About

We are proud of our roots and pride ourselves on offering the same service and quality that we offered decades ago.

What we do

Ludemas Floral & Garden operates a greenhouse year-round to bring you fresh seasonal plants. We are also a full-service florist for any occasion including weddings, corporate events, and funerals. We offer delivery service to Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. Ludemas Floral & Garden can also assist you with out-of-town orders by phone or in person.

Ludema’s Family Story

Since the early 1900s, Ludemas Floral and Garden has been a family business with each generation building and improving the legacy that began with Hendrik and Hilje.

Personalized care with each order

Committed to quality and service

Flowers and gifts for all occasions

Your satisfaction is our #1 priority

Easy online ordering

Our Promise

At Ludemas Floral & Garden, we are committed to quality and service. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee is our personal commitment to creating long-term relationships with our customers. Your satisfaction is our number one priority, not just because it’s our job, but because we care. We choose only the freshest, highest quality flowers and our shop has a professional and caring staff to serve all your floral and garden needs. Need help with a special event? We’ll help you choose the perfect flowers for the occasion. Same-day deliveries are available if your order has been placed by 2 pm EST.

Hilje Ludema
Hendrick Ludema and his wife, Hilje (pictured) hauled their farm-grown produce on a horse-drawn cart to supply the local produce markets.
Adriana Ludema
Abe and his wife, Adriana (pictured) took over the farm in the early 1940s and continued to supply local markets.
Abe Ludema
Abe tending the cauliflower.
Abe and Bud Planting the Hotbeds
Like the generations before him, Bud Ludema (left) worked alongside his father to learn his trade.
Bud Ludema 1941
Bud Ludema as a young man.
Bud and Sue 1944
Bud and his wife, Sue continued growing crops and decided to expand the business.
Dave and Bud 1960
Dave Ludema (back) with his father, Bud.
Abe Ludema 1967
Abe Ludema in the new greenhouse with tomatoes.
Bud and Mike
Bud and his son, Mike in the greenhouse.
Ludemas 1979
The retail business began with a produce stand facing Eastern Ave.
Dave Ludema
Dave tending the poinsettias.
Rene´ Ludema
Dave and his wife, Rene´expanded beyond produce and began selling annuals and perennial garden flowers. The name of the business changes to Ludemas Floral and Garden.
Bud in the pumpkin patch 1998