• Lavender Plants

    Cold-hardy lavender for northern gardens

    Shop individual Spring 2027 lavender starters or build a mix-and-match lavender garden.

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  • Pollinator Plants

    Plants for bees, butterflies & beneficial insects

    Flowering plants selected to add color while supporting pollinators throughout the growing season.

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    Woodland Plants

    Plants for shade, woodland edges & natural gardens

    Selections for the quieter parts of the garden, including shade and woodland conditions.

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  • Northern Growing Experience

    Plants are selected with Michigan's Upper Peninsula climate and growing conditions in mind.

  • Organically Grown

    Our plants are grown using organic practices designed to support healthy soil, plants and beneficial insects.

  • Licensed Michigan Nursery

    Pause Lavender Farm is a licensed Michigan nursery on the Stonington Peninsula.

  • Pollinator & Wildlife Focused

    Our growing areas coexist with a USDA-recognized pollinator garden and year-round wildlife habitat.

  • Growing Lavender in Michigan


    Practical guidance for northern lavender gardens.

    Lavender Guide 
  • Pollinator Plants for Michigan


    Build a garden that supports bees and butterflies.

    Plant Guide 
  • Woodland Gardening in the U.P.


    Ideas for shade, woodland edges, and natural spaces.

    Woodland Plant Tips