For the past 25 years, Chesterton Feed & Garden Center has been a valuable supporter to Friendship Botanic Gardens, donating plants to be used to beautify all garden areas across FBG’s 105 acres. Their commitment to help nurture and sustain the Gardens is appreciated by Friendship Botanic Gardens members, visitors, students and volunteers alike. 

"We are so grateful for the generosity of Chuck Roth and his staff," Dr. Rima Binder, Vice President of the Board of Directors and Head of the Botany Committee at Friendship Botanic Gardens said. "Hannah Hill and staff provided us with carts, helped load the plants and were wonderful in every way."

In the spring of 2023, Garden volunteers will allocate the donated plants to a variety of garden areas in need of replanting or revitalization including but not limited to the heritage gardens, the Cleveland-Cliffs Children’s Garden, the Persian Rose Garden and the Cancer Survivors’ Garden of Love and Hope. 

The continued support from Chesterton Feed & Garden Center has allowed Friendship Botanic Gardens to advance its mission of “Creating a nature-filled sanctuary for all people, as we enrich our community through cultural, educational and social events”.

Friendship Botanic Gardens is closed to the public for the season. Members have access to the Gardens year-round from dawn to dusk. The Gardens reopen to the public at the beginning of May 2023.

Friendship Botanic Gardens is located at 2055 East U.S. Highway 12, Michigan City, IN 46360. For more information, contact us at (219)-878-9885, support@friendshipbotanicgardens.org or visit us at www.friendshipbotanicgardens.org.