Michigan Native Plant Sales in the Greater Lansing Area
Bouquet of Summer Flowers from Bendy Stem Farm
Bendy Stem Farm, LLC
Fall Sale Dates
Saturdays, Starting Aug. 19, 2023 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Meridian Township Farmers' Market, 1995 Central Park Dr., Okemos, MI 48864
Wednesdays, Starting Aug. 23, 2023 3:00-6:30 pm
Allen Farmers Market, 1629 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912
Upper midwest native plants grown and distributed from Dimondale Michigan. Plant offerings include ferns, shade & woodland ephemerals, trees & shrubs, grasses & sedges, and forbs. Find them at the Allen Street and Meridian Township Farmers' Markets, shop for plants on their website or by appointment at the nursery.
Fall Sale Dates
Saturdays, Starting Aug. 19, 2023 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Meridian Township Farmers' Market, 1995 Central Park Dr., Okemos, MI 48864
Wednesdays, Starting Aug. 23, 2023 3:00-6:30 pm
Allen Farmers Market, 1629 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912
Upper midwest native plants grown and distributed from Dimondale Michigan. Plant offerings include ferns, shade & woodland ephemerals, trees & shrubs, grasses & sedges, and forbs. Find them at the Allen Street and Meridian Township Farmers' Markets, shop for plants on their website or by appointment at the nursery.
White Pine Seedlingby Eli Sagor Flickr.com
Ingham Conservation District Fall Tree Sale 2023
Pre-order by Sept. 18 (mail-in) or Sept. 21 (online & phone). Pick up trees Sept. 22 & 23
1031 W. Dexter Trail, Mason, MI 48854, USA
The Ingham Conservation District offers several species of conifers during their Fall tree sale. They have seedling and transplant varieties that include firs, spruce, pine and tamaracks. The order deadline is Sept. 18th if mailing in the paper form. The deadline is Sept. 21st if purchasing through their online store. Pickup trees Sept. 22 & 23.
Fall can be an ideal time to plant. Air temperatures tend to be more stable and soil moisture more predictable, both of which can enhance root development. Fall planting is most successful in porous soils that are not prone to frost heave. Trees are bare root stock.
Pre-order by Sept. 18 (mail-in) or Sept. 21 (online & phone). Pick up trees Sept. 22 & 23
1031 W. Dexter Trail, Mason, MI 48854, USA
The Ingham Conservation District offers several species of conifers during their Fall tree sale. They have seedling and transplant varieties that include firs, spruce, pine and tamaracks. The order deadline is Sept. 18th if mailing in the paper form. The deadline is Sept. 21st if purchasing through their online store. Pickup trees Sept. 22 & 23.
Fall can be an ideal time to plant. Air temperatures tend to be more stable and soil moisture more predictable, both of which can enhance root development. Fall planting is most successful in porous soils that are not prone to frost heave. Trees are bare root stock.
Bumble Bees on Sneezeweed by USFWS Midwest Region Flickr.com
Clinton Conservation District Fall Native Plant Sale 2023
Pre-order by Sept. 20, pick up Sept 22, 2023 12:00-6:00 pm
Clinton Lakes County Park, 4665 Dewitt Rd., St. Johns, MI
The Clinton Conservation District if offering an extensive list of native wildflowers, grasses, trees and garden kits during their fall native plant sale. Order online by Sept. 20th or "Browse N' Buy" on Sept. 22nd at Clinton Lakes County park, St. John's (address above).
Pre-order by Sept. 20, pick up Sept 22, 2023 12:00-6:00 pm
Clinton Lakes County Park, 4665 Dewitt Rd., St. Johns, MI
The Clinton Conservation District if offering an extensive list of native wildflowers, grasses, trees and garden kits during their fall native plant sale. Order online by Sept. 20th or "Browse N' Buy" on Sept. 22nd at Clinton Lakes County park, St. John's (address above).
Native Plant Sale by Tony Alter "tobyotter"
Flickr.com
Harris Nature Center Fall Native Plants Sale
October 7, 2023 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos, MI 48864, USA
Fall is a great time to plant Native Plants! The Harris Nature Center will be hosting a Fall Native Plants Sale on Saturday, October 7th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Native Plant Sale includes Michigan native shrubs, sedges, grasses, wildflowers, ferns and complete garden kits. All proceeds benefit HNC. The native plants are grown locally at Designs by Nature in Laingsburg, Go Grow Plant Natives in Charlotte and Michigan Woodland Wildflowers & Ferns in Haslett.
For more information about the Native Plants Sale contact HNC at hnc@meridian.mi.us or call 517.349.3866.
Meridian Township residents are encouraged to plant native plants in their yards to help protect wetlands. Putting native plants back into the buffer or vegetation strip helps to maintain ponds, streams and wetlands in their natural state by filtering out pollutants, providing habitats for wildlife and securing stream banks against erosion. To learn more about the Township’s Wetland Education Campaign and how you can help “Build Back the Buffer”, please visit the Wetlands Webpage.
October 7, 2023 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos, MI 48864, USA
Fall is a great time to plant Native Plants! The Harris Nature Center will be hosting a Fall Native Plants Sale on Saturday, October 7th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Native Plant Sale includes Michigan native shrubs, sedges, grasses, wildflowers, ferns and complete garden kits. All proceeds benefit HNC. The native plants are grown locally at Designs by Nature in Laingsburg, Go Grow Plant Natives in Charlotte and Michigan Woodland Wildflowers & Ferns in Haslett.
For more information about the Native Plants Sale contact HNC at hnc@meridian.mi.us or call 517.349.3866.
Meridian Township residents are encouraged to plant native plants in their yards to help protect wetlands. Putting native plants back into the buffer or vegetation strip helps to maintain ponds, streams and wetlands in their natural state by filtering out pollutants, providing habitats for wildlife and securing stream banks against erosion. To learn more about the Township’s Wetland Education Campaign and how you can help “Build Back the Buffer”, please visit the Wetlands Webpage.
Wildtype Native Plant Nursery
Wildtype Design, Native Plants & Seed
Pre-order and pick up by appointment (details below)
900 N. Every Road, Mason MI 48854, USA
Wildtype Nursery is open to the public for retail sales on select dates in May and August. At other times of the year, plants can be preordered and picked up by appointment. Minimum quantities and sale totals apply for pre-orders. Find all the details here.
Wildtype specializes in growing plants native to Michigan, from Michigan genotypes. They grow trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers. It is their objective to propagate nursery stock with enough genetic diversity to create self-sustaining populations. They also offer services such as site assessment, invasive species management, native plant installation and native landscape maintenance.
Pre-order and pick up by appointment (details below)
900 N. Every Road, Mason MI 48854, USA
Wildtype Nursery is open to the public for retail sales on select dates in May and August. At other times of the year, plants can be preordered and picked up by appointment. Minimum quantities and sale totals apply for pre-orders. Find all the details here.
Wildtype specializes in growing plants native to Michigan, from Michigan genotypes. They grow trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers. It is their objective to propagate nursery stock with enough genetic diversity to create self-sustaining populations. They also offer services such as site assessment, invasive species management, native plant installation and native landscape maintenance.
Swamp Milkweed by USFWS Midwest Region Flickr.com
Designs by Nature, LLC
Find them at Conservation District Sales, Shop Their Website
9874 Chadwick, Laingsburg, MI 48848, USA (by appointment only)
Visit the Designs by Nature website where customers can place orders for curbside pickup or have them shipped for an extra fee. They sell native wildflowers, grasses and sedges in quart pots, details here, as well as garden kits that include 32 plants of various species in themes such as Monarch Way Station, Pollinator Garden, Shoreline Garden and more.
Designs by Nature provides natural landscaping, design and consulting, environmental education, and habitat management planning in addition to selling Michigan native plants. Visitation is by appointment only. Check their "Location" tab to find other Designs by Nature franchises throughout Michigan.
Find them at Conservation District Sales, Shop Their Website
9874 Chadwick, Laingsburg, MI 48848, USA (by appointment only)
Visit the Designs by Nature website where customers can place orders for curbside pickup or have them shipped for an extra fee. They sell native wildflowers, grasses and sedges in quart pots, details here, as well as garden kits that include 32 plants of various species in themes such as Monarch Way Station, Pollinator Garden, Shoreline Garden and more.
Designs by Nature provides natural landscaping, design and consulting, environmental education, and habitat management planning in addition to selling Michigan native plants. Visitation is by appointment only. Check their "Location" tab to find other Designs by Nature franchises throughout Michigan.
Coreopsis by Cindy Gustafson Flickr.com
Go Grow Plant Natives, LLC
Shop or Pick up by Appointment
2230 Valley Hwy., Charlotte , MI 48813, USA (by appointment only)
Go Grow Plant Natives is a home-based nursery located near Charlotte, Michigan. They focus on growing flowers, grasses, sedges, shrubs, and trees that have a Native Michigan genotype. Their mission is to provide native Michigan plants to the public as easily as possible. Visit their website to get lists of available plants, prices and events where they will be selling. Nursery visits can also be arranged by appointment.
Shop or Pick up by Appointment
2230 Valley Hwy., Charlotte , MI 48813, USA (by appointment only)
Go Grow Plant Natives is a home-based nursery located near Charlotte, Michigan. They focus on growing flowers, grasses, sedges, shrubs, and trees that have a Native Michigan genotype. Their mission is to provide native Michigan plants to the public as easily as possible. Visit their website to get lists of available plants, prices and events where they will be selling. Nursery visits can also be arranged by appointment.
Ironweed by Great Smoky Mountains National Park Flickr.com
Midwest Green Services
Pre-order and Pick up by Appointment
9511 Beard Rd., Laingsburg MI 48848, USA (by appointment only)
Midwest Green Services opened June 29, 2022 and is "possibly Michigan's smallest purveyor of Michigan native wildflowers". Plants are grown in pots made from post consumer, and reused materials. Their mission is "To promote native wildlife through the conversion of grass deserts to native plantscapes". They also do green roof planning and installation. Visit their website for a list of available plants or to contact them with questions.
Pre-order and Pick up by Appointment
9511 Beard Rd., Laingsburg MI 48848, USA (by appointment only)
Midwest Green Services opened June 29, 2022 and is "possibly Michigan's smallest purveyor of Michigan native wildflowers". Plants are grown in pots made from post consumer, and reused materials. Their mission is "To promote native wildlife through the conversion of grass deserts to native plantscapes". They also do green roof planning and installation. Visit their website for a list of available plants or to contact them with questions.
Trillium grandiflorum by Charles de Mille-Isles
Flickr.com
BetterFinds Plant Sales
Find them at East Lansing, Williamston and Midland Farmer's Markets late April thru mid-June.
BetterFinds LLC, is a Michigan licensed nursery offering specimen & architectural grade native Michigan perennials & ferns. They specialize in shade-loving woodland wildflowers. Follow their Facebook page for available inventory and email in your order. Plants can be picked up at one of the farmers markets they visit or delivered if you live in Midland or Lansing, Michigan. For more information click here.
Find them at East Lansing, Williamston and Midland Farmer's Markets late April thru mid-June.
BetterFinds LLC, is a Michigan licensed nursery offering specimen & architectural grade native Michigan perennials & ferns. They specialize in shade-loving woodland wildflowers. Follow their Facebook page for available inventory and email in your order. Plants can be picked up at one of the farmers markets they visit or delivered if you live in Midland or Lansing, Michigan. For more information click here.