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Northland Gardens

7269 Lakeshore Road
Lakeport, MI 48059
810-385-5500     800-320-6846

northlandgardens@bythequay.com
Hal and Diane Buttrell, Proprietors

Proprietors Hal and Diane Buttrell




Northland Gardens is known for several things:

  • 30 years experience
  • genuine personal service
  • the quality of our nursery stock,
  • and the peaceful setting in which we present it.

 



Northland Gardens Yard


Northland Gardens Patio

COME VISIT . . .

Take time to wander through our English style garden beds. The breeze from Lake Huron will you refresh you as you experience new fragrances, enjoy the resident hummingbirds and discover exciting new plant material. The native songbirds that nest in the surrounding hardwoods will tell you...


"Northland Gardens isn’t just a place to buy it’s a sanctuary for the soul!"



Wind Vane

IN THE MAIN GREENHOUSE . . .

You’ll find the work of master potter Duane Collins featuring nesters, feeders, Ikebana Dishes and vases. By the Quay is back with restoration quality architectural iron and exquisite porcelain art on tile.

 

 

Rose Arbor

ON THE GROUNDS . . .

You’ll find arbors, trellises, and wind sculptures displayed among a healthy selection of trees and shrubs. Annuals and perennials are everywhere you look in porch pots, hanging baskets, singles and flats!



Tour of Trees

Northland Gardens offers a very personal "Tour of Trees" by appointment. Allow 45 minutes and expect a wealth of information and recommendations for your specific needs… with no charge or obligation!

Product Line

Only the best will do! Monrovia, Epic, Iseli, and Proven Winners are the standards. Trees and shrubs are selected from top growers in Michigan, Ontario, Ohio, New Jersey and Oregon. Landscape design, delivery, and planting, are available options.

For information, or to place an order
call 1-800-320-6846
or email
northlandgardens@bythequay.com

VISA - MASTERCARD - DISCOVER

 
Currently at Northland Gardens
Spring, 2004


What's New This Spring?
A0001 KOI POND INSTALLATION WORKSHOP APRIL 24-25
A0001 KOI POND INSTALLATION WORKSHOP APRIL 24-25
A0001 KOI POND INSTALLATION WORKSHOP APRIL 24-25
Come and observe the installation of a Koi Pond! It's a work in progress which will give you a clear understanding of what it takes to create a work of art for your yard.
A001.  LIVING WREATH WORKSHOP             Friday, April 30th 9:30-11am and 6:30-8pm
A001. LIVING WREATH WORKSHOP Friday, April 30th 9:30-11am and 6:30-8pm
A001. LIVING WREATH WORKSHOP Friday, April 30th 9:30-11am and 6:30-8pm
If you think this wreath is stunning, wait 2 weeks or a month! It will fill out more, with that Stag Horn (the bow!) becoming the ultimate fashion statement with the ivy trailing as long as you like it. Just keep pruning to suit your taste... We had a workshop that 7 people left delighted with their creations!
A002.  STRAWBERRY DELIGHT  THURS, MAY 13th  6:30-8:00pm  FRI, MAY 14th 9:30-11:00am
A002. STRAWBERRY DELIGHT THURS, MAY 13th 6:30-8:00pm FRI, MAY 14th 9:30-11:00am
A002. STRAWBERRY DELIGHT THURS, MAY 13th 6:30-8:00pm FRI, MAY 14th 9:30-11:00am
STRAWBERRY DELIGHT - Class fee $25.00 Have fun potting a terra-cotta starwberry pot and then enjoy it all summer long, nibbling your very own everbearing strawberries. THURSDAY MAY 13th
6:30-8:00 PM FRIDAY MAY 14
9:30-11:00 AM
A003.  SHADY LADY WORKSHOP
A003. SHADY LADY WORKSHOP
A003. SHADY LADY WORKSHOP
THE SHADY LADY - No Charge! So you've discovered sun plants don't do well in the shade? Let us introduce you to a whole new world of color and texture meant just for the shade. Then purchase your favorites to try in the garden. MONDAY, MAY 17 ~ 9:30 am-11:00am MONDAY, MAY 17 ~ 6:30-8:00 pm
A004.  WICKER POUCH GREETER
A004. WICKER POUCH GREETER
A004. WICKER POUCH GREETER
WICKER POUCH GREETER - Class fee $25.00 Welcome your guests with this inviting basket pouch that you will plant with annuals for sun or shade. THURSDAY, MAY 20 ~ 6:30-8:00 pm FRIDAY, MAY 21 ~ 9:30-11:00 am
A005.  GOURMET GARDEN WORKSHOP
A005. GOURMET GARDEN WORKSHOP
A005. GOURMET GARDEN WORKSHOP
Create a custom GOURMET GARDEN in a container and learn about the different uses and care of cullinary herbs. $25.00 fee covers plants and container.
Thursday June 3rd ~ 6:30 - 8:00pm
Friday June 4th ~ 9:30 - 11:00am
A01.      PASSION FLOWER
A01. PASSION FLOWER
A01. PASSION FLOWER
THE STAR OF NORTHLAND GARDENS THIS SPRING! With the movie "THE PASSION" in such sharp focus, this flower has also had it's renaissance within the Christian community! See our article in AT HOME magazine (4/17/2004) to learn the flowers lore and history! Yes, we have copies!
A02.   NORTHLAND GARDENS CUSTOMER POTTING BENCH
A02. NORTHLAND GARDENS CUSTOMER POTTING BENCH
A02. NORTHLAND GARDENS CUSTOMER POTTING BENCH
Our new improved customer service this year is the potting bench! Why make a mess at your house when you can use our greenhouse? Our tools, our burlap, our soil, your container (unless you buy one from us!) and whatever you purchased and need to pot! FREE OF CHARGE TO NORTHLAND GARDENS CUSTOMERS!
A03.      RENEE BUSY POTTING!
A03. RENEE BUSY POTTING!
A03. RENEE BUSY POTTING!
Here's Renee Leslie hard at work potting some spring pansy's... You'll notice we have a wonderful supply to choose from! Pot them yourself, or buy one that Rene has artfully put together!
A04.   OUR NEW GALLERY SPACE!
A04. OUR NEW GALLERY SPACE!
A04. OUR NEW GALLERY SPACE!
Dr. Bart has moved and we wish him well! His former office has been transformed into a gallery of tropical plants and art! With heating and cooling more even, we've expanded our product line... It's a MUST SEE!
A05.   BY THE QUAY
A05. BY THE QUAY
A05. BY THE QUAY
By The Quay is also back at it again! Architectural Iron from New Orleans,which can be used for arbor parts, trellis parts, plant hangers, shelf brackets or as single pieces to hang on the wall. By The Quay also offers the pottery of Master Potter Duane Collins, Pewabic Tilist, Karin Warnack, porcelain art, Wildchild Botanical products, and interesting garden accents!
A05. WILDCHILD BOTANICALS
A05. WILDCHILD BOTANICALS
A05. WILDCHILD BOTANICALS
CELEBRATE LIFE WITH GOOD FRIENDS AND ART! You select the friends, and we'll help with the art! Here you see Master Potter Duane Collin's work, Wildchild Botanical's fine handmade soaps, porcelain art by Benaya, and the ultimate art offered by the Creator, the Passion Flower!
A07.  HYBISCUS
A07. HYBISCUS
A07. HYBISCUS
This is the tropical hybiscus, not the hardy species that will winter in Michigan. Offered in a pot, standing about 4 feet tall, it's an excellent choice by your patio door so you can move it outdoors during the summer, and enjoy it indoors when the weather gets nippy.
AO6.   BOUGANVILLA
AO6. BOUGANVILLA
AO6. BOUGANVILLA
Available in several vibrant colors in a hanging pot, Bouganvilla will add color and grace wherever you put it! The flowers that drop off hold their color and shape and look lovely displayed in one of Duane Collins eliptical bowls!
Northland Staff
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HAL AND DIANE BUTTRELL
HAL AND DIANE BUTTRELL
HAL AND DIANE BUTTRELL
It was thirty-one years ago that Hal Buttrell traded being a stock broker for becoming a plantsman. That venture resulted in the creation of Northland Gardens. Both Hal and Diane are eager to share their extensive knowledge of plant material and landscape/garden design.
DAVE MEDDAUGH
DAVE MEDDAUGH
DAVE MEDDAUGH
Dave plants trees, installs pavers, cuts garden beds, lays sod, manages the landscape crew, and more! When Northland Gardens is at the jobsite, you'll see Dave "digging in!" Dave has been with Northland Gardens since 1990.
RENEE LESLIE
RENEE LESLIE
RENEE LESLIE
Renee has been with Northland Gardens since April of 1993. Matchmaking your garden aspirations with just the right plant material is her forte, and she gladly shares her knowledge and experience to guide you in the selection and care of the many varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and herbs.
MEGGAN AND MICA
MEGGAN AND MICA
MEGGAN AND MICA
Both Meg and Mica have their own expertise, but both have a wide range of knowledge and creativity to tap! Always feel free to ask questions!

Northland Gardens  ||  7269 Lakeshore Road  ||  Lakeport, MI 48059  ||  810-385-5500  ||  800-320-6846

northlandgardens@bythequay.com
Hal and Diane Buttrell, Proprietors
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