Last year, we hosted a seminar about planting rain gardens to prevent stormwater damage to your home using native plants. After attendees at Avalon Library asked us where they could buy native plants around Chicago (especially near the South Side where plant sources besides big-box stores are hard to find), we created a list of community plant sales, nurseries, and other places in the Chicagoland area where you can buy quality native plants and perennials for your garden.
We were so glad when we heard from many of you how helpful the list was (and when we saw it was viewed by 2,000 people)! So now every year, we will have the updated list ready for you before the start of planting season.
Please enjoy the list below and share with your friends and family!
2018 Chicagoland Plant Sales
Peterson Garden Project Edible Plant Sale (Warm Weather Seedlings)
When: Friday, May 4
12-4pm
Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6
10am-4pm
Where: Indoor Sale – across from the Aragon Ballroom
1101 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
More info: www.petersongarden.org
Gibson Woods Wild Ones Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 5
9am-2pm
Where: Gibson Woods Nature Center
6201 Parrish Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
More info: www.gw-wildones.org
DuPage Forest Preserve District Native Plant Sale
When: Friday, May 11
11am-7pm
Saturday, May 12
9am-2pm
Where: Mayslake Peabody Estate
717 31st St
Oak Brook, IL 60523
More info: www.dupageforest.org
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center Native Plant Sale
When: Order online by Friday, April 13
Pick up Saturday, May 12
8am-5pm
Where: Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center
20000 Western Ave Olympia Fields, IL 60461
More info: www.ironsoaks.com
Garfield Park Conservatory Annual Seedling Sale
When: Saturday, May 12
10am-2pm
Where: Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
More info: www.garfieldconservatory.org
Wicker Park Garden Club Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13
10am-4pm
Where: Wicker Park Field House
1425 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
More info: www.wickerpark.org
Lake Katherine Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 12
8-11am
Where: Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 W Lake Katherine Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463
More info: www.lakekatherine.org
Go Green Wilmette Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 12
9am-2pm
Where: Lakeview Center in Gillson Park
800 Gillson Park Dr
Wilmette, IL 60091
More info: www.gogreenwilmette.org
Hyde Park Garden Fair
When: Friday, May 18
9am-6pm
Saturday, May 19
9am-4pm
Where: Hyde Park Shopping Center
55th Street & South Lake Park
Chicago, IL 60615
More info: www.hydeparkgardenfair.org
Openlands Native Plant Sale
When: Order online by Sunday, April 29
Pick up Friday, May 18 to Sunday, May 20
9am-3pm
Where: Almond Marsh Forest Preserve
32492 N Almond Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
More info: www.openlands.org
West Chicago Blooming Fest
When: Saturday, May 19
9am-3pm
Where: Downtown West Chicago near the West Chicago City Museum
132 Main St
West Chicago, IL 60185
More info: www.westchicago.org
Organic Plant Sale at Kilbourn
When: Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20
10am-2pm
Wednesday, May 23 (Half Price Sale)
4-7pm
Where: Kilbourn Park
3501 N Kilbourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
West Cook Wild Ones Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, June 2
10am-2pm
Where: Euclid Methodist Church parking lot
405 S Euclid Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
More info: www.westcook.wildones.org
Nurseries & Garden Centers
North
Chalet Landscaping & Garden
Where: 3132 Lake Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Website: www.chaletnursery.com
Farmer’s Market Garden Center
Where: 4110 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618
Hours: Everyday: 10am-6:30pm
Website: www.gardenchicago.com
Ferraro Garden Spot
Where: 826 Skokie Blvd
Northbrook, IL 60062
Hours: Monday: 8:30am-5pm
Tuesday to Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Sunday: 9:30am-4pm
Website: www.ferrarogardenspot.com
Gethsamane Garden Center
Where: 5739 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60660
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Website: www.gethsemanegardens.com
South
Alsip Home & Nursery
Where: 20601 S LaGrange Rd
Frankfort IL, 60423
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am-8pm Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Website: www.alsipnursery.com
Melka Landscaping & Garden Center
Where: 11606 179th St Mokena, IL 60448
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: 9:30am-3pm
Website: www.jimmelkalandscaping.com
Possibility Place Nursery
Where: 7548 W Monee-Manhattan Rd Monee, IL 60449
Hours: By appointment only
Website: www.possibilityplace.com
Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse, Inc.
Where: 10300 E 9000 N Rd
Grant Park, IL 60940
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8am-6pm Saturday: 8am-5pm
Website: www.woldhuisfarms.com
West
Christy Webber Farm & Garden
Where: 2833 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
Hours: Everyday: 10am-6pm
Website: www.cwfng.com
City Escape Garden Center & Design Studio
Where: 3022 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60612
Hours: Everyday: 9am-6pm
Website: www.cityescape.net
Good Earth Greenhouse
Where: 7900 W Madison
River Forest, IL 60305
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-3pm
Website: www.goodearthgreenhouse.com
McAdam Nursery & Garden Center
Where: 2001 Des Plaines Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 8am-6pm
Website: www.mcadamlandscape.com
Delivery Plant Sources
Agrecol LLC Based in Evansville, WI
Website: www.Agrecol.com
Heritage Flower Farm
Based in Mukwonago WI
Website: www.heritageflowerfarm.com
Homan Grown Nursery
Based in Forest Park, IL
Website: www.homangrown.org
Nursery in North Lawndale opening mid-summer
Native Wildflowers & Seeds from Ion Exchange, Inc.
Based in Harper’s Ferry, IA
Website: www.ionxchange.com
Natural Communities Native Plants
Based in Batavia, IL
Website: www.naturalcommunities.net
Prairie Moon Nursery
Based in Winona, MN
Website: www.prairiemoon.com
Prairie Nursery Based in Westfield, WI
Website: www.prairienursery.com