Great service and perfect Fraser Christmas trees!…read more I wanted a full-bodied tree, all the way up to the top, and was assisted by the crew to find one. It took two minutes to select our tree, because each tree was just so full and perfect. I have had Costco, Menard's, and Home Depot trees in the past (in Chicago), and wanted to buy one from an independent vendor this year. We were in the Lakeview area over Thanksgiving weekend, and luckily sauntered by Ivy's. 9' trees : $279 (will try a 9' or 10' tree next year). 8' trees: $200 They are offering curb-side delivery. On site, you can drive up through the alley (near private driveways) and wait to have the crew wrap and tie the tree to your car. It took the man less than 2 minutes to wrap and tie the 8' tree. The tree smells heavenly and is beautiful! Fast and worthy experience at Ivy's!

Had a great experience buying my Christmas Tree at Ivy's!! Not only was Ivy herself very helpful…read moreand kind but so were her staff, I will be getting my future tree from them again!!!

High quality trees and friendly, knowledgeable staff! Large selection and they never run out of…read moretrees!

Love this spot. Made the mistake of going elsewhere last year. They tell you the differences in the…read moretrees. They tell you how to care for it here. They have different family of trees and different sizes. The one thing I don't like is they charge for the 1 foot stick on top of tree that we end up cutting off because the star don't attach to it

I was just moved to tears when Pat Foley, our friend told me about this experience at "Poor Bob's…read moreTreeland in Evanston, IL" Pat purchased a tree for us at PBMR, (pbmr.org) which he does every year!!! He then told them about the work we do with Mothers and families who have lost children to violence at the Family center and DERRICK then said "well they need a tree" and then donated a tree and then added a beautiful wreath!!! That is Christmas!!! That is LOVE! Thank you to each of you at Poor Bob's Treeland - especially Derrick! You have touched my heart, Pat's and imagine how much joy and love you will give to Mothers, children, and our community suffering from so much trauma, suffering and loss!! THANK YOU!!!! Sister Donna and all of us at PBMR.

Got a great Frazier fir at Poor Bob's this year. A true 10 feet and much better priced than the…read moreselection I've experienced in Chicago.

They're from Wisconsin, been supplying us down here with trees for some time now…read more Great customer service, nice guys, will cut & deliver. Prices are fair; even though there is a shortage this year of full-,size trees they are still charging the same as last year from what I can tell. All in all, I wouldn't bother driving anywhere else if you live nearby.

Best value for trees! James was great and helped put it on our car. I've tried other places in the…read moreneighborhood but none that I like as much as this place. Most affordable and long lasting trees.

We've gotten plenty of trees here for years and they are the best! Kind people, and beautiful trees!read more

Every year the Christmas Trees are fresh and last!! We usually put our tree up the first weekend…read morein December and take it down around January 6 without worry. superior Evergreen is part of the community!

Loved this pumpkin patch. It's big but not overwhelming and the wristband you buy to get in covers…read morealmost everything. This is nice as so many of the orchards/pumpkin patches charge for every single thing separately. The staff was friendly and everything is kid appropriate. If you don't love loud noises, watch out for the corn cannon but other than that this is kid heaven. There are also treats for adults with a beer tent, live music and shop for snacks. The bounce area, giant slide and especially the zip line seem like favorites. Pumpkins are a set price and are a reasonable cost. You could easily stay here for hours. Parking is decent - and they've got an area for overflow. Great spot!

Would have probably rated this place 4 stars last year, but taking off a star this year because it…read moredid not feel worth it for the price. This place is ran by Benedictine Monks and is non-profit which is good, but for $23 weekend price ($19 weekday) it just didn't feel worth it. IMO entrance should be free (or suggested donation) while it's encouraged to buy pumpkins, food, and stuff from the shop, especially at a place like this where there is no huge attractions. Last year I think it was cheaper, and for some reason we basically had the whole place to ourselves which is why I wanted to come back because my memory of it was good. On weekends they have live music and a bar to purchase drinks. There's a couple fun things for kids to do (a small zipline, a hayride, a slide), but not too much for adults coming here for a date. The corn maze is very old with lots of gaps in it from people making their own paths. There were also no pumpkins left or the ones left were rotting. I expected there to be a lot more to buy and take photos with, but when we got in, there were maybe 5 pumpkins left on the grass and none that I wanted to purchase :( The one thing I do love about this place is the petting zoo and it was a big reason I wanted to come back. They seem like they take care of the animals and don't allow constant feedings too. It's also not too crowded and they don't allow too many people inside at once. But when there are farms that allow goat petting for free, I don't think it's worth the money just for that. We purchased some pumpkin donuts from the shop too and they were okay. I read the ingredients after purchasing and was a bit turned off. I don't really like to see Red 40 and a bunch of preservatives when I'm expecting it to be fresh and homemade. I don't know if I would return.

Buddy the Elf is so real! And handsome! I've never smelled such fresh trees. I think Svendsen's…read moretrees is a huge step above the others

The Svendsen tree lot is amazing. After many failed attempts at home depot, we finally got a tree…read morethat consistently takes water and is perfect. The price was good and it was delivered by the owner. It does not get much better than that!! Thanks for the great tree, we look forward to shopping with you again.

We've been coming here for 6 years now and it's our favorite fall tradition! They have the BEST…read morecorn maze with a trivia game throughout the maze if you choose to do it, they sell homemade pumpkin donuts, there's a petting zoo with goats to feed and chickens, and a great selection of pumpkins at a reasonable price. Plus it's family owned and operated on their property! 10/10 experience!

My family and I went this past Saturday and were delighted. This is a small pumpkin patch with a…read moreneat cornmaze (biggest one I've ever ventured through). We got the chance to meet two of the family members, and they were just lovely! Very kind; my family and I felt welcomed. The pumpkins were very reasonably priced, and we bought way more than we would have normally because we didn't feel price gouged. Just be aware there is no "lunch" food. My family and I had intended on eating lunch during our trip there, we should have looked on the website to check ahead! But there were lots of delicious dessert foods that we enjoyed, I particularly liked the pumpkin donut with the cold cider.

I came across L&M when lookin for tree farms as we wanted a real tree for our first Christmas in…read moreour new home. We weren't disappointed by the experience! Doug was extremely responsive to e-mail, and when the location changed, he proactively emailed me to let me know. The staff was attentive and helpful in selecting our tree. Only thing I wish I knew ahead of time is they only take cash or check.

2 weeks ago revisited. Disappointed…read more Not greeted. Crappy prices. As the next lot east said~ $20/foot. (All I know is the prices seemed high, I went back to Home Depot. Luckily they still had trees.)

The best plant store in Chicago! Stepping in you are transported into a vibrant scene covered with…read moreplants wall to wall. The resident Chameleon Phil greeted us and the staff was incredibly knowledgeable. They helped us find the perfect plant for our needs and described the kind of care to ensure the plant can thrive. We felt cared for and homey throughout our experience and will 100% be back. By far one of the best store experiences I have had in a while.

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.