MSU Radiology Healing Gardens

The E. James Potchen Radiology Healing Gardens Endowment was established to preserve the legacy of this unique environment surrounding the Radiology Building. The gardens were conceived by Dr. E.J. Potchen, founding Chair of the Department of Radiology to provide a quiet space for the benefit of our community, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

The gardens feature a series of ponds, waterfalls, vine-covered pergolas, and a greenhouse. The ponds are home to many koi, channel catfish, largemouth bass, goldfish, and hybrid bluegill. The Healing Gardens feature a variety of perennials, annuals, trees, bulbs, and shrubs. The greenhouse provides a growing place for the 15,000 annuals and perennials which are planted in the gardens, and plants for the interiorscape. Each spring, 30,000 daffodils and crocus are in bloom on the south berm, earning it the nickname “Daffodil Hill.” 

Proceeds go to support garden maintenance, allowing us to continue our outreach mission of providing a calming environment for employees, students, patients and visitors.

Plan a visit, learn the history, donate online, or apply to volunteer at: radiology.msu.edu/about/radiology-healing-gardens.