About Us

Started by Gordy and Julie Sovereign in 1995, Garden Goods was created with a vision to serve the northern Michigan market with knowledge, experience and expertise. In 2021 the torch was passed on by Gordy and Julie to Elise and Cory Holman. We believe gardening is an information-driven business. We pride ourselves on possessing several master gardener certifications, certified nurseryman designations and attending classes or seeking the most current information. Gardening evolves, and at Garden Goods we promise to stay appraised of the most up-to-date practices and techniques and always be the leader in the market.

Mike King

Michigan Master Gardener

Mike holds the record for being the longest (and oldest) member of the Garden Goods team. His tenure started in 1997 and you will recognize Mike as the snappy guy in the nursery yard with the pith helmet. When he is not sharing his plant wisdom with Garden Goods customers, Mike can be found riding along the bay front pulled by his eight Siberian Huskies. In the winter, Mike and his wife, Lee, put the dogs to work providing dog sled rides at Shanty Creek Resorts.