Business Details
Your Trusted Nursery for Quality Plants in Niles, MI
Varner's Greenhouse has served South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, and Southwest Michigan for over 40 years, offering quality plants and nursery stock at affordable prices. As a family-owned business, we prioritize customer experience by providing free access to our five-acre greenhouse complex and outdoor nursery. Our seasonal selectionsfrom Easter flowers to Christmas poinsettiashave become a community tradition, complemented by fundraising programs for schools and organizations.With expertise in annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees, we combine decades of horticultural knowledge with personalized service to meet diverse gardening needs. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted local resource for both retail and wholesale clients.
Services
Annual and Perennial Plants
Shrubs and Trees
Gift Cards
Fundraising Programs
Wholesale Sales
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience serving Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana.
- Our family-owned operation prioritizes personalized customer service and community engagement.
- We offer free access to five acres of greenhouses and outdoor nursery facilities.
- Our seasonal fundraising programs support schools, churches, and local organizations.
- We serve both retail customers and wholesale partners like florists and landscapers.
Services
Annual and Perennial Plants
Our greenhouses feature extensive selections of annual and perennial bedding plants tailored to regional growing conditions. Customers explore five acres of climate-controlled space to find varieties suited for gardens, containers, or indoor displays. Expert staff provide planting guidance and seasonal care tips to ensure plant longevity.
Shrubs and Trees
The outdoor nursery offers diverse shrubs and trees for residential and commercial landscaping projects. Our inventory includes native species, ornamental varieties, and hardy cultivars adapted to Midwest climates. Knowledgeable sales teams assist with plant selection, sizing, and planting techniques for optimal growth.
Fundraising Programs
We partner with schools and organizations through direct and voucher sales programs for seasonal plant fundraisers. Participants receive pre-priced inventory or vouchers for customers to redeem at our facility. This proven system has generated thousands in donations for local groups since the 1980s.
Wholesale Sales
Licensed retailers access bulk pricing on seasonal flowers, poinsettias, and nursery stock through our wholesale program. We supply florists, grocery stores, and landscapers with quality plants and offer tax-exempt purchasing documentation. Special order forms streamline large quantity transactions.
Gift Cards
Varner's Gift Cards provide flexible gifting options for holidays, birthdays, or special occasions. Recipients choose from our full inventory of plants, flowers, and nursery products during operating hours. Cards remain valid through multiple seasonal visits for added convenience.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We're open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM between March 1st and December 24th each year.
Do you offer delivery services?
We deliver bulk orders to central locations for fundraising programs but don't offer individual plant delivery.
Can I use gift cards for online purchases?
Gift cards apply to in-person purchases only at our Niles, MI location during regular business hours.
Do you sell landscaping materials?
We specialize in live plants and nursery stock but don't carry hardscaping materials or garden tools.
Are you a certified nursery?
As a family-owned operation, we focus on quality growing practices rather than formal certification programs.
How do fundraising programs work?
Choose direct sales for inventory distribution or voucher sales where customers redeem purchases at our facility.
