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.

I buy my annual flowers and vegetable plants here every summer. The plants are in good condition…read moreand they always have whatever additional accessories I might need like planters and soil. The staff is always very knowledgeable.

This has been a favorite place for years. The family run business truly cares about their plants,…read moreproducts, & customers. Everything is well cared for and reasonably priced. They're knowledgable about plant care, so if you have any questions, be sure to chat with the staff. They're so helpful. It's clear the plants here are picking up on the energy & care they receive from their team.

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.

The photos online does not do this place justice! What a variety and great selection at very…read morereasonable prices! Today was my second time there and it had been years. The shop owner is clearly not only extremely knowledgeable but loves his plant babies passionately. As someone who gets sentimental with plants this hooked me. Can't wait to go back!