Great place to stroll. Lots of treasures around every turn. I found the perfect annuals for a shady part of my garden.

The flowers and plants here are BEAUTIFUL! You might pay a little more than at big box nurseries, but it's definitely worth it. The staff are all knowledgeable and can actually talk to you about the flowers and make recommendations based on what you're looking for. I brought my VERY picky mother here, and she loved it! I highly recommend!! read more

The people that work there were friendly and knowledgeable. Grateful for their advice. I bought Alyssums, hostas and knockout roses. They have done really well and they look amazing. read more

This has always been my go to spot for flowers and herbs. About May 12th I bought about $100 in plants. I spoke to the cashier about how "rough" some of them looked after the cold snaps and she assured me they were healthy. But about half of them were not. Disappointing that there's no guarantee. read more

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This is one of my spring must-visits as a veggie gardener! The labyrinth of greenhouses boasts countless varieties of vegetables and flowers. The prices are very reasonable, although I've found that the seedlings are sometimes not as mature as other nurseries. The parking situation is along the road, and there's a crazed energy when everyone is navigating the narrow aisles with giant carts of plants. Nevertheless, if you're looking for hard-to-find varieties, this is the spot! read more

Parking is tough, I recommend going on a weekday but wow this place is magical! So many varieties or tomato's, peppers, roses and so much else. read more

I stopped here once on a whim when I drove by and saw the sign. I was hoping that there would be a bunch of houseplants like other garden centers have, but this one was definitely focused on outdoor gardening. That said, their selection was impressive. I can't speak to the pricing, because I don't do much gardening on my balcony so I'm not sure what good prices are for various flowers and herbs and plants, but it didn't seem outrageous. If I needed outdoor plants, I would come here again. read more

This place is legit and has every kind of vegetable you can imagine. The prices are great as is the service. All seedlings are well attended and in great condition - translation: healthy and hearty. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and polite. I was searching for a hard-to-find scotch bonnet pepper seedling and they had rows of hearty plants. I drove 40 miles one way (after reviewing their plant inventory online) and found what I was looking for. Go visit these folks, you won't be disappointed. read more

Parking is a disaster, but they have a huge selection of plants that you can't find elsewhere. Prices decent.

What a hidden gem of a nursery! They have a large section of veggies, herbs, berries, flowers, and perennials seedlings! Spending an hour here is a gardener's dream! There are multiple greenhouses full of different kinds of plants with multiple varieties of each plant. One full greenhouse for tomatoes alone! The seedlings all look very healthy. They even have some asian veggies like luffa and bitter melon! Love this place and will be coming back at the start of next gardening's season! read more

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Excellent for finding unusual plants and bedding plants in flats (Rarely found in garden Centers anymore) fair pricing and if you love growing vegetables this is the place to go! Plan on visiting on a weekday morning to find a parking spot. read more

Stopped by for plants and was impressed with the variety. Staff gave tips on care and which ones handle shade best. Prices could be better, but the quality of plants was worth it. read more

Amazing selection of poinsettias and a Christmas tree that stayed fresh for weeks. Pumpkin variety is great in the fall along with firewood and flowers are beautiful and in so many varieties all spring and summer. Meinke also has very helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommend read more

One of my favorite places. Buying plants here makes me happy and they have everything. The location is unique and the parking is difficult - but that's all part of the fun. It's busy and friendly; time and money disappear here - again part of the fun (stick with the theme here.) Gardening is fun and it's summer. Go buy a lemon tree, it will be fun! read more

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They are amazing and they have great prices and very fresh flowers. I go there every year and my mom used to go there too. Her yard and garden all looked fabulous. read more

Really great plants! It can get pretty busy, parking gets tricky, but on a very busy day one guy rang me up on one register, while simultaneously serving another customer who was counting her cash at another register, and politely answering a plant question of a third customer who was a little short with him. I was so impressed! read more

Great supply of unique plants for Midwest gardens! Will be coming back again for their amazing tomatoes!

A great garden store with a wide variety of plants, from cottage garden regulars to natives, to exotics. Always a varied and plentiful supply. Excellent and fair pricing for products that are equal or superior to fancier places about town that charge 3 times as much! This is your place for garden vegetables too. A very large and wide variety and importantly , a plentiful supply of HEIRLOOM TOMATOES!! At a buck fifty per plant, you are not going to find better quality or better pries anywhere else. They are also open until 7 pm, unlike many other garden stores that close at 4 pm Add on to this the friendly, helpful people, who will actually go find a plant for you and are pleasant at checkout and you have a number one choice for your garden plants! read more

My family loves going to Meinke's every year in prep for the summer planting season. They have at least 20 separate greenhouses holding various types of annuals, perennials, fruits, herbs, and vegetables. I especially like their rainbow selection of hanging flower baskets, heirloom tomatoes, herbs, and lavender. In the winter they sell firewood, wreaths, and Christmas trees. Their pricing is decent and from my recollection, an entire flat of annuals can run about $20ish. Mom and I like to make an afternoon out of it and we usually spend at least an hour going through all their stock. It truly is a green thumb's paradise and worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

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As a garden center, Meinke is impressive for also being reasonably close to the city. It's shoved into a very irregularly shaped lot, but the broader sections are organized pretty well. There's even a public bathroom (of sorts). The thing is, within each section, I could not tell in the least what was where. I don't remember if the plants were alphabetized, but I definitely know that there wasn't any separation between the varieties. This was true both outside and in the greenhouses. I think I even wandered through a greenhouse that was purely for propagation. I have no idea; there weren't any signs anywhere! Also, I don't recall seeing any summary plates above the plants, at all. Like yeah, I know echinacea is a full sun plant, typically 2-3' tall, is drought-tolerant but otherwise likes moisture, but... that's the kind of thing I want to see at eye- or chest-level, not having to bend down and read every tag. As a result it's really, really difficult to find something specific. You can ask around (there's a lot of helpers) but things are just kind of haphazard overall. The plants that are sold do seem really healthy, so it's nice that they give you the best chance at establishing your garden. read more

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Hands down the best Christmas trees in the city/suburbs. We will never go anywhere else. Beautiful trees and really good pricing. Awesome customer service too. read more

The best place to buy plants in Chicagoland, as far as I am concerned! I used to have a client in Morton Grove, which is how I stumbled upon Meinke Garden Center. They have the most extensive collection of tomato seedlings/plants, including heirlooms, that I have even seen. So many different varieties, and they grow them all from seed, right on the premises. They are a family owned business, that has been growing on this very site for a long, long time. The quality of the plants is outstanding. Not only do I go there for tomatoes and basil plants, but I alway purchase the flowers for my flower boxes from them as well. I no longer do business in the area, but will drive there every spring just because I have never found another garden center that is even close in quality. Don't believe me? I'll invite you over for a BLT made with heirloom tomatoes grown from Meinke plants. You will change your mind! read more

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My first time here. Went with my 5 yr old today. Wanted to buy some bush green bean plants and my daughter found a "purple plant" she loved. Reviews were complaining about difficulty finding things bc they were unlabelled? Every single plant was labelled. I was in and out in 10 mins. Found my bush green bean plants no problem. HUGE selection. People were also complaining of staff? The lady at the cash register was nothing BUT pleasant. Would I be back? 100% read more

I'm not sure if the lack of growth is my fault or the plant but my two tomato plants look very different than anybody else's tomato plants this year. When I read about how to grow them I read a 5 pound bucket is the way to go if you have to grow in a tub rather than the ground. My two plants both look the same, super skinny and haven't produced many cherry tomatoes. Bummer:( read more

Meinke Garden Center - My cherry tomato plant. 5 feet tall but so skinny and barely producing any cherry tomatoes. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Niles, Illinois

They fit a staggering variety of vegetables, fruits, shrubs annuals and perennials into a busy suburb spot. Everything I've gotten from them has thrived beautifully. My kids especially loved the sensitive plant and I can find some of the harder to find classics that I miss from my grandma's garden. Go check out the roses! read more

Good selection and decent prices. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable and I'll definitely be coming back.

This is our favorite place to buy vegetable seedlings and flower seedlings. The hanging baskets always look great too. So many varieties of any plant imaginable. Every time we buy seedlings here, we get pounds and pounds of eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, and strawberries from our garden a few months later. They also sell soil, mulch, fire wood, tomato cages, and cute garden decor. No guarantees on their plants, just follow the directions on the little tag in each plant and you should be fine. Bring comfortable walking shoes so you can explore everything. Be prepared to park far, especially if you go on Mother's Day weekend. read more

Garden center on Touhy Avenue. Good selection of flowers and plants but hard to find stuff so please ask somebody for assistance. Bought a bunch of vegetables that I couldn't find anywhere else to plant. read more

This place is a hidden gem! They have wide varieties or outdoor plants and shrubs and the prices are very reasonable and the quality great. The indoor plant selection is not the greatest but if you can find something you're looking for, it'll be at a good deal. Found an almost 3 gallon fig tree for $25 and it looks super healthy and some of them already had figs growing. Can't wait till it grows bigger and bear more fruit. They also have a great selection of terra-cotta pots of all different sizes. I can't believe I have lived so close by and never stopped in until last week. I already went there three times this week! My new favorite place! read more

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Great nursery with some rare plants you wouldn't find at Home Depot or Lowe's. Reasonable prices too:) Found a nice Monstera & prayer plant that's hard to find elsewhere! read more

The best garden store in the neighborhood. A great selection of roses. We love this mom and pop business.

I have been going here for years. They have a great selection and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I found night blooming jasmine plants and Jose helped me with great tips on how to care for them. I would highly recommend this place for anyone serious about landscaping. read more

XTRAordinary selection, unassuming area of ~*chicagoland*~. The colors WOWd me and this late in the season too, damn, only one star taken off bcuz no one greeted me and I was there near 30 min read more

Good place with an *abundant* variety of plants. Navigating is a bit difficult and parking is also not great. Prices were reasonable.

Beautiful hidden gem. I love this place. I work nearby and have given this place a shot as I purchased a home recently and wanted to make it all beautiful ... lol ... Cynthia was extremely helpful cause I had a couple questions and I needed a little help as I'm not a pro growing machine.. What a pleasure to have someone be ever so kind and knowledgeable. She is so sweet. She goes over and beyond when I walk in. She's great! I cannot say the same for everyone working there. I guess they were having a bad day, every-time I went there. I will continue to shop here and just avoid those 2 ladies lol. Plants are so healthy and beautiful. Vegetable and fruit plants are amazing as well! I love their selection and if given a day off, I'd be there for hours, walking all over the place. It's truly a gem. read more

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I called to inquire about firewood and delivery service. Meinke provided all details regarding pricing and options quickly and clearly; the wood was delivered the next day and stacked very neatly. I'd recommend them to anyone. read more

Beautiful flowers & plenty of choices. Unlike other nurseries, prices are very reasonable read more

Awesome true greenhouse garden center and fun to walk around in. In the late summer they start stacking wood so high it is like they are making a huge wall. :) they are super knowledgeable and helpful. parking is available but can be tricky if you go at peak times would recommend for nice plants. read more

Meinke Garden Center - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Lazy and rude employees. You're better off going down the street to Lowe's. The plants were just fine, so this rating is really a review of their customer service. Search for the other low ratings and you will see there is a history of terrible customer service at this business. read more

I love this place. I love to walk through their greenhouses to find hidden treasures. Their selection and prices are very good. I have been going there for about 5 years. Friendly staff. read more