger. Tenneco, Hi-Lex, and Metaldyne are just a few of many factories located in Litchfield.

It is surprising that hotels, motels, and fine dining restaurants did not sprout up to support the workers in these factories--and the people who come to visit them. There is no accredited lodging establishment in town.

Jonesville is just 10 minutes away. The Munro House Bed and Breakfast is the closest lodging facility. Business travelers can expect a comfortable room, free wi-fi internet, a big breakfast, and a corporate rate at the Munro House. There are also 10 restaurants within a mile covering a variety of tastes. Fast food, diner food, bar food, pizza, barberque, Mexican, Chinese, and fine dining are all in town, some a short walk from the Munro House.

But not everyone who comes to Litchfield is travelling for business. Family reunions, graduations, funerals, birthdays, and anniversaries happen everywhere. So when out-of-town guests need a reasonably located place to stay for a day or longer, the Munro House B&B in Jonesville is close, comfortable, and convenient. Discounts are available on many dates throughout the year, and an extremely reasonable bereavement rate is always available to funeral attendees.

There are many small towns in America that just can not support a decent hotel or motel. That is when the savvy traveler will seek out a bed and breakfast. They are almost always a step up in service and hospitality and are reasonably priced when the location and all of the amenities are factored in.

Mike Venturini - Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"