Bales Lumber &amp; Supply

It's a really good place to find just about any kind of fresh produce. The selection is good and…read morethe prices are fair. We have recommended it to our friends and neighbors.

It's the Farm. It's the Keller Farm stand of Westmont…read more And who can resist or doesn't enjoy a good farm stand? Fresh vegetables and preserves etc. It's always an enjoyable stop.

A row of Sweet Corn growing at our farm in Plainfield/Oswego

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The Corn Picker filling a truck for sale at our Carol Stream location

Vern Goers Greenhouse

4.1(35 reviews)

2.8 mi

I've visited this place four different times, and every single time I've been impressed by the…read morevariety of inventory. It's honestly a hidden gem. I love walking through the store and discovering all the unique items they carry, you can get lost in the sauce for sure. That said, the experience with the staff has consistently been disappointing. Across all four visits, the employees have ranged from cold to outright unfriendly and rude. We usually visit with our kids, and it often feels like our mere presence is an inconvenience. Asking for help or advice seems to irritate them even more, which makes the shopping experience unnecessarily uncomfortable. My wife and I have been debating going back now that spring is here because the inventory truly is fantastic, but we're honestly bracing ourselves for the same salty attitudes we've come to expect. Pricing is also a bit above market value, leaning toward overpriced, though that's becoming more common everywhere these days.

First off, I am not one to leave a negative review, so I will focus on the positives…read more My partner was immediately helped by a gentleman and guided to what she was looking for. Of which, there was plenty of variety. I was impressed with the variety of items available for my selections as well, but they saved me a lot of time, trouble and money, in that they won't be selling me anything. Things to improve: Greet your customers warmly when they come in whether you despise them or not. Being rude and curt is a clear sign you are not interested in maintaining customers.

Large selection of geraniums

The greenhouse is open year round and you can see the entire growing process happen throughout the year

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The Hidden Gardens

4.5(15 reviews)

4.1 mi

Very clean and serene, I bought a membership to return I feel this is a asset to Atlantaread more

Great selection of established and starter stock. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff.read more

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Wannemaker's Home & Garden Center

2.9(115 reviews)

3.2 mi

Beautiful selection of flowers and indoor and outdoor tasty vegetables!!!…read more I did not require any service as I am a Master Gardener The value is there... if you are unable to get down on the ground and take care of planting your own seeds and weeding a garden or simply umwilling... it requires a great deal of time and effort I purchased these two beautiful plants myself as it is raining and I can repot them and plant them as indoor flowers and houseplants in the summer I should start a GoFundMe for my seeds and ceramic pots and watering can needs!

They have wonderful outdoor products, plants and decorative items…read more However, their customer service is horrendous! I was in need of a fountain cover and the one they told me would fit was about 5 times larger than I needed. They would not exchange it and strongly told me it would never fit back in the packaging so they couldn't resell it. I folded it right after trying it on my fountain and it easily fit correctly back in the package. He wouldn't listen or even look closely at the package. Was it perfect, no as the corners were a little folded, but did not look used. I tried to return it 2 days after I purchased it. Make sure you ensure your purchase will work for you, otherwise you are out of luck.

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Hacker's Glenbard Gardens

4.7(46 reviews)

8.0 mi

I am starting a garden and was recommended to come here. There was a great variety to choose from…read more The staff was friendly and helpful. They were caring for the plants which was great to see. I feel like I got a lot for what I paid which is great! I didn't buy any flowers but I will be back to get some! There were so many beautiful ones to choose from.

Great selection of vegetable transplants. Many varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers…read more that would only be found as seeds.

Sweet peppers, banana peppers, variety of cucumbers, zucchini, habanero, ghost pepper

Spinach, broccoli, grape tomatoes

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Not a San Marzano

Clovers Garden Center

3.0(16 reviews)

2.9 mi

So this place is currently being redone but it will still be there afterwards. I haven't gone for…read morethe plants (we usually grow from seeds) but got our last two Christmas trees from here. He was sooooooooooooo nice and remembered my husband so when we got there he literally had put a tree aside for us that he thought we'd like; we did. I mean, look at this tree! It looks like it ate another tree, lol. Can't wait to check out what he has other seasons.

Amazing first time here, great selection, helpful staff and even better prices! Will be coming back…read morehere first stop every year!

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Phillips Flowers & Gifts

Flowers are pretty! I live in Oregon and have to send one to my stepmom that Iives in Chicago. It…read morewas a rush order and within 2 hours, she received them and said they're beautiful!

Flowers delivered were even better than the picture!! The person who received them LOVED them…read more Thank you SO MUCH!

Bridal Bouquet by Phillip's Flowers courtesy of the Celebration Society

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Special Event Centerpieces

Tameling's Landscape Supply

4.4(11 reviews)

3.5 mi

These folks are awesome. Bag your own mulch and reasonably priced hardscaping. Stones, Unilock,…read moreBoulders, and gravel. There are no plants here. The people are helpful and easy to deal with. If it's time to trick out the yard these are the people to see.

Homeowners, do you have questions about how to create your landscaping? Tameling Industries has a…read morequalified sales staff to receive the help and direction both homeowners and landscapers need. No matter how big or small the landscape project is, Tameling Industries will give you the attention you deserve. Tameling Industries has been in business for over 70 years and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Tameling Industries also provides a showroom floor, with twenty display racks, installed pathways, patios and outdoor element displays in their yard. The display racks and pathways are labeled with the product name and color. Customers are more than welcome to stop by even if they are closed to browse their vast selection. Tameling Industries also provides pick-up or delivery services and definitely a one-stop shop for both landscapers and homeowners.

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The English Garden Flower Shop

4.8(25 reviews)

1.0 mi

I ordered Valentine's Day bouquets for my wife and daughter from The English Garden, and the…read moreexperience was top-notch from start to finish. I had them delivered, and even on the busiest floral day of the year, they arrived right on time and in perfect condition. The arrangements were stunning--lush, high-end, and far beyond the 'standard' bouquets you find elsewhere. My wife was thrilled with the elegance of hers, and it was a special treat for my daughter to receive such a beautiful arrangement of her own. It's clear this shop handles the holiday rush with total professionalism. If you want premium flowers and reliable delivery in Clarendon Hills, this is the place!

I have never met a more cohesive and creative team of super-florists in my life! And Doug is an…read moreabsolute dream to work with! I needed a Parisian-themed floral arrangement and he used his expansive, industry experience to wow both myself and the recipient. I mean, just look at the gorgeous result! From the moment you hear "hello" on the other line of the phone to your exit from their store carrying the most unique creation in your hands, you are absolutely spellbound.

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Incredibly beautiful! We received so many compliments on how great room looked! Thank you, Sadie!!!

Hinsdale Nurseries Inc

3.1(48 reviews)

3.3 mi

Great selection laid out on a large piece of real estate. The people are helpful as well…read more The problem is price. I cannot afford to pay double for the same plant. If I was planting several trees, I would definitely stop in and see what could be done.

Excellent customer service. I had a problem with a set of shrubs I purchased declining before the…read moreyear warranty expired. They worked with me, trying to get them healthy again. And standing behind their material when the shrubs did not respond, extending the warranty for me, and finally replacing them all. Every interaction I had with them was helpful, positive, they went above and beyond to be helpful. Beautiful Nursery and great variety of plants. Their price points are not inflated and great service. Completely satisfied and thankful.

Amazing!

7/10/23

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5/26/23 installed

Bales Lumber & Supply - hardware - Updated September 2026

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3.6

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I've been shopping at JC Licht since I was about 15 years old--roughly 40 years--and I've been a…read moreprofessional painting contractor since I was about 25. I'm 57 now, with approximately 32 years of professional painting experience. Unfortunately, I've had multiple issues with professionalism at the Hinsdale location involving Justin and Jacob. My original issue with Justin started because I was trying to figure out why Pecos Spice didn't cover in two coats. Instead of helping me figure out what happened, Justin turned it into a personal argument. He insisted that every job--light or dark--needs primer. When I explained that I'm a professional painter and that isn't how bidding works in the real world, he tried to pull rank, saying he was a professional too and had owned his own painting company. He told me his work would look better than mine because he would have used primer. In my experience, 9 times out of 10, a darker color covers over a lighter color in two coats. When going from a dark color to a significantly lighter color, I agree that primer is necessary for coverage. But darker colors over lighter colors normally cover fine in two coats. I can't automatically charge every customer for primer plus two finish coats when most painters are bidding two coats. I wouldn't remain competitive. Pecos Spice was an unusual coverage problem, which was why I was trying to figure out what happened. Instead of acknowledging that two coats normally works and helping with this particular situation, Justin became combative and accused me of "disrespecting" him. I don't go to JC Licht to be talked down to or lectured. I expect employees to help contractors solve problems, not try to prove they're better painters than the people buying the paint. I contacted corporate, the situation was addressed, and Justin was required to apologize to me. More recently, one of my customers contacted the Hinsdale store regarding a painting project. During that conversation, Jacob told my customer there had been previous "interactions" with me at the store. I found that extremely inappropriate. Saying there have been previous "interactions" with a contractor carries a negative implication when you're speaking directly to that contractor's customer. Whatever technical disagreements or complaints I've had with JC Licht employees are between JC Licht and me. They shouldn't be brought into a conversation with my customer in a way that could negatively affect my professional reputation or business. I called Jacob specifically to clarify what he meant. He acknowledged that "interactions" was a poor choice of words. Our conversation also returned to previous disagreements about paint-application recommendations, which reinforced my concern about why my history with the store was brought up to my customer at all. When I continued trying to understand what had been communicated, Jacob told me he didn't want to keep discussing it. Toward the end he asked, "You're not going to call me back again, are you?" As a service-business owner, I found that incredibly dismissive. I would never say that to one of my customers when they were trying to resolve a legitimate concern. I subsequently spoke directly with JC Licht management. I appreciate that management listened, agreed the situation needed to be addressed, and said they would speak with those involved. I've had good experiences at other JC Licht locations, so this review is specifically about Hinsdale. After roughly 40 years as a JC Licht customer and more than three decades as a professional painting contractor, I expect disagreements to be handled professionally. Most importantly, my previous disagreements or complaints with employees should never be characterized to my customers in a way that casts me or my business in a negative light.

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