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Plan a garden nursery day with friends, a loved one, or a day for yourself along the Grand River Corridor in Brighton, Michigan and you get most of your spring garden shopping done all in one day. Plan your day on one of the first three Saturdays in April and you can hit all the special events and, of course, special prices. All four garden nurseries are on the same side of the street so they’re easy to find.
Clear the trunk, line it with a tarp and get ready to bring beauty to your yard.
Here’s an easy-to-plan, 5-step, itinerary that you can print off to use for planning your garden excursion:
1) You can start at the north end with Bordine Nursery, 2) then drive about two minutes down Grand River to English Gardens, 3) than drive about 3 minutes down Grand River to Meier Flowerland. 4) Then, continue to head south to downtown Brighton for a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants located on Main Street. Get your food to go and eat it while strolling along the Mill Pond walk and bridge. During this time make a few feathery friends and read about the long history of Brighton, Michigan. Stop in the Historic Building to take-in some local art and get inspired. 5) Get back in the car and continue to head south on Grand River for one last stop at the new Grasshopper Gardens (formerly Shady Stop). You’ll have to veer slightly to the right on Grand River which now becomes Rickett Road and head to Maltby Road. Grasshopper Gardens is located on the SE corner of Rickett and Maltby.
Here are details about each local garden nursery:
Bordine Nursery,http://www.bordines.com
6347 Grand River Road Brighton, MI (517) 552-9300, Opens: 3/26/2010 Hours not yet listed.
History: Founded by Darell Bordine (1906-1978) who started the business with a roadside stand in 1939.
Their website features: Plant Care Sheets, Plant Search, Gardening Tips and “The Bloom Newsletter.”
Events: 4/3/2010-”What’s New In The Garden” seminar 11:00am
4/10/2010-”Creating A Healthy & Happy Lawn” 2:00pm
4/17 & 4/18-2010 Bordine Spring EXPO-”Celebrating The American Backyard” 9-5pm
They carry everything from flowers, seeds, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, trees, water garden plants, and they have a large selection of hearty roses. Outside you’ll find soil and mulch bins that you can actually stick your hands in before deciding exactly what you’ll need.
English Gardens, http://www.englishgardens.com
7345 Grand River Road Brighton, MI (810) 534-5059, Hours: M-S 10-5, Sun. 11-5
Locally and family owned since 1954.
Features: Garden Center, Florist, Christmas Center, and a Patio Shop.
Events: 4/3/2010-Free, In-Store Presentation: “The Thrills and Spills of Container Gardening” 10:00 am
4/10/2010-Free, In-Store Presentation: “Grow Your Own Food” 10:00 am
4/17/2010-Free, In-Store Presentation: “Gardening 101″ 10:00 am
Along with flowers, seeds, vegetables, herbs, soil and mulch, they carry an impressive display of cold-tolerant, pansies at a deeply discounted price. They also have a unique gift shop complete with candles and decorations.
Meier Flowerland and Consignment Shop, http://www.meierflowerland.com
8087 Grand River Road Brighton, MI (810) 229-9430, Hours: M-S 9-6, Sun 10-4
Here you can stroll through the consignment shop that’s “man” friendly and maybe find some great deals.
Features: Florist, Herb House, Tress & Shrubs, Consignment Shop.
They have a series of large greenhouses that you can walk through to decide exactly what you want for your home yard or business. They also sell a variety of soils and mulch.
Grasshopper Gardens, http://www.grasshoppergardensmi.com
9020 Maltby Road Brighton, MI (810) 220-4406 Hours: M-S. 8-6, Sun. 11-4
Formerly known as Shady Stop, they have added many new features such as the “shop with confidence” program, pergolas, patio furniture and grills.
Features: new lower prices and a newly renovated showroom.
They carry flowers, tress, shrubs, soil, mulch, garden accessories and the outside of their store is beautifully landscape.~
By this time, you’re probably weary and ready to head home to unload and rest before creating your own garden paradise. Happy gardening!
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