What’s your favorite local garden center? It’s not close to Oak Park, but mine is Gethsemane Garden Center on the north side of Chicago. They have flowers, ground cover, trees, herbs, fruits, vegetables, annuals, perennials, succulents, gardening supplies and tools, soils, mulches, outdoor furniture – you name it, they probably have it. Their store and their variety are huge; it’s rather surprising they have such a large space in the middle of the city, but there it is in all its glory at 5739 N Clark.
Some of their items are organic and some of their fruits and vegetables are heirloom, and some aren’t. Don’t hesitate to ask, as the staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.
I didn’t get a good photo of any part of the grounds when I went yesterday, but here’s a treat for you. A certain red lily was hidden but bloomed early. I think it must have wanted its picture taken.
