Why can't I give more than 5 STARS?? Because if any place deserves it, it's here! This place was…read moreHUUUUUGE! So many flowers and plants to choose from. We walked for 2 miles while visiting this place. No seriously! I had my step counter on while there. Get a cart and start shopping! From dirt to plants to yard ornaments and so much more. You won't be disappointed. The prices were the best we have found. And the service was friendly. Enjoy!

The selection of flowers is outstanding! What a treat to visit this flower farm! The service was…read moregreat and I believe the prices are fair!

This is my all time favorite store in all of Forest Park and I can't wait to return in the Spring!!…read moreI didn't plan to add autumn garden beds but then I drove by Empowering Gardens last weekend! Wow, they were bursting with so many gorgeous mums, asters, sunflowers, grasses, and many beautiful annuals for $6 , and some for as low as $3.99, that I could not resist!! I loaded up my car. Service was excellent, both staffers were so knowledgeable and helped me select the best plants and soil to use to give my gardens some attention this autumn!!! Nick carried everything to my car, thank you!! Great deals right now, so reasonably priced!! Go go go!! Now!! But all their plants and shrubs and soil!! I love the mission here.

Nicely stocked with a variety of both annual and perennial plants for the garden. We visited on…read moreMothers' Day and while it was a busy day there, assistance was available as needed!

I wish I had known about Gardens on the Prairie and Wayne years ago. I love that I can go here and…read moresee how the plants will look in an actual garden. The employees and Wayne were amazing and extremely helpful. When I left I felt like I had made several new friends that I can trust to give me honest and insightful information.

We always make a special trip to get out veggies for the garden. Well worth the trip! The plants…read moreare healthy and big!

Drove over an hour today get there. Was worth the drive. We filled up two carts full of plants and…read moreflowers. Prices are a lot better than at the Big Box stores. A large selection of flowers at varying sizes and prices.

Love their flower selection at good prices. Having been going there for a number of years.read more

HUGE VARIETY OF FLOWERS,VEGGIES absolutely awesome prices NOTHING beats these prices... the place…read moreis huge and the staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly for sure a hidden gem

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!!!

I can't even tell you how many times I have driven by this place, but never stopped in. So today my…read moredaughter and I decided to check it out. We were so glad we did! This place is truly amazing. There are so many awesome things you can buy from seasonal decorations to stationary to handmade artisan work. And their plants are phenomenal. I honestly didn't look at any prices because we weren't there to buy anything, but I will definitely be back another time to make a purchase. There is so much to see here! We also accidentally strolled into one of their outdoor areas that was restricted because we were gaping at all of the amazing plants and didn't notice the signs. The employee working there didn't say anything to us, but just grinned when we realized we weren't supposed to be there. We really appreciated the fact that she was not upset with us, at least not out loud. LOL.

I love houseplants...all kinds..but I especially love Hibiscus. They were on sale a week or so ago…read moreand I bought a few. Day after day they began to fail. Leaf after leaf, buds falling off....NO! I have been raising these guys for nearly 50 years and know exactly how to care for them. Were they on sale because they knew they were inferior quality? Either way, of the 4 that I bought, none look any good and will most likely die. I am very disappointed in Alsip nursery...believe me, I will continue to buy my plants from HOME DEPOT....I've NEVER lost one from there.

We come here for the huge selection of plants every May. They grow a lot of their own & they are…read moreall beautiful. The prices are comparable to other greenhouse/farmstands around. Not cheap, but nice quality. We got a huge planter full of annual flowers for $80. This year they didn't have a large selection of herbs. No basil at all. Lines moved quickly to checkout. Friendly service too.

This place has definitely grown in popularity over the years. It has also expanded in size. They…read morehave plenty of activities for kids and adults as well as plenty of food options which they never had before. The market is great especially for the cider doughnuts that keep coming out fresh all day long. If you need pumpkins they have plenty of options from small to large and all colors orange to white. Definitely a place to check out during the month October every year.

Solid pumpkin patch, always guaranteed to have a good time especially with the little ones!read more

Note to self: Mapquest a business before eagerly purchasing Groupon - because the two hour round…read moretrip journey and darn near half-tank of gas used might just negate the fantastic value of said Groupon. Note #2 to self: Suck up the two hour round trip journey and darn near half-tank of gas used because holy moly, what a great nursery this was. I literally wandered around for close to three hours, and only deemed myself done because there was no more room on my cart for plants. Major score of $5 rosebushes from last year that lost their name tags. Baby perennials for $2.99 each. Lovely flowering shrub for $24.99 that was so large I could barely fit it into my car. Large pots of Gerbera daisies and premium annuals for... are you ready... $3.89. These easily go for $4.99 and higher at other nurseries. And a buck more might not seem like a lot until you realize you've got 20+ at check-out. Darn near half-tank of gas - covered. The employees were very friendly and helpful, too. Major points to the young guy who carried everything to my car and then gingerly fit everything into my trunk, back seat, and passenger seat. It wasn't easy, but he never stopped smiling.

From the owner: Green Glen has been family owned and operated for more than 40 years, starting out initially in the…read more1960s as a tiny father-son operation. Currently, Green Glen is a 500-acre greenhouse and nursery business owned by Dick and Pat Ooykaas. Our customers can find everything they need to beautify their corner of the world. With 500 acres of nursery stock, knowledgeable staff, and personalized service, Green Glen offers much more than "big-box" home improvement stores. We carry a huge selection of garden supplies including annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and hard goods at competitive prices. Green Glen stocks gardeners' favorites and new trends in plants and supplies. The plants we bring you are of the highest quality and have been cared for by garden professionals. In fact, we grow many varieties of annuals and perennials in our on-site greenhouses and grow hundreds of varieties of trees and shrubs on our farms.

Got money to BURN?! Then, this place is for YOU! I needed an…read moreinline switch for a lamp I made. A simple, inline switch. I asked the guy standing by the register for one and he walked me over to them. The heavy duty one? he asked. No, I said, the light-duty version. He took it from the hanger and held it out toward me. Then I saw the price hanging right there in front of us both. SIX DOLLARS AND, LIKE, NINTY-SEVEN CENTS! For ONE?! (Disregard the website price, totally. In-store it's $6.97!) Wait, WHAT?! I told him there was NO WAY I would pay that much! and I left. I drove directly to a Home Depot. I bought TWO of them for $2.97 EACH! Even after taxes, I paid less for two than they wanted for just one and that's BEFORE taxes! On the drive back home, I promised myself I would NOT be installing one of those new switches until I first posted this review. Promise made, promise kept! Time to install my $2.97 switch now!

Always treaded with respect. With a fair price. All employees know where everything is in the…read morestore. Al is a great person. BUT I have to say the Dog is my favorite employee. Great Hardware store +++++++ so much more.