Dear Gardening Friends,

Welcome to our 2010 Catalog of perennials, hostas, grasses, herbs, wildflowers, annuals and vegetables. We hope that you’ll find something for your garden!

Opening Day at the nursery is Friday April 16th, 2010. Business hours are as follows:
 

4330 Golf Club Rd. Howell MI, 48843

April 16^th – June 30^th

Mon – Fri, 9AM – 6 PM

Sat, 9 AM – 5PM

Sun, 10 AM – 4 PM

July 1^st – Oct 3^rd

Mon – Sat, 9AM – 5 PM

Sun, 10 AM – 4 PM

What’s New at Specialty Growers?

Last fall, we created a new Peony Display Garden! Peonies are gaining in popularity, so we wanted to provide our customers with an opportunity to compare many peony varieties side by side. Because this garden is very young, we don’t expect all of the peonies to bloom this spring, but its position in full sun and compost-enriched soil ensure that the plants will grow well and fill out quickly. We know it will be both rewarding and educational as the years go by.

We’ve also begun work on our new Native Plant Garden. Most likely, our busy schedule will delay our planting until late summer, but we’re getting a head-start on the project by greatly increasing the number of native species and cultivars we carry. Click on the left-hand link for Natives for a complete list. Also, look for the N symbol preceding plant names in the Perennials section of the catalog.
 

We’re Different

We know that you’ll enjoy a unique shopping experience at Specialty Growers. You’ll find display gardens featuring Perennials, Hostas, Ornamental Grasses and Shade Plants. We hope these gardens will help you gather ideas for your own gardens. Our plants are all grown right here, not shipped in from other areas, and because we grow our plants outdoors under natural conditions, they adapt and establish better in the garden. The nursery is laid out in a naturalistic style, utilizing various microclimates to grow the plants that are best suited to those conditions. Stroll through each section of the nursery -- you’re bound to find some unexpected treasures!

Expert Advice

Our dedicated staff members are experienced gardeners and horticulturists. We pride ourselves on our customer service and level of expertise. We are committed to providing you with reliable gardening advice and top-quality plants. Please feel free to ask us for suggestions and information while shopping.

Catalog

Our catalog is available on this website and as a hardcopy print version. Click on the left-hand button for Catalog to view our extensive list of Perennials, Hostas, Grasses, Wildflowers, Annuals, Herbs and Vegetables. If you’d like a hardcopy of the catalog, you can print one yourself using the PDF version on this site. Or if you’d prefer a traditional booklet-style catalog, we’ll be happy to mail one to you upon receipt of two first-class postage stamps. Please note that we do not offer mail-order sales – plants must be purchased at the nursery, but you may contact us at any time if you wish to place an order for pickup.

Sign up for our Email Newsletter
We’d like to invite you to sign up for our weekly email newsletter. We never sell names to other companies, and you can withdraw from the email list at any time. Each week, from April through September, you’ll receive information about new plants, problem-solving perennials, and plants that are looking exceptional that week. When you sign up for the Newsletter, you’ll get advance notice of sales and specials, Farmer’s Market information, and notification of Events. Click here to sign up!

Open Houses and Events
Mark your calendars for May 22nd and 23rd, our Spring Open House, and July 24th and 25th, our famous Daylily Dig! At our Open Houses, we roll out the red carpet to treat you to a wonderful garden shopping experience. We often have guest speakers, artists displaying and selling garden wares, and of course, refreshments! Check our website frequently; we’ll post more information as our plans develop and evolve. Make sure to visit us at the Brighton Farmer’s Market, on Saturdays, 8 AM – 1 PM, from May through July. We bring a fresh and unique selection of plants each week, and always feature some Market Specials. To find us, look for the little white truck with the yellow daylily on the side!

As always, we look forward to seeing you and serving you this season!