Great experience. Visited for end of season summer plants with a list of plants and their perennial rep 'Liz' immediately vetted and we walked together selecting to fill the order. Very pleased with the selection, alternatives and Liz's knowledge. Thanks Growing Place.
About The Growing Place Garden Center
The Growing Place Garden Center is a popular destination for garden enthusiasts and nature lovers. Laurie, the talented landscape designer, has carefully crafted enchanting English gardens that captivate visitors with their stunning flowers, shrubs, and grasses. The beautiful mix of colors and textures creates a breathtaking summer display that turns into a captivating tapestry of nature as fall arrives.
The Growing Place offers a wide variety of perennials and annuals, with a particularly impressive selection of hardy mums before the fall and holiday seasons. Customers often praise the helpful staff, who guide them in choosing the right plants, shrubs, and trees, and even assist with loading purchases into cars. The gift shop features an eclectic mix of home decor, both inside and outside, making it a perfect place for gardening and home accents.
Many visitors appreciate how the staff is knowledgeable and eager to help. For example, they can quickly answer questions about different peppers or help with plant care. Customers also mention that the place is beautiful just for walking around, soaking in the happy vibes or getting inspired, even if they are not expert gardeners. Overall, The Growing Place is a community favorite, offering a unique and enjoyable garden experience for all.
Reviews
There are large varieties of plants, bushes, and trees there. If you are looking for something in particular they more than likely have it. I've been there 3 times over three years and I walk away with something new each year to plant. The plants are very hardy and well maintained, its definately not your grocery store pop up nursery type of plants they are hardy and usually in bloom. It's well worth spending a little extra for these plants because they are so well maintained.
I won a gift card to shop here (from the BEST brewery in Naperville, The Blind Corner) so I made the drive from Saint Charles with my friend Chris. Wow! What a great garden center. Greeted by the friendliest staff, gave some good advice and even a printout of “deer resistant plants” and help with my selection. The plants are very good quality, the displays around the property are inspirational, and the actual plant displays make shopping a really fun experience. For example, all different kinds of hostas, all along the back wall. Perennials in one place, and a large variety of sizes and colors! The basil was HUGE for under $7! Then, the staff helped me put the plants… read full review
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- in-store shopping
- in-store pick-up
- delivery
- wheelchair accessible
- accepts credit cards
- private lot parking
- dogs allowed
- bike parking
Location
25w471 Plank Road, Naperville, IL 60563
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