Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Farwell, MI
Elm Creek has been serving Central Michigan since 1987, established by Mike & Janice Jenkins who built the business with a commitment to treating customers like family. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience in horticulture, landscaping, and crafting to provide expert guidance alongside premium products. We specialize in creating personalized shopping experiences through our extensive inventory of plants, garden supplies, and craft materials while maintaining a strong focus on community engagement.Our certified Proven Winners Garden Center status reflects our dedication to quality plants and horticultural expertise. With two generations actively involved in operations, we maintain continuity in our customer service philosophy while adapting to evolving market demands through continuous learning and industry innovation.
Services
Garden Center
Landscape Supplies
Fabric & Craft Store
Snow Removal
Wild Bird Products
Quilting Department
Greenhouse Services
Outdoor Decor
Plant Hangers
Bird Feeders
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1987 with three generations of horticultural expertise
- Certified Proven Winners Garden Center with premium plant selections
- Personalized service approach treating every customer like family
- Locally-sourced maple syrup and regional craft products available
- Comprehensive snow removal services for residential and commercial properties
Associations and certifications
- Proven Winners Certified Garden Center
Services
Garden Center
Our certified Proven Winners Garden Center offers premium plants, flowers, and gardening supplies with expert horticultural advice. We provide seasonal selections including Hardy Fall Mums, African Violets, and Supertunias. Our knowledgeable staff assists with plant selection, care instructions, and garden design solutions.
Landscape Supplies
We supply comprehensive landscaping materials including premium potting mixes, soil amendments, and decorative elements. Our inventory features FoxFarm soil products, Coast of Maine seed starters, and landscape fabrics. Professional recommendations help customers achieve optimal growing conditions for their specific projects.
Fabric & Craft Store
Our craft department offers quilting fabrics, sewing notions, and DIY materials including Macram plant hangers and reversible aprons. We provide Block of the Month programs and professional long-arm quilting services. The store carries specialty crafting tools and materials for both beginners and experienced artisans.
Wild Bird Products
We offer complete wild bird solutions including premium feeders, specialty bird foods, and seasonal feeding supplies. Our inventory includes Nature's Window bird food blends and Perky-Pet squirrel-proof feeders. Staff provides expert advice on creating bird-friendly habitats and seasonal feeding strategies.
Snow Removal
Our snow removal services cover residential and commercial properties with plowing, salting, and shoveling options. We maintain equipment and staffing to ensure timely service during Michigan winters. The team provides customized snow management plans for different property types and business needs.
People
Mike Jenkins
Co-Owner
Co-founder with over 35 years in the horticulture industry, Mike Jenkins brings extensive business leadership and gardening expertise to Elm Creek's operations.
Janice Jenkins
Co-Owner
Co-founder Janice Jenkins contributes deep horticultural knowledge and customer service expertise, having worked directly with plants and greenhouse operations for decades.
Daniel Jenkins
Operations Manager
Third-generation operator Daniel Jenkins manages day-to-day operations, combining inherited business knowledge with modern retail management practices.
Questions
What are your current business hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Please call for holiday hours.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Yes, our certified staff provides free gardening advice and plant care guidance with decades of combined horticultural experience.
Are you a certified nursery?
We are a certified Proven Winners Garden Center, guaranteeing quality plants and professional horticultural expertise.
Do you sell local products?
Yes, we feature locally-made maple syrup from Mid-Michigan maple trees and carry regional craft products.
What snow removal services do you offer?
We provide plowing, salting, and shoveling services for residential and commercial properties in the Farwell area.
Do you have quilting supplies?
Our quilting department offers fabrics, notions, and the Block of the Month program with professional long-arm quilting services.
Reviews (4)
Willard Curtis
Jun 07, 2022
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We went there to buy rhubarb plants. This place is absolutely amazing! I've never seen anything like it! They have a sewing department that is like nothing you've seen before! Who would have thought? It is a destination! If you've never been there, you don't want to miss it!
Karla Pollington
May 22, 2022
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This has been one of my favorite places in the area that you can find a little bit of everything for the crafter, gardener or when you need something for the birds. I love to look here and see what I can find.
Karrieann Olson
May 07, 2022
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Only downside is the lack of verities within the plant type. Elm creek has many types of plants but usually only one verity of plant. For instance if you're looking for tomatoes you will only find one type of tomato. There is some plants with multiple types such as watermelon. But if you're lt for multiple types of plant from one verity such as blueberries, you're only going to find one type of blueberry plant.
V. A. L.
Apr 10, 2022
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Local made items, huge greenhouse selection, Birds. Including a talking parrot named Pete. A great wonderful place. Wind chime selection is awesome. Prices are great. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend
