Mary McLellan, Master Gardener Coordinator, led a group of 39 Master Gardeners, spouses and friends on a 10 day tour of Gardens of Northern Europe. They departed from Detroit Metro airport on Tuesday, May 7 and returned on Saturday, May 18, 2002.

Horticultural high points of the trip included visits to the Aalsmeer Flower Auction, the Keukenhof Exhibition, The Floriade, Monet's Garden at Giverny, the Palace of Verseilles and the Courson Flower Show. 

In addition, the group visited four private or small public gardens along the way including: De Tintelhof, Musee van Loon, Van Wassehnove Garden, Le Vasterival and Le Bois Moutiers.