BELLE ISLE CONSERVATORY (Anna Scripps) Tour - Ep. 252

We made a quick 24-hour stop in Detroit, MI and just our luck would have it we arrived on a day when the Belle Isle Conservatory (Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory)-which may be the oldest conservatory in the U.S. (to be debated)-was closed to the public-but open to 'Plant One On Me'. Enjoy this private, in-depth tour of their beautiful conservatory.
When you're next in town, pay it a visit here: www.belleisleconservancy.org/
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[@eleanorgarcia3277]

Sign a petition to have Jeremy on another episode again!

[@lupuandrei1646]

Ameeen

[@astilafreniere]

Signing petition!!! Love him😂 cracks me up

[@kurtpittman7225]

Jeremy and Pavo are a killer tour guide combo.

[@erosdooma]

He’s like a mad scientist, love him! 🤣

[@franz4486]

I love his energy, a little chaotic. Haha

[@trevorclark3661]

plants before people! 😂🤟🏼

[@Neilhuny]

@@trevorclark3661 That's a pretty darned good ethos! He is great - it took me a few minutes to get used to him!

[@franz4486]

"Sup?!" 😂

[@plantwithroos]

@@franz4486 haha that sup had me reversing to check if he really said that

[@plantwithroos]

I suspect a fellow adhd-er Hahaha love it!

[@TheSingingGardener]

This guy sounds like he drank a whole pot of coffee before the tour and I lobe it!! 😂

[@mustachadon]

Then youd love downtown seattle.

[@danieladeutsch1708]

true! hahaha I had to turn down my sound on the PC 😆

[@Neilhuny]

Frontal lobe, or rear?

[@shariman1590]

Made me crack up when she grabbed the flower and opened it and the guy said uh oh naughty shot. 😂 Priceless

[@calnative4904]

Jeremy is a blast so different from the “serious“ botanical garden guys, I enjoy these tours Summer. 🙂

[@stawbury7413]

I know right!! He's the first most outgoing funny plant guy on this channel so far!!! I want to see more of him

[@jjayneartworkx]

Lol I love him too then thought...I wonder how much alone time he gets in there...on that island...in between countries...😜

[@plantwithroos]

So so funny! Would love to see and hear more from him ❤️

[@alscritters156]

Definitely the type of guy you want touring you around so that you have fun and enjoy looking at the plants

[@juliavazquez5222]

That’s the Midwest for you🤣

[@hollybeck605]

He's like the Ryan Reynolds of plant conservatories. :D Great tour!

[@janetcabrera3678]

Yes!!!!!! His zingers were awesome! Summer, i have a great idea to have Jeremy and Pavo used for memes on either your or their observatory’s IG handle? That would be amazing!

[@datchaanimalsheltermoldova1980]

I don't what I love more: the plants, the guide or the cat 💚💚💚

[@tayleerich]

I work at Belle Isle and Jeremy is always fun to visit with and talk to! Pavo is a good boy and follows you through the greenhouse for pettings. Love the conservatory!!! If you've never been I HIGHLY recommend you visit, its truly a wonderful place with lots to see :)

[@swait894]

Loved Jeremy and Pavo! Those guys should have their own channels! 😂

[@AryaWinter]

First time I've seen an eccentric plant person..I like him. His tours are probably never boring.

[@nenee009]

I work as a greenhouse gardener and i feel like most of us in the gardening circle are somewhat eccentric

[@AryaWinter]

​@Nenée Parra that is amazing then. Never a dull moment in the gardens.

[@nikmohamed5906]

Love Jeremy's energy and enjoying his dream job!!! And Pavo is the cutest and most adorable workplace cat ♥

[@riawhetstone3725]

This guy & his cat are such characters 😆 I used to live around Chicago & the Lincoln & Garfield conservatory are both worth visiting 🙃

[@sz1502]

I went there this Sep for both

[@ms.ninabean5818]

I spent my entire childhood at this conservatory. I was on the Island just this summer. This is where my love for plants started💖💖💖

[@judyedwards7597]

Me too...in the early 60's for me!

[@NellePrayingForYall]

Eastern Market for me. But this is definitely second. 😊

[@grahammitchell9328]

I love this tour. What an spectacular conservatory. That would be an amazing visit, I’m so jealous. I thought Jeremy was a real character and funny. He a Pavo make quite the pair. The mad botanist and his cat.

[@laurapearson3370]

Wonderful, beautiful place. Jeremy is so upbeat and passionate but Pavo steals the show

[@StrangeDisposition]

Jeremy is a hoot! If I ever randomly ran into him I would of never guessed he was a fittonia guy, unless I ran into him at a big box store as he’s putting them all in his cart. I love that Pavo was just following them around everywhere 🥰!

[@robertdurrant]

Popping back to this wonderful tour with some helpful information for anyone planning on coming to see this gem. The conservatory will be closed on November 14th until March 2024 for a $10 Million dollar repair and replacement of the dome and glass! All of us Detroiters are REALLY excited to see how it comes out!

[@verdilak8397]

These are my favorite kind of episodes. I vote for more botanical garden and conservatory tours.

[@thatonedog819]

I absolutely love that cat

[@ibgwiraga]

Pavo stole the show tbh, beautiful tour

[@yeahivekilledthat719]

What a great tour! Loved Jeremy’s passion and energy. He’s like a sportscaster for plants.

[@cantabilevocal]

This is literally my favorite episode!! Love Jeremy’s energy and with pavo the cat that’s just wins my heart!

[@gaby9808]

Thank you So much Jeremy .. shining bright together with kittykat 🍀

[@ZephySev]

handsome man with a sense of humor and taking care of plants! please sign me up! i think this is one of my faves tours, beautiful and hilarious!

[@mandyrose777]

Between Jeremy’s delightful personality & the sweet fluffball kitty, not to mention the gorgeous collection of planties, this was one of my favorite tours! I love love love these field trip & tour vids including those at Flock Finger Lakes. They’ve brought me so much joy over the past 22 months… little did you know Summer but we have brunch together nearly every Saturday. ☺️ And I’m quickly populating a great list of plant destinations to travel to in the future!

[@Hectorrbazaldua]

That crested cactus that you guys didn’t know the name is Crested Cylindropuntia Fulgida Mamillata or crested cholla. Really cool, I have one 😊

[@AquaGardenZen]

We all need a Jeremy in our life he is quite alive I love it great collaboration he had me laughing so hard 😄 😆 😀 🤣 😂

[@Inbethsinterests]

Rewatching this for the third time bc of Jeremy 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@TheGravitonVon]

Wow, this made my week. Love, love, love smart TV. Can't express how joyous all of your videos are, and Pavo was a joy. Thank you Summer!

[@anandrsg]

Jeremy is an amazing guy...wow so cool collection

[@meganharper6566]

I don't think I've ever laughed so much during a video tour! 😂 I'm actually close enough to this place (Canada side) and have never been, but will definitely visit now. Hopefully I can get some Pavo snuggles while I'm there.😻

[@tayleerich]

He's always there don't worry! He'll find you and follow you for attention :)

[@meganharper6566]

@@tayleerich For a moment I thought you were referring to Jeremy, until I re-read my comment and realized you meant Pavo! 🤦‍♀️ Lmao!! 🤣 Thanks for letting me know - I'm super excited to visit! 💕

[@tayleerich]

@@meganharper6566 HAHAHA omg thats hilarious!!! Definitely talking about mister kitty cat!

[@meganharper6566]

@@tayleerich 😂😅🤣

[@TheLeroy0117]

The garden ranger is such a character. Hahaha

[@bernmangilaya8322]

Jeremy: He is all stomach. Even his back is stomach Me: Bwahahahaha 🤣

[@awildasanchez2428]

Jeremy is hilarious 😂 I absolutely loved the tour! 👍

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

Jeremy is a hoot!! Gotta get it! Gotta get it!!! 🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@pinkyfromhaughtfarms6550]

This dude gives me Brad Leone vibes, but plants, and I dig it!💚

[@paulap7386]

I love HIM !!!! just a great mix of joy and passion

[@marsf4883]

Fun tour! Super relaxing and fun. Cutest cat ever too! Big ball of fur. :)

[@wyntersteele1a]

This is definitely one of the best episodes. His personality seems like a blast and the banter between he and Summer was great. They fed off of each other and she seemed so much more relaxed here. Thank you for showing us this wonderful conservatory. It is beautiful.

[@patdarish6777]

Being a native Detroiter, I had visited the flower house many times and always thought it enchanting. It’s been many years since I’ve been there and it was so enjoyable to go on this tour with the two of you being so knowledgeable. Of course, any place is made better when a cat is put into the mix! Great tour, bravo

[@mubarakshaikh2111]

Green green n green. It's like stomach is full n soul is empty. SO gorgeous garden. Love to Jeremy. Pavo always with d team. Thanks Summer. Mumbai India.

[@nmengchong620]

So interesting! Love the cat 💕. Gosh this man is an energiser bunny 😁.

[@lleo9703]

Enjoyed the tour and meeting Jeremy and his cat. So happy for Jeremy that he enjoyed his childhood visiting the conservatory and at 40 was able to make a career working there. A dream come true! I have such great memories of going to places like museums and parks with my Dad and have plants today because of my Dad.

[@patternsoflife1211]

I loved that the cat was with you guys through the tour. I loved it when he peed. You did ask him where his litter box was lol

[@janetshepherd9062]

He is way too fun! What a delightful host.

[@LaMuchachaMorena]

“Whatever it says in the pamphlet…”. “Plants before people”. Lol 😂 his humor is nice.

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

Wow, what a beautiful conservatory, thank you for taking us with you. I need to point out the fun jeans❤️ LOVE YOU IN JEAN❤️

[@jancalvert5275]

What a tour! Love Jeremy's combination of hilarity and knowledge. My husband and I laughed out loud several times. So fun. And Summer, as always, so impressive with your knowledge and quick wit and graciousness. I grew up in the detroit area but, being new to the plant scene, have never been to this conservatory. Can't wait to go!!

[@michaelkidd1065]

Always love the conservatory tours Summer, more like this please! Also, this guy is an absolute doppelganger for CinnamonToastKen! 🤣

[@isabellevasko362]

Omg yes he does look like cinnamon toast Ken!

[@melissah6235]

What a character. I love him. Haha, so fun to watch.

[@NellePrayingForYall]

I love going here. And they take donations. So glad they were able to save it.

[@rinnamay9076]

Enjoyed watching Jeremy’s tour….what a beautiful place and love your special guest😻😸 Pavo!

[@bugsandbrushes]

He is absolutely fabulous!

[@wandashaw3551]

What an amazing conservatory! Just beautiful and I want that Fat Cat!! He is ADORABLE! Thanks so much Summer for taking us along. xoxoxo

[@yapyeeling]

One of the best conservatory 🥰

[@ItsFrikkenMetiiin]

This guy is amazing. He's more like myself and other plant people I know. He also kinda reminds me of cinnamon toast ken. Edit: his ADHD is endearing

[@MD-hellodarkness]

What a awesome sense of humor he has! Truly enjoyed 😉

[@Hacki540]

I love him and his cat so much

[@naturelee4503]

Summer, may we please get more of these?? I so enjoyed this!!!!!!!!!!!

[@botanyboy5454]

Woohoo, Field trip! Ahhh, the only way to watch this is on a BIG Screen! Thanks for taking us along! Thanks to Pavo and Jeremy for hosting us! Awsome Summer and Awsome Sander ! I loves the field trips!

[@JenyaElkin]

I love this place!!!!! used to be a "distressing" place when I lived in MI ...I'm so glad you did a video on it!!!!

[@dorothymcintosh-sims597]

I absolutely love his humor & his knowledge.Thank U Summer for the fabulous tour

[@kadensinclair]

Wow. I dream of starting a tropical botanical garden here in Boise and keep urging our local government to let me work on it. Love seeing these.

[@JJJJ-fg3qx]

I love this place ❤ Childhood memories

[@irene10991]

This was such a fun episode! Much love for Jeremy!

[@laveenadcouto3458]

I keep coming back to this tour, especially on a bad day. Such a happy vibe. Thanks for such a great tour, Summer.

[@robertdurrant]

I have so much love for this conservatory! I've been coming here since I was a kid, and it's so cool to see it in this light, and that it's in such cool and capable hands 💚💚💚

[@rootingmojitovlog8668]

Am I the only one here who takes screenshot of every frame that shows scientific names of plants? 😆✌️ I wish I can also visit there! 🤩🥰

[@fjbullion8210]

This guy is so funny … 😂 love his humor

[@livingonthedelta7068]

loved this like golden great park with a comedian..new show comedians in conservatories

[@wink360]

I can't believe this is right across the river from me! Thank you for enlightening me!

[@Alwaysherethere]

Summer I really enjoyed this tour. And Jeremy seems to be a really cool guy!❤😊

[@centaureacyanus7026]

Such an amazing episode! And the energy of the tour guide! Fantastic!

[@christinawoods606]

I watched half the episode trying to figure out who Jeremy reminds me of... He's totally the Michael Scott of plants 🤣

[@aplegasto4859]

Such a character Jeremy is! Brings a different energy very enjoyable to watch his enthusiasm and "gigil" personality! :)

[@erikaskaar]

This was a blast! Jeremy and Pavo improved my life 10x fold. What a wounderful inside tour, thank you very much and thank you to them!❤😻🤣

[@kml4316]

He's so fun! ...Great tour as always ;)

[@calliecollins5533]

Giiiiirrrllll I love this place. It’s my favorite reading spot.

[@girijabhaskar4227]

Had a huge grin right through. Thank you thank you. And best of all recognized plants that i can pick up right here at the Govt run nursery.

[@cibe2552]

I live 10 minutes away, it is so relaxing there. I am glad you visited Belle Isle conservatory and Telly's

[@alexlapis6923]

that is paradise on earth right there

[@robertthatcher7616]

OMG! i lived in the Motor for 30 years and this was one of my favorite places. I would come Sunday am at opening hour and have the place all to myself for a couple of hours. Also loved the perenial garden and rose garden and the Aquarium when it was open. Changed so much in 16 years. One day in Summer there was a plant sale in the greenhouse next door. I still have a few plants from that sale. Thanks so much for the tour.

[@sami-yc3xj]

Plants before people..... haha yessss.

[@kathylemay1363]

Love this guy! He's cracking me up!

[@whatshellydoes7308]

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode Summer. Jeremy and Pavo are so awesome! I love when you go visiting botanical gardens. Can't wait for another field trip edition. Tfs

[@2prettyfunnythings736]

Fun! He is just great and the gardens are beautiful. Just love these videos. ✌🏻🪴❤️

[@ChulazoPanama77]

Love this guy's personality

[@amyjones2490]

I’ve gotta visit! I had no idea there was such a gorgeous conservatory here in Michigan.

[@kathybuttermore9660]

Oh this makes my heart happy! The Belle Isle Conservatory is one of my favorite places. Belle Isle in general is one of my favorite places. My family used to picnic there when I was a child and a trip would not be complete without going to the Conservatory. I hope you also got to visit the aquarium as well (not so much for the fish, but for the fantastic green tile), and the marble fountain. This was terrific. Thanks.

[@katie4996]

He is hilarious!!! I’d love to take a tour of this conservancy with him!

[@janetcabrera3678]

Yes, i loved the point that was brought up about sour sop aka guanabana, my dad would drink its juice when he was battling cancer. I really enjoyed this episode so much!

[@larissahodgkins5127]

ohmygosh this video brought me so much joy!! The horticulturalist is hilarious!! and I love Pavo!!

[@shyveryun]

He's hilarious! Needs his own channel.

[@theLatestkraze]

Awe! I live right by here. Beautiful place. Glad you got to see it

[@rpw22499]

My weekly greenhouse! Happy to see my home city greenhouse on the channel!

[@melodiebarnett4417]

Best episode ever!

[@leannefizzard7650]

Loved this video!! So interesting!! Jeremy has such great energy!

[@kaatgirl240]

Loved the tour saw so many beautiful plants. Didn’t want the tour to end