Business Directory
Our business and organization members help support our mission to encourage the preservation and restoration of Michigan’s native plants and native plant communities.
WAM is happy to supply a list of native plant retail locations throughout Michigan.
Please click this link for a list of native plant retail nurseries. We want to keep this list current, so if any readers know of nurseries not mentioned on this list, please submit information to the “Contact Us” line so it can be updated.
WAM is grateful to all these businesses and organizations for their continued support of WAM and its mission.
This helps us provide WAM Grants to non-profits across the state of Michigan and supports our efforts to reach out to the general public to encourage the preservation of native plants and their habitats. Below is a list of WAM Business and Organization Members. We urge our readers to support these members when possible.
Promote your business or organization with WAM! Annual memberships are affordable and include a free listing and description on our website and mention in our conference program. Learn more.
Artemis Growers, LLC
Founded in 2022, Artemis Growers, LLC is a licensed native plant nursery located east of Grand Rapids, Michigan. We believe that landscapes can be beautiful and serve an ecological purpose, hence, we grow wild things for people and nature! Our plants are available to gardeners, homeowners, and landscape professionals. We also grow for educational projects, and restoration projects. We are open by appointment and posted sale dates May – October. Follow us on social media for sale dates and more information while our website is under construction.
Contact: Courtney Cheers
8274 Grand River Ave,
Saranac, MI 48881
Phone: 616-304-4579
Email: artemisgrower
Social: facebook.com/
Bendy Stem Farm
Bendy Stem Farm is a small native plant nursery located in Dimondale Michigan. Our focus is on growing wild genotype perennial plants of the Great Lakes region for home gardening, landscaping, and restoration projects. We believe that incorporating native plants into our landscapes is a necessary step towards a more sustainable future, and aim to make it as easy as possible for residents of the greater Lansing area to do just that. Our plants are grown from seed and are available in two and three-inch pots, and 38-cell landscape trays. We are open by appointment Monday through Saturday, May through October, and are available for site visits and consults to help get your project started. If you have any questions please feel free to call, text, email, or reach out through social media.
Contact: Ben Crocker
10715 Bishop Hwy
Dimondale, MI 48821
(443) 987-1878
bendystemfarm@gmail.com
www.bendystemfarm.com
facebook.com/BendyStemFarm
Better Finds, LLC
Better Finds is a licensed grower of specimen & architectural grade native Michigan perennials & ferns. We specialize in specimen grade woodland wildflowers, fully developed in large containers. Most stock is open propagated onsite from native Michigan plants, and some are out-state trillium species. A short 6-8 week outside sales season commences in early May at early opening Farmers’ Markets throughout southeast Michigan. At present the Nursery remains COVID-closed to visitors, delivery available May through October.
Contact: Tim Bugenske
2749 Schemm Street
Saginaw, MI 48602-3727
(989) 980-6228
miwildflowers@charter.net
www.localharvest.org/betterfinds-llc-M28286
Black Cat Pottery
Based in southeast Michigan, we create unique accents for your garden, provide landscape services and presentations on various topics.
Contact: Cheryl M. English
3903 Grayton St
Detroit MI 48224
(313) 690-3385
cenglish@blackcatpottery.com
www.blackcatpottery.com
CDENature
Provides interpretive nature walks and talks, as well as gardening and nature lectures using PowerPoint with photos. Printed (12×18 inch) educational posters of native Michigan plants, photo notecards and photos of Michigan nature.
Contact: Craig Elston
3436 Port Sheldon St.
Hudsonville, MI 49423
(616) 822-4303
cdenature@gmail.com
www.cdenature.com
Designs by Nature UP
Designs By Nature – Upper Peninsula Native Plants, LLC, produces native Michigan wildflowers, woodland plants, shrubs, grasses, and sedges. Plants are containerized in roomy quart pots, economical plug flats, or dramatic gallon pots. We also offer beautiful garden kits tailored to specific needs to make naturalizing your space easy and cost-effective. Our plants are sourced from the UP whenever possible, started in the greenhouse, and then hardened off. We believe the plants we sell should be every bit as tough and unique as the Yoopers who garden here.
Contact: Michelle Wietek Stephens
550 Little Lake Rd., Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 250-9157
designsbynatureup@up.net
www.upnativeplants.com
Detroit Wildflower Nursery
Create a habitat for pollinators and other wildlife with Michigan native perennials. Shop online or in person by appointment only. Our plants are organic, wild, grown from seed and Michigan and Great Lakes genotype. Edible, deer-resistant and bird feeder plants available.
Contact: Mitchell Swindell
27220 Bramwell Street
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(567) 393-1902
detroitwildflowernursery@gmail.com
www.detroitwildflowers.com
Dropseed! Native Gardens & Ecological Restoration
The mission of Dropseed! Native Gardens & Ecological Restoration is to increase biodiversity, expand habitat and connect green corridors with ecological landscaping. I design, install and maintain native plant landscapes. I also offer ecological restoration services such as invasive species removal and site preparation. I have over 20 years experience working with native plant landscapes.
East Michigan Native Plants, LLC
East Michigan Native Plant, LLC, is an independently owned, state-licensed and inspected nursery supplying Michigan genotype native wildflowers and grasses to parks, nature preserves, schools and homeowners, as well as providing plants for local area native plant fundraisers. East Michigan Native Plant, LLC focuses on growing native plants that are important to pollinators, therefore all plants are grown without the use of pesticides.
East Michigan Native Plant sells native plants from their website and has a “Mobile Native Plant Nursery” for weekend native plant fundraisers.
Contact: Angela Nelson
Durand, MI
(810) 333-7501
info@eastmichnatives.com
https://eastmichnatives.com
http://facebook.com/eastmichnatives
Feral Flora
Feral Flora creates living landscapes with a sense of place using native and nearly native plants in a naturalistic style. From a small urban garden to installing 25 acres of native seed, we can help you select the right plants for long-lived, low maintenance, low input garden that is beautiful and alive with life. As of 2019, we are also propagating Michigan genotype native plants. Please contact us for details!
Contact: Matt Demmon
3825 Nixon Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (734) 224-2080
info@Feral-Flora.com
www.feral-flora.com
Four Season Nursery
Four Season Nursery is located on 40 acres of rolling farmland in Leelanau County just three miles west of Traverse City. Our staff takes extreme pride in our gardens, our beautiful setting and the services we offer. Our retail plant selection includes native and non-native trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses. We also continue to promote our PLANT MICHIGAN/PLANT NATIVE program, encouraging homeowners to use native plants in their gardens.
Contact: Brian Zimmerman
7557 E Harrys Road
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 932-7400
fourseasonnursery@gmail.com
www.fourseasonnurserytc.com
Gruler Gardens
Gruler Gardens sells native plants, herbs, cut flowers, and hand-crafted items inspired by nature. We are open to visitors for retail sales on scheduled sale dates only. Email orders are welcome with pickup as arranged. Please see our website for more information.
Contact: Monica Gruler Farrier
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 675-5305
info@grulergardens.com
grulergardens.com
https://www.facebook.com/grulergardens/
Henry Ford Estate – Fair Lane
The non-profit Henry Ford Estate organization owns and operates Fair Lane, a National Historic Landmark property in Dearborn, Michigan. Fair Lane is the former home of Clara and Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company. Most of the estate gardens and grounds were laid out from 1914 to 1920 by the landscape architect Jens Jensen of Chicago, noted for his regional approach to conservation and garden design, and celebrated as a leading proponent of the “prairie style” of design using native plants. Fair Lane is being revitalized as a cultural and educational hub, connecting visitors and partners to Jensen’s legacy and the Ford family’s legacy of innovation, music, and community involvement.
Contact: Karen Marzonie
1 Fair Lane Drive
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 668-3200
kmarzonie@henryfordestate.org
www.henryfordfairlane.org
facebook.com/henryfordestate/
Kalamazoo Nature Center
The Ecological Services team at the Kalamazoo Nature Center has been working with private and public landowners for over 20 years to improve habitats in SW Michigan. Our team of licensed pesticide applicators uses best management practices based on species and ecology to make a positive impact without endangering the health of surrounding beneficial plants and wildlife. If you want to increase wildlife and native plant diversity and protect the health of your property, our Ecological Services team can help you find sustainable solutions for all of your land management needs including biological surveys, native plantings, and invasive species management.
Contact: Stephanie Diep
7000 N. Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 381-1574 ext. 43
ecoservices@naturecenter.org
www.naturecenter.org
Liv’s Native Nursery, LLC
Liv’s Native Nursery is a native plant grower and community-focused ecological business rooted in southeast Michigan. As one of the only retail, native-only nurseries in the state, we specialize in helping people create resilient, low-input landscapes using Michigan-native species that support pollinators, wildlife, and healthy soils. We offer design and installation services for projects of small to medium size, and we provide the plants—and the guidance—to help you choose species that will thrive for years to come. Our nursery features a diverse selection of Michigan-genotype native perennials and grasses available directly to the public.
Contact: Olivia Onago
19835 Welch Road
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 244-3012
livsnativenursery@gmail.com
https://livsnativenursery.com/
Magical Mystery Meadows
We believe that the land we reside on should serve a greater purpose and that the typical perfectly manicured turf lawn is an “ecological dead zone” (to quote Doug Tallamy). Our business helps grow beautiful thriving native “yardens” filled with native plants, singing birds, glowing fireflies, and croaking frogs. We serve our community by offering high-quality, locally grown and locally-sourced native grasses, flowering plants, trees, and shrubs. We can help you achieve your wildlife-friendly landscape dreams. Contact us today! We are just getting started
but are committed to build a thriving business in West Michigan!
Elliot Sedlecky
Walker, MI
Hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only
sedleell@gmail.com
Magical Mystery Meadows
Michigan Wildflower Farm
Since 1988 MWF has been a producer of native Michigan genotype seed, a supplier of Great Lakes Region native seed and provider of native planting services including consulting, site preparation, installation and management for commercial, public and private citizens throughout Michigan. MWF also offers farm tours and workshop opportunities. We are a working farm open for visitation and order pick up by appointment only. Our seeds may be purchased via website, telephone or email.
Contact: Esther Durnwald
11770 Cutler road
Portland, MI 48875-9452
(517) 647-6010
michiganwildflowerfarm@gmail.com
www.michiganwildflowerfarm.com
facebook.com/michiganwildflowerfarm
Michiganense Natives
Michiganense Natives is a full-scale retail native plant nursery serving metro Detroit and SE Michigan. We propagate over 200 species of wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, trees, and aquatic plants, from primarily Michigan genotype seed. Other services include; residential and commercial garden installation ranging from rain gardens to pollinator patches, invasive species control, and maintenance & upkeep of native gardens. Michigan is more than home to our business, it’s home to our hearts and souls. From freshwater dunes to prairie fens, rocky bluffs to cedar swamps, we love our state’s wild places and are proud to support local environmental organizations that help protect them through profit sharing, plant donations, knowledge sharing, and volunteer labor!
Contact: Adam Huttenstine
contact@michiganensenatives.com
Open May – October at:
8820 N. Lilley Rd.
Plymouth, MI 48170
http://www.
My Thyme Gardens
At My Thyme Gardens, we specialize in native plant design, consulting, and garden coaching. Our approach emphasizes restoring ecological balance by integrating regionally appropriate plants that support local wildlife and improve soil health. As we guide you in rejuvenating your garden spaces, we focus on fostering thriving ecosystems both above and below ground. We believe in the responsible stewardship of outdoor spaces, no matter their size, and prioritize sustainable, chemical-free methods that work in harmony with nature.
Contact: Jennifer Ott
21526 Marina Cir
Macomb, MI 48044
mythymegardens@gmail.com
https://mythymegardens.com
Native Edge, LLC
Native Edge is a landscape architecture and environmental services firm, specializing in native landscape design and installation. We have a dedicated and passionate team of native landscape professionals who will help guide your project from design through implementation and establishment. From a private intimate garden to large public parks and institutions, our mission is to help clients of all sizes unlock the magic in their landscapes and discover the beauty and benefits to be had when we design with nature and embrace native landscapes.
Contact: Wes Landon, ASLA
PO Box 140021
Grand Rapids, MI 49514
Phone: (616) 717-0656
Email: info@nativedgeco.com
Website: nativedgeco.com
Native Lakescapes, LLC
Certified Natural Shoreline Professional
Our specialty is shoreline restorations and creating riparian buffer zones. We utilize the latest bioengineering techniques to create diverse aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Consulting, design and installation services featuring Michigan genotype plants are available.
Restore Your Shore and More
Contact: Jim Brueck
P.O. Box 271
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 736 3014
jim@nativelakescapes.com
www.nativelakescapes.com
Natural Community Services
Our mission is to conserve and restore biological function and beauty of metro Detroit, MI ecosystems, natural resources and green infrastructure using native plants. Natural Community Services (NCS) serves that purpose using science and passion for environmental design, biodiversity & native landscaping like rain gardens & butterfly gardens – enabling clients to improve wildlife habitat in a sustainable landscape, remove invasive brush and plant native! NCS has rapid response to habitat and native plant needs, email info@naturalcommunityservices.com for fast service.
Contact: Liz DeLisle
Northville, MI 48167 | West Bloomfield, MI 48324
248.513.1909
info@naturalcommunityservices.com
www.naturalcommunityservices.com
Nature Niche LLC
Our mission is to help people be good stewards of the environment and connect to nature. As a retail gift and supply store with the motto Know – Understand – Steward, we specialize in helping our customers responsibly feed and support wildlife through the use of native plants, feeding stations, and habitat structures. We host two native plants sales per year and offer native plant design office hours and site assessments near Midland, Michigan. We offer a wide variety of nature-focused gifts that celebrate our native flora and fauna and ship our products across the country. Our environmental education posts to our Nature Niche YouTube Channel encourage ecological restoration and wildlife habitat creation efforts in your own backyard landscapes and foster a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world to which we belong!
Contact: Martha Holzheuer, CERP, PLA, CE, CA
New Leaf Natives
New Leaf Natives plant nursery grows 300+ native species from seed to help restore the ecological balance of the Great Lakes region and beyond. We serve both wholesale and retail customers, offering convenient local pick-up and reliable shipping to make sourcing native species easy, no matter where your project is located. Our healthy, well-rooted plants are installation-ready, grown in 38-plug trays or individual 3-inch pots. Shop online and place an order directly through our website, or schedule an appointment for in-person shopping.
New Leaf Natives landscaping division services Washtenaw and surrounding counties of southeastern Michigan, providing consulting, creative designs, professional installations, and ongoing maintenance to help landscapes thrive.
Contact: Chris Oesterling
North by Nature Landscapes
Our professional design, build and installation teams will help you to create and maintain landscapes that reflect your passion for Northern Michigan. Guided by your color and texture preferences, we expertly apply ecological landscape design principles. Our mission is to create beautiful outdoor living spaces that exist in harmony with nature by providing habitat for butterflies, bees, and birds and minimizing the use of toxic chemicals and fertilizers.
Contact: Bret Huntman
2200 Howard Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770
bhuntman@nbnlandscapes.com
North by Nature Landscapes – Northern Michigan Landscaping (nbnlandscapes.com)
Nutcase Vegan Organics
Nutcase Vegan Organics began in 2014 in Grand Rapids, Michigan by Drs. Monica Randles and Andrew Maternowski. Using their medical background and love for wholesome food, they crafted a delicious ground “meat” from tree nuts, brown rice, quinoa, hemp, and flax seeds–organic superfoods. The heart of Nutcase Vegan is all about health—personal, animal, and planetary. Nutcase Vegan Organics is re-landscaping their grounds with native plants and trees with consultation and plants from Wildtype Native Plant Nursery.
Contact: Monica Randles, MD, Founder, President
616.309.0419
monica@nutcasevegan.com
www.nutcasevegan.com
Plymouth Pollinators is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing pollinator habitat within the community through education, collaboration, and the integration of native plants into local gardens. Our restoration approach focuses on developing garden spaces in urban areas and residential landscapes, one small space at a time. We collaborate with residents, businesses, and local governments to design garden plans and share educational resources. We believe that many small garden spaces can collectively make a significant impact on pollinator habitat if planted with purpose and with the future in mind.
Raves Construction
We provide professional and innovative solutions including general contracting services, design/build at all stages, building maintenance, demolition, minor repair work, in-house equipment mechanics, equipment hauling, warehousing and equipment sales.
Contact: Joe D. Hutson
1704 E. Highland Rd.
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 887-0644
joe@ravesinc.com
www.ravesinc.com
Remembrance Forest
Remembrance Forest plants memorial trees and celebration trees that restore native habitats and support pollinators. Legally protected next to existing protected restoration areas and never logged, our trees stand for generations. Each gift includes an instant e-certificate and a five-year survival guarantee. Honor a loved one with a permanent tribute that turns remembrance into lasting ecological impact in America’s heartland. Remembrance Forest is proud to feature a wildflower area managed for monarchs and other pollinators, with milkweeds, goldenrods, violets, asters, and other plants that support numerous species.
Contact: Shane Staten
steward@remembranceforest.com
https://www.remembranceforest.com
Rochester Pollinators
Rochester Pollinators is a committee of the Rochester City Beautiful Commission. Our mission is to provide education and resources to preserve the Monarch butterfly and pollinator population through presentations, local events, native plant sales, and milkweed plant giveaways.
Contact: Marilyn Trent
114 E. Second Street
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 250-3198
pollinators@trentcreative.com
www.rochesterpollinators.org
facebook.com/rochesterpollinators
Slayton Arboretum at Hillsdale College
Walk through the Arb on a warm summer day or a crisp fall evening, and you’ll find students reading a favorite book. The Arb was established in 1922 when Mr. and Mrs. George A. Slayton donated 14 acres to the College. Over time, the land has developed into a 48-acre natural area, at the north end of campus. More than an outdoor laboratory for faculty and students, the Arb is also a space for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and reunions, as well as student events such as the Garden Party. Its grounds include fieldstone buildings, two stone gazebos, a children’s garden, nature trails, a waterfall, and two ponds.
The Garden Guru
Well in a HandBasket
Well In A HandBasket focuses on regenerative gardening for individual health benefits and to help restore our environment. Our slogan is ‘Soil, Body, Madness’ because we value these concepts as solutions for the world’s problems. Healing starts in the soil; we must help care for the smallest organisms that support all other life on Earth. We promote taking responsibility for our own choices in what we consume, finding more ways to be self-reliant, and giving back to Mother Earth, through our blogs, digital products, and growing online community.
Wild Birds Unlimited
Wild Birds Unlimited is a nature shop specializing in feeding birds. We sell a wide variety of garden accents including bird baths, wind chimes, art poles and bird houses. We also sell nature themed gifts made in the United States. We offer delivery service as well as shipping.
Contact: Rosann Kovalcik
20381 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(313) 881-1410
wbugpw@gmail.com
https://grossepointewoodswbu.com
Wildtype Native Plants & Ecological Services
Wildtype exclusively grows plants native to Michigan, from Michigan genotypes. We grow trees, shrubs, grasses, emergent wetland plants and wildflowers typical of southern Michigan woodlands, wetlands and prairies. Wildtype also provides ecological design & consulting services for public, commercial and residential projects focusing on restoration and preservation of the native landscape. Services offered include species inventory & site assessment; design & planning; and the establishment & management of the native landscape.
Wildtype Native Plants offers limited retail sales days. Check their website for details.
Contact: Bill Schneider
900 N. Every Road
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1140
Email
www.wildtypeplants.com
Wild Cherry Farm
Wild Cherry farm was inspired by the decline in our native bird, butterfly, and bee populations. It is surprising and fascinating to learn more about plant, pollinator, and insect interactions and how crucial they are to local ecosystems. I hope you enjoy learning a little more about those interactions and are able to use that information to help support the pollinator populations in your area. Happy gardening to all!
Contact: Maegen Gabriel
17120 Boyce Rd
Stockbridge MI (8 miles north of Chelsea)
734-498-2652
www.wildcherryfarm.com
nativeplants@wildcherryfarm.com
W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is a unique wildlife center that includes 3 miles of public trails through diverse habitat around the 40 acre Wintergreen Lake. Explore the native plant gardens for landscaping ideas for backyard habitats. The Sanctuary is the primary outreach arm of the Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station.
Contact: Lisa Duke
12685 East C Ave
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 671-2510
birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu
birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu
“A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity and stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.” Aldo Leopold