20 years later, I'm STILL going here. It is the BEST…read more For a cool, purple-leaf hanging plant that can live on my deck during summer, and then come inside for winter. For my ever-growing collection of SUCCULENTS! For vegetables for my back deck container garden - and tips for same! For awesome planters. For soil, fertilizer and awesome staff always ready to help!!!

Let's landscape the kids' townhouse she said, it will be FUN she said, he said....ookkay I guess…read moreso! We come from a lush suburb, far away to visit our daughter and her family. We are avid gardeners and are blessed to have a wide selection back home. Pickings here seemed slim. We asked around for a nursery to meet our needs and Gethsemane was the one nursery that my daughter's friends recommended. WOW - especially considering that it's a "city" garden center, AND it's the fall which is hardly high landscaping season. You had an extremely wide selection that was conveniently arranged to make the best use of our time. Prices to me are fair considering the quality of the plants and service. We visited on Friday to do recognizance and make a preliminary stack of possibles as we're only in town for a few days. We had spent two days demolishing the mangled sad mess left by the previous owners and were ready to get to work. On Saturday morning we took our daughter to review our choices, and she threw us a few curve balls, but the staff was prepared. We worked with Jennifer and Richie in trees and shrubs who allowed us to quickly eliminate things that would not work in their very shaded yard. Miriam in perennials was particularly helpful in that my daughter has some very specific likes and dislikes (Those ALL look like WEEDS to me says she!!) Miriam was patient and kind in helping sort through all of the available Hostas to color coordinate several varieties. Advice on mulch and watering were administered at check out and our precious green matter was delivered at the agreed upon time a few hours later. We dug, we sorted rock, we cut old roots that we only found when we dug and after about 6 hours it was done and we couldn't be more pleased. You were all very helpful and provided exactly the service in the compressed timeframe that was required. The Yews, Hostas, Azaleas and Lavendar all appear to be very healthy and we can't wait to watch them grow. Thank you for your service today.

I cannot say enough good things about Fertile Garden Center! From the moment I walked in, the staff…read morewere incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, exactly what you want when you're trying to figure out the right plants for your space. Darrel in particular went above and beyond. I was looking for flowers and plants for my balcony, and he took the time to walk me through everything: which plants would be safe for my dog (non-toxic was a must!), what would actually thrive given my balcony's sun exposure, and which options would be low-maintenance when it comes to bugs. It honestly felt like a mini plant class, and I left feeling so much more confident about what I was buying. On top of that, I brought in my orchid that I genuinely thought was a goner. Darrel and the team took a look at it that same day and managed to revive it! I was shocked and so grateful. After years of buying plants from the big box stores, I'm never going back. Fertile Garden Center actually cares about helping you succeed with your plants, not just making a sale. Highly recommend, and I'll definitely be coming back. And the speak Spanish!!

I like coming here for the selection and to support a small business instead of big box store. But…read moreI have to agree with other reviewers, the staff here can be off putting. Anytime I ask questions they just repeat what's on the care tag. They don't seem passionate about gardening and make the whole interaction uncomfortable.

I've been pleased to use Farmers Market for many years. Their plants see always well cared for and…read morehealthy. Over the years they've expanded their selection to include more trees and shrubs. One of the things that I love is that they load bagged compost, mulch , potting soil directly to your car. It's an enormous help to me and I'm sure to many others.

First off this is my second time at this place. The first time I went the lady was very helpful,…read morekind and welcoming. I decided to come to this place to support private shop owners and not the big chain shops. I avoided going to Lowe's and Home Depot but...This time I came to this place there were 2 guys behind counters that weren't at all helpful. I walked in said hello and neither one responded. When I asked one a question he said to ask the other guy cuz he was helping someone else and he walked away. I could barely understand him. When I looked for the other employee there was no one there. There was only one other customer so I don't understand how busy they could have been. Another reason for being so disappointed with this place is that some of the plants inside appeared a bit neglected. They're droopy, yellow leaves and just sad. I think a nursery should have every and single plant look like they're well taken care of and happy. Most plants inside didn't look like that. It's pretty sad. I put the planter I was going to buy down and left feeling like clearly they didn't need my business. I don't see myself returning to this place.

Amazing selection of indoor plants buddies and fertilizers at this store. The plants look really…read morehealthy, so you can tell the staff really take care of the plants well. The prices are pretty standard for Chicago plant shops. Not "cheap" but reasonable. They carry Espoma Organic products, so I picked up some granular chicken manure for my garden at a good price.

Small but delightful placemats great selection. Carried my heavy stuff to the car without asking!…read more Really recommend this city based gardening place!

Great selection. I love that they have a repotting service. Plants are always a valueread more

I've been going to Plant Shop Chicago for several years now and it just gets better every time I…read morego. The selection of plants are impeccable. I brought a plant to be repotted and the wonderful Peyton fixed him right up. They were very knowable and friendly. I recommend this shop to all my plant loving friends and they all agree, Plant Shop Chicago is where it's at!

This shop has a lot of cool house plants, including rare/variegated ones. The shop is nice to walk…read morearound, and the plants look healthy and well cared for. Poles, stuff for potting mix, and pressed dried flowers earrings are also sold here! I got my thai constellation from green spaces, and she is thriving! They didn't have the size that I wanted at first; however, they managed to get one for me in a couple of days after I asked. As for the prices, I'd say the plants here are affordable and/or reasonably priced. Hanan was super sweet, helpful, and knowledgeable. I adore her energy and enthusiasm. I love how she always greets everyone with such great energy when people walk in. I'll definitely stop by green spaces again from time to time despite the long commute. (also posted on google because I want to support them hahaha)

I would tell you how precious this plant shop is, but I would rather show you than tell you…read more Look at my before & after pics of this one succulent I bought JUST a couple of months ago! 'Nuff said Visit the shop. A fine example of how small businesses should be run. (She has a lot of rare stuff, too)

This is a tiny shop, but it is PACKED with botanicals…read more The shopkeeper was friendly and quite knowledgeable, but he wasn't wearing a mask and this was a few days to a week before the mask mandate ended in Chicago (February 28, 2022) and I'm already a bit wary so I headed out. I'm not sure if that was on purpose or he didn't realize, but it was getting a little crowded in the store for me anyway so probably would have been ready to leave regardless. There are lots of plants, and my understanding is that not everything is on display since they're short on space in the main area of the shop. They have a nice collection of orchids, too; I actually considered getting one, but changed my mind. For some reason I think of them as being somewhat... difficult, or needing more attention (whether that's true or not I'm not sure), and I have enough responsibilities with the plants I already own (especially one of my calatheas that's being a bit of a drama queen at the moment!). I may have to try my hand at an orchid sometime, though. The aforementioned shopkeep gave me a huge boost of confidence that I could. In our discussion he mentioned the crucial point that orchids are just plants that flower more often than other botanical houseplants folks might keep, even though many green houseplants may flower under the right conditions. Once an orchid stops flowering, they're still plants without the flowers for you to care for. Food for thought! They also have a shop pet, which was a surprise! I don't like lizards, but luckily this one was in an enclosure. I was a bit startled, though, so be forewarned that the little guy is hanging out in his plexiglass home--he won't hurt you, since you won't be able to touch him, but I as I said, I was surprised! They don't have a huge collection of pots, but the plants all looked lovely and healthy. They have some popular favorites, but it also seemed they had some more unusual and harder to find plants. They have displays for live plant walls for which you can consult with them to install in your home or office, too, if you wish. Parking on this stretch of Damen is touch and go, and it's paid, so plan accordingly.

I love Vedas Plant shop! Jeff is unbelievably knowledgeable and helped educate me on how to…read moreproperly care for plants- a huge feat which he will tell you first hand. He put the two beautiful centerpieces for me together (pictures below), repotted a few of my plants and brought them back to life and helped me decorate my mantle. Highly recommend!!!!

A cozy space! I was ecstatic to learn that we have a plant shop in the neighbourhood. Beautiful and…read moreinspiring plants are offered. From rubber plants to aroids, succulents and cacti. There are plant soil and garden accessories as well. You will likely will find a plant to take home with you, as I did ;) What's more there is also a small coffee bar and a sitting corner.

This adorable woman- owned plant/coffee shop is one of my favorite places in the neighborhood. As…read moresoon as you walk in, it's a calm oasis of beautiful plants and of various sizes. There's a very cute and relaxing area to sip your coffee while taking in a tropical ambience. The owner, Laura, is very sweet and informative about all of her plants and products. She pays particular detail to everything that she puts in to the business and it definitely shows. She makes me the most perfect cappuccino with local beans, Every. Single. Time. I have purchased quite a few plants of great value and they are thriving. Highly recommend this shop to any plant or coffee lover. Check it out. Support the Locals

Such a cute shop, and the owner obviously knows what's what and takes very good care of the green…read morebabies. Also a big selection of adorable isopods, crystals and niceness.

I really like this plant shop! It is right across the place from where I bought my bike. When I…read morebought it last year I think that the owner of this shop was having a pop-up in the back lot of the bike shop, but I didn't get a chance to look at the plants. I had to take my bike in so I got a chance to visit the shop, finally! First, the facade. It's amazing. This is definitely one of the most eye-catching shops in the city. When I got there just after the opening hour it was still closed, but luckily it was open by the time I finished up at the bike shop so I was able to go in. When I wandered in there actually wasn't anyone in the shop--I didn't realize that until the shopperson (the owner, I think?) came in. The dog needed a walk around but I was wandering around and didn't need any help at the time anyway! They had some really nice plants. I tend to like my plants a bit smaller, not only because they're a bit cheaper but because I like to see them grow. I did leave with some potting soil, and an air plant and pot. I haven't ever had an air plant (hopefully I'll be able to keep this one healthy), but they explained to me how to care for it (twice, since I was nervous) so I think it will be nice in my office. I actually decided to get it because I saw some adorable tiny pots (I'm not sure why I have a thing for owls, but I do!) and wanted something to put in it, but none of my plants are small enough and they would grow too quickly anyway. So the air pot works perfectly. I wish I knew how to make a cutting of a plant so I could bring one for the Take a Cutting, Leave a Cutting wall. I'm not sure if I can learn (confidently) overnight. :'( I need to return tomorrow to pick up my bike so I plan to stop in and pick up another air plant and adorable owl pot for my bedroom as well. Really appreciated the friendliness and helpful of both the folks who helped me whilst I was in the shop.

I continue to be amazed at the high quality, customer service and professionalism of Light Up Your…read moreHolidays. Kelly and her team continue to raise their level of service each year. From excellent communication to a thorough plan each year for decorating, they are the best!

I was very happy using Light Up Your Holidays. I was a little late in planning last year (2023),…read morebut they made everything very easy. They were even able to squeeze us in decorate over thanksgiving while we were out of town. They did a great job and we got so many compliments on our decorations. It really set the mood for our Holiday Party! My night phot really doesn't do it justice!