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Gardens in the Chicagoland area, Southern Michigan and Wisconsin, Eastern Iowa and Northern Indiana 


Be sure and check out these websites and look at their calendars of events.

Also, on our website under Resources,
click on the main Resource page and you will find "Gardens to Visit in each State" prepared by I LOVE GARDENS website. All links are active. 

Northern Illinois


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​Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-5440

Cantigny Gardens
1S151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 668-5161

Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532
 630-968-0074

University of Illinois
 The Arboretum
AHS Hosta Display Garden


Springfield, IL 6




July 10, 2021
  1. 2021 McHenry County Garden Walk9:00 AM to 4:00 PMMcHenry CountyBuy TicketsTour the McHenry County Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden at McHenry County College and then experience some of the most unique, creative gardens across Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, and Crystal Lake. From gardens overlooking a sparkling lake to those with magnificent trees, all nine gardens on the tour are a must-see.
  2. All gardens will be open for viewing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  3. Attendees are invited to experience all gardens at their own pace on a self-guided tour. 
  4. Master Gardeners will be on-site at each garden to answer questions and offer educational materials.
  5. Masks are required while touring the gardens. Social distancing will be enforced.  
  6. The event is held rain or shine.
  7. No pets, please.
  8. The University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a
r by calling (815) 455-8588
Purchase tickets: 

  • Ticket Price: $12 through June 29. No refunds.
  • No ticket sales available from June 30 through July 9.
  • Pick up tickets at MCC at the Master Gardener's Demonstration Garden, just off parking lot C. No tickets will be mailed.
  • Tickets are available the day of the walk at the Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden at MCC for $17.
  • Your ticket is required to enter each garden.
Presented by McHenry County College and University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners

Southern Michigan


Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(888) 957-1580

Edsel & Eleanor Ford Estate
1100 Lake Shore Road,
 Grosse Pointe Shores, MI  
(313)884-4222.
Fernwood Botanic Garden
13988 Range Line Road 
Niles, MI 49120
(616)695-6491

Wisconsin

Monk Botanical Gardens
1800 N 1st Avenue
Wausaw, Wisconsin 54401
(715) 261-6309


Mitchell Park Horticultural  Conservatory
The Domes
524 S. Layton Boulevard
Milwaulkee, Wi 53215
(414) 257-5608

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Rotary Botanical Gardens
Lions Park
1455 Palmer Drive
Janesville, WI 53453
 (608) 752-3885



The University of Wisconsin
Madison Arboretum

207 Seminole Hwy
Madison, WI 53711 
608) 263-7888

Northern Indiana


​Eastern Iowa


Specific events for each month

​Look under our calendar of Events on the website

Chicago Garden and Flower Show
no date has been announced yet​
​

Home and Garden Show, Romeoville, IL
March 20-21, 2021 
Romeoville Athletic & Event Center
For more information contact 815-552-3283.
97th Annual REALTORS® Home & Garden Show
March 26 – April 3, 2021 
Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis.  (Near Milwaukee)
​Focus on Garden Promenade section
Check back for new information
April 2021
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Fox Valley Home & Garden Show
April 10-11,  2021 
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Naperville 
check back for future information

Hornbaker Gardens
NIHS Member Vendor
22937 1140 N. Ave.
Princeton, Illinois 61356  
(815) 659-3282  
http://hornbakergardens.com
No events posted yet for 2021

Trade Show
Lake County Home & Garden Expo

Apr 24 - 25, 2021
Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, USA
​
check back for more information

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May 2021

2021 Plant Sale Date
Rolling Meadows Garden Club
No date has been determined
Check back for more information

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West Chicago Blooming Fest
Check back for future information

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June 2021

June, July, August, September 2021
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Aquascape Water & Garden Showcase

​Check back for future dates or information

July-August 2021

Council of Rockford Gardeners, Inc.
Garden Walk
​
No date as of yet

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Member Vendors
    • NIHS Board/Past Presidents
    • Gallery >
      • 2017
      • 2018
      • 2019
      • 2020
    • AHS Display Gardens
    • Cantigny AHS Garden >
      • Hosta List in Cantigny
      • Cantigny Photos
    • Volunteers >
      • NIHS Annual Auction-Fundraiser
  • Calendar
    • Fall Symposium 2022
    • Previous Sponsor Plant Sales
  • Membership
    • Pay Membership On-Line
    • Pay Membership by Check >
      • AHS/MRHS Memberships
  • Newsletters & Flyers
  • Resources
    • Taking Care of Your Garden >
      • Winter Tips
      • Spring Tips
      • Fall Tips
    • Hosta of the Year
    • Educational Videos
    • Virtual Garden Tours
    • Hybridizing Informtion
    • Hosta Problems
    • Other Hosta Societies
    • Other Companion Plant Societies
    • Book References
  • Contact Us.
    • Update My Info
    • How DId You FInd Out About Us?
  • Member's Only
    • NIHS Membership Handbook
    • NIHS 2022 Sponsor Plant Sale