Every year the Michigan young plant producers and the trial gardens at Michigan State University showcase new plant selections, recent favorites and their garden performance during the Michigan Garden Plant Tour. The tour provides growers the chance to evaluate plant varieties in different settings at multiple locations. During the season, Michigan State University Extension picks their favorite varieties at each trial garden, which are highlighted in the "Featured Five 2025" article series.
After the season, each trial manager evaluates their own plant cultivars and makes their own favorite selections, which they share at the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo in December of each year. At the 2025 Expo, cooperators presented their "Best of the Best Varieties 2025" session, which was recorded for those who may have missed it.
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Growers who are interested in the top selections from each trial garden can now view the videos on the playlist, "Best Performing Annuals and Perennials in Michigan 2025."
Source: Michigan State University
