Your Local Greenhouse in Portage, MI

Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables, and Herbs — Grown With Five Generations of Care

When spring arrives in Portage and overnight lows finally climb above 50°F, your garden is ready to go — and so are we. John Schuring Jr. Co. Greenhouse has been serving Portage gardeners for over 50 years from our location at 610 Schuring Road, offering locally grown annuals, perennials, vegetable starter plants, and herbs that are already conditioned to Michigan's climate. Rather than settling for plants shipped from distant growing regions, you get varieties that have been nurtured right here in southwest Michigan and selected with your specific growing season in mind.

Portage's compressed spring planting window — shaped by a last frost date that typically falls in mid-May — means timing matters. Our seasonal operation runs during that critical April through June period when bedding plants, container flowers, and vegetable transplants need to go in the ground. Whether you're working with a sunny border, a raised vegetable bed, or a front porch container arrangement, our team can help you choose what will perform best in your yard this season.

Plants That Perform in Portage's Growing Season

Five generations of greenhouse growing means we've watched thousands of Portage gardens come to life each spring. That kind of accumulated experience shapes everything from the varieties we carry to the advice we give at the bench. We stock annuals that deliver continuous color through frost, perennials that return reliably year after year, and vegetable and herb starts that give your garden a weeks-long head start over direct seeding — which matters in a shorter growing season like Michigan's.

Our retail greenhouse is open to home gardeners looking for quality plants and straightforward guidance. We also offer a wholesale program for organizations and a Daisy Dollars fundraising program for community groups — a reflection of how deeply rooted we are in the Portage area. From first-time gardeners to multi-decade enthusiasts, our team meets you where you are and helps you make the most of the season ahead.

Spring selections go fast, and the best varieties are often claimed early in the season. Reach out to John Schuring Jr. Co. Greenhouse today to plan your Portage garden — visit us at 610 Schuring Road during our seasonal hours and see what's growing.

What to Expect When You Visit

Stopping by the greenhouse is the best way to see what's available and get personalized advice for your specific Portage yard conditions. Here's what gardeners typically find when they visit us during our seasonal window:

• A wide selection of annual flowers chosen for continuous color and sun or shade performance
• Perennial plants suited to Portage's freeze-and-thaw cycle and Michigan soil conditions
• Vegetable and herb starter plants that are weeks ahead of what you'd start from seed
• Hands-on guidance from staff who have grown plants in this region for generations
• Wholesale and fundraising options for Portage-area organizations and community groups

We're open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM during our April through June season. Come in early for the best selection — and bring your questions. Whether you're planning a vegetable garden or filling a flowerbed, our team at John Schuring Jr. Co. Greenhouse is here to help you make the most of every growing day in Portage, MI.