Chamber welcomes newest member

Baraga County Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome their newest member:

Kismet Gardens!!!

Located at 14500 Korhonen Rd in Baraga, Kismet Gardens offers native plants for pollinators.  Per the owner, David Hunter,  “including native plants on your property has a huge impact on wildlife, climate and people”. 

What is a native plant?

A plant is native if it has occurred naturally for thousands of years in a region, ecosystem, or habitat without human introduction. These plants have formed symbiotic relationships with native wildlife over thousands of years, meaning that many native animals are dependent on these particular species to survive. Native plants are always the best bet when it comes to supporting their local wildlife.

Ideally, a habitat space should consist of 100% native plants. We recommend first striving for 70% native species in your planting location.

Why are they a better choice than non-native plants?

Non-native plants are species that evolved in other parts of the world or were cultivated by humans into forms that don’t exist in nature. These plants do not support native wildlife as well as native species and can occasionally even escape into the wild and become invasive species that destroy natural habitat. A native oak species can support over 550 caterpillar species in just one region. A non-native tree like a ginkgo supports zero.

Stop by the greenhouse for a visit or check them out on facebook.

Summer 2025 Greenhouse hours

Tu, Th, Fri 10:00 – 6:00

Sat 8:00 – 12:00

Wed @ Chassell Farmers Market 3:00 – 6:00