Stop in Thursday, Friday & Saturday for some early spring flowers before our official opening day on Monday, April 1.
Our free 2024 Plant Guides are available to pick up in at both locations.
We're growing with optimism! Join us for a series of talks and an array of spring blooms that’ll get you growing in 2024.
Cicadas, Garden Pests & More! Learn how these tiny creatures play a huge role in our ecosystem. Talks, crafts & storytime offer something for everyone.
Get Rooted in Nature and celebrate the beauty and importance of native plants in our local ecosystem. Gardeners of all levels welcomed!
Gardening Resources
timely tips to help succeed in your garden & home
The Year of the Cicada: Will It Live Up to the Hype?
The state of Illinois is set to experience a natural phenomenon that hasn’t happened since 1803. It’s the simultaneous emergence of two distinct broods of cicadas. It’s been all over the news but, will it live up to the hype?
Buffering Your Blossoms: Safeguarding Early Buds
We are all eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring, and this February warm up is giving us a taste of what is yet to come. However, unexpected challenges can arise when flowering trees and shrubs bud out too early due
New & Noteworthy Plants for 2024
Each year, our department managers strive to bring new varieties that offer beauty and function to your garden. Here are a several new varieties for 2024 that we are particular excited to offer. From annuals to ornamental trees and everything