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Old Town buzzes over inaugural garden tour

Michael Beebe garden photo
Kevin Lavery
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Michael Beebe relaxes in his 'tropicalismo' style garden in Lansing's Old Town neighborhood.

Current State’s Kevin Lavery reports on the inaugural Old Town Garden Tour this Sunday.

Lansing’s Old Town has a long tradition as a mecca for artists and musicians. Now, some in the historic neighborhood are hoping to add gardening to its repertoire.

This Sunday, nearly a dozen businesses and individuals are hosting the first Old Town Garden Tour as a fundraiser for the Old Town Commercial Association.

Current State’s Kevin Lavery met Michael Beebe at his home a couple of blocks from the heart of Old Town. He’s built his backyard sanctuary as a slice of the tropics off Turner Street.

Kevin Lavery served as a general assignment reporter and occasional local host for Morning Edition and All Things Considered before retiring in 2023.
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