Spring 2026 Southeast Michigan Plant Swaps and Native Plant Sales

Spiky cylindrical flowers comprised of small violet-blue florets rise from whorls of long serrated green leaves on several upright plants. The violet-blue flowers are in different sizes, one appears to be almost three inches in size.

Though we have overcast skies, iced-over puddles, and light snow showers today, I’m excited to find announcements of upcoming plant swaps and native plant sales in southeast Michigan.

This year marks the third year I’ve compiled a list of publicly announced spring plant swaps and sales in southeast Michigan.

If you’re new to gardening or an avid gardener and looking to expand your garden this year, check out my list.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month in Southeast Michigan

Event registration page for She Built This City: Women Who Shaped Detroit highlighting event details.

Celebrated in March in the United States, Women’s History Month is a month-long celebration focusing on the role of women in American history.

Special events are held around the country to highlight and honor the accomplishments of women throughout our history.

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