Events

Open Houses (Click for Map)
Specialty Growers is located on 10 acres midway between Brighton and Howell in Livingston County. The pastoral setting serves as both the home and business of owner Karen Bovio. During Open Houses, gardeners are welcome to shop the entire Specialty Growers stock while they enjoy the country atmosphere and admire the spectacular floral displays. For convenient shopping, be sure to bring a wagon.

Our staff is on hand to assist with the selection and conveyance (to the checkout stations) of plants and to answer gardening questions. Cookies and lemonade are available, and often a guest speaker is on hand to talk about plants. Specialty Growers Open Houses offer a delightful way to shop and get acquainted with other garden enthusiasts. The hours for Open Houses are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2008 Open House Schedule
Mark your calendars! We’re hosting our very popular Open Houses again this year!

	May 24^th and 25^th(Saturday and Sunday) 9 am – 5 pm Memorial Day Open House
	*July 19^th* & 20^th***Our Annual Daylily Dig*
	*July 12^th* & 13^rdLACASA Garden Tour Weekend We donate 10% of GardenTour sales to LACASA**

Brighton Farmer’s Market (Click for Map)
Specialty Growers has been selling perennials and herbs at the Brighton Farmer’s Market since 1984. The Market is held every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot off First Street, adjacent to the Mill Pond in downtown Brighton. We set up our plant stand and display area for retail sales between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of July. Be sure to look for our white van with the yellow daylily painted on the side.

Each week we feature an assortment of perennials, herbs, unusual annuals and seasonal gourmet vegetable plants. The selection changes from week to week, so customers always stop by to see what’s new and different. Our knowledgeable staff can answer your gardening questions and advise you on the selection and care of your plants.

LACASA Garden Tour
Specialty Growers is a sponsor of the LACASA Garden Tour, which will be held this year on July 12^th and 13^th. On tour days, we will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We donate 10 percent of our proceeds over the two-day event to LACASA (Livingston Area Council Against Spousal Abuse). The organization, headquartered in Howell, supports and shelters victimized adults and children, educates the community and encourages positive action. We also serve as a ticket outlet for the tour, and customers can purchase tickets at our stand in the Brighton Farmer’s Market.

For more information on the LACASA visit: www.lacasa1.org

Farmers Market

May Open Shoppers

Group Visits
We are always happy to have garden clubs and other interested groups visit Specialty Growers to see our nursery operation and gardens in bloom and to shop for unusual plants. If you would like more information or wish to set up an appointment for your group, contact us at info@specialtygrowers.net.