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A few of the beautiful dahlias from our flower picking spree!
Making the most of your Michigan summer should include going to places that embrace Michigan’s farmland, and the wonderful growing season we have here. Dahlia Acres farm in Hudsonville, MI is a great place to have that experience. You’ll walk away with more than memories because you can also pick and buy your own flowers, with over 50 varieties of dahlias, there’s a lot to choose from!

These are just a few of the varieties of dahlias on the farm at Dahlia Acres in Hudsonville.
In addition to stopping by to pick flowers, Dahlia Acres also has an event called “Bouquets & Bottles” (which I hear is a HUGE hit), here’s some info that I picked up from their website:

Join us in making a beautiful bouquet!

Bring a friend and a bottle of wine, and try your han,d at making a floral arrangement. We will be demonstrating throughout the event, but it is up to you to get creative. We will provide all you need for your arrangement, a vase, all the cut flowers you will need, and scissors.

We will also have light snacks and bottled water…

The cost is $35 a person. Class sizes are 15-20 people.

Reserve your spot by:
call/text Marcy: 616-834-2672
email: dahliaacres15@gmail.com

Payment requested at RSVP- checks can be mailed to
Marcy Krause
4763 Baldwin Street
Hudsonville  Mi, 49426

Questions welcome here, or through Marcy’s contact information as above.

You may also inquire about a private party.

We filled the back of the truck!
 Free Dahlia Care Tips from Dahlia Acres

Dahlia flowers come in a variety of colors and shapes. They are beautiful blooms but do require more care than other flower types. We want to share our dahlia care and handling tips.

  • Dahlias will hydrate better in warm water. Make sure your vase is clean and filled with at least 3”-4” of warm water.
  • Carefully separate the stems and remove any lower foliage that would fall below the water line.
  • Give each stem a clean diagonal cut. Cut at least 1” off each stem and quickly place in water.
  • Recut the stems and change the water daily. This will prevent bacteria from forming and clogging the stems.
  • Keep dahlias in a cool area, away from direct sunlight.

dahliaacresfarm.com. The address is: 4763 Baldwin Street
Hudsonville  Mi, 49426

Michigan Sweet Spot hdr photography
I took this photo when camping in Petoskey, Michigan at the Petoskey State Park. Photo approved for use in blogs and websites linking back to MichiganSweetSpot.com.

Michigan’s fun loving Kid Rock was probably singing about this Michigan campsite or one like it in his hit song “All Summer Long” where he references summer in northern Michigan.

It’s a bit of a joke among my family members that I “hate” camping. I’ve been rethinking that after my trip last summer. This photo was taken at sunset, right on the beach just a few feet from my campsite. It’s hard to complain about roughing it when you can go to bed with this nearby and wake up in the morning to a refreshing walk along the sugar sand shoreline.

If you would like to plan a northern Michigan camping trip, here are a few campsites to consider. Please feel free to add your favorites in the comments section and tell me about them. I would love to hear from you.

Petoskey State Park: 2475 M-119 Hwy. Petoskey, MI 49770;  Approximate Size: 303 Acres; Phone Number: (231) 347-2311; 180 total campsites

Fisherman’s Island State Park: Bell’s Bay Road, Charlevoix, MI 49720;  Approximate Size: 2,678 Acres; Phone Number: (231) 547-6641; 81 campsites

Clear Lake State Park: 20500 M- 33 North Recreation, Atlanta, MI 49709; Approximate Size: 290 Acres; Phone Number: (989) 785-4388; 200 campsites

Platte River Campground: 5685 Lake Michigan Road, Honor, MI 49640; Phone Number: (231)325-5881; 122 sites campsite map

Sand Lakes Quiet Area/ Guernsey Lake State Forest Campground   Driving Directions  Phone Number: (231) 922-5270; 36 Campsites

Leelanau State Park Campground  15310 N. Lighthouse Point Rd., Northport, MI 49670-9717; Approximate Size: 1350 Acres; 52 Campsites; Phone Number: (231) 386-5422

Lake Dubonnet State Forest Campground Lake Dubonnet; Phone Number: (231) 276-9511; 50 Campsites

More Michigan Campsite suggestions: here’s a website that has additional ideas with Michigan campsites ranked by customer satisfaction: Tripleblaze Best Campsites in Michigan

 

My favorite place to walk!

So, can you guess where I took this photo? I gave you a huge hint when I said it was a favorite place… I took this on a walking trail at the Frederik Meijer Gardens with my friend Patti. The Frederik Meijer Gardens is a great place for walks, it’s scenic, smells nice and just plain makes you feel good.

One thing though, you might forget the time so make sure you leave before they close. We totally blew the closing time and would have been locked in if it hadn’t been for a wedding there.

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