How to Start a Native Plant Garden Resources

Thanks for choosing to create a habitat oasis in your yard! Here’s links to all of the resources that come with this class. Send me an email at spencer@querkuscreative.com if you have any questions.

The Class


Watch a Video Recording From a Previous Workshop
View a PDF of the Slides
View an Extended Version of the Slides
Commonly Available and Beginner Friendly Native Plants of Michigan

Resources


Michigan Vegetation Map Circa 1800
1800's Vegetation Conversion Chart
University of Michigan Herbarium: Michigan Flora
Natural Communities of Michigan
Common Native Plant Species Information
River City Wild Ones

Local Native Plant Sales


Birdsfoot Native Nursery

Pre-orders Due: Wednesday, May 1
Pickup: Saturday, May 18 10:30am-1:30pm


Organization & Link to More Info

Sale Date


Pre-orders Due: Friday, May 10
Pickup: Saturday, May 18 9:30am-12:30pm


In-Person Sale: Saturday, May 11 10am - 4pm
Online Sale Opens: Saturday, May 18


Cold Stream Farm
Michigan Wildflower Farm

Native Plants, Veggies & More: Saturday, May 18


Pre-order: Closed
Browse N’ Buy: Saturday, May 25 10am-3pm


Pre-order: Closed
Browse N’ Buy: Saturday, June 1 9am-1pm


Fundraiser at Fulton St. Farmers Market: Saturday, July 17

Online Native Plant Retailers


Prairie Moon
Designs By Nature
Black Cap Farm
Prairie Nursery

Local Native Plant Retailers


Hidden Savanna Nursery - Kalamazoo
Romence Gardens - Grand Rapids
Artemis Growers - Saranac
The Garden Guru LLC. - Rockford
Full List of Statewide Vendors