Reviews of local pros in River Forest, Illinois

Huge selection of flowers, plants, herbs and vegetables. Very impressed with not only the variety, but also how healthy and vibrant everything was. My first visit, but most definitely not my last!

This is one of the best places for lunch. The food is out of this world, in my humble opinion. The atmosphere is relaxing, both visually and auditorily. If you like sweet and savory, try the Porcellian sandwich.

I actually go to the Cafe not the green house. So, if your looking for coffee and a little snack but don't really like Dunkin, try this place! Indoor and outdoor seating.

It was ok. I went there for some non flour plants, but there were mostly flowers.
Not a huge selection. Also they were out of the seeds that I wanted.

No one asked to help me( I guess because I am Hispanic). I had to flag someone dawn to ring me up and she acted as if I had taken the last plant in the store! All plants were over priced and when one was priced for 4.99, the saleswoman ripped it off the plant box and said" Oh no, that was another plant someone never came to pick up. I didn't even receive a thanks for your purchase. Never again....

Great greenhouse even in the winter months. Good selection of lush, well cared for house plants. Friendly, helpful staff. Can't wait to see the spring selection!

I love their date smoothie! Staff is very helpful. I wish they had a larger selection of small succulents or plants.

Wonderful garden, indoor plants, arrangements and supplies. The smoothie bar is fantastic with great lunch items. You can buy bottles of wine as well.

The customer service was very good, knowledgeable staff provide good information regarding the products. I thought the prices were a bit higher than the big box stores. Welcome to the River Forest area.

Terrible customer service from the manager. After reading reviews from other people of color that were completely ignored, I realize I am not alone. My husband and I spent hundreds of dollars on indoor trees and plants here in the fall. I went in to have a conversation about two small $15 ferns that died and he wouldn’t even have a conversation with me. He said, “what did you do?” That is it. I have never felt so disrespected. I really wanted this to be a place I could support locally. Maybe he would have had a conversation with me if my white husband came with me? Do yourself a favor and go to Menards or Home Depot for your garden supplies and plants. The box stores are significantly less for the same product. I tried, I really did.

Just went here and left without my planned purchase. Although there was almost no one there, no one offered any assistance. Also, shoppers were being allowed who were not wearing masks, and one employee was wearing a mask not covering his nose. I'll go elsewhere.

Very friendly service, nice cafe & gift selection, owner very knowledgeable on selection & care of indoor houseplants. At this time of year, beautiful mums grown in-house, mini pumpkins & gourds, fall decor.

Great Staff This place is a bit expensive however it beats out Home Depot. Some times during the season, they have a great selection, other times not so much. Quite few times we'll find many of the flats they are attempting to sell almost filled with dead flowers.

An upscale greenhouse and small garden center, with a small cafe'. They sell some unusual plants, and also native prairie plants.

Very good knowledge on growing and taking care of plants.A bit pricey, unless your ready to pay a little more, to help an independent business.

Great nursery .. had eggplant plants in late June when NO ONE ELSE DID (bugs got mine) and they have nice selection of native plants too!

I noticed the greenhouse as I was driving and pulled in thinking to see what they had for Christmas trees, they didn't have what I wanted but had a wide selection outdoors, with plants and knick knacks and a wide variety indoors, everyone was friendly and helpful, they have a little Cafe in there as well, I didn't have time to stay but will go back and check it out.

They have plants of great quality and variety all year round, plus a nice little coffee bar and deli. Prices are reasonable too. Always staff readily available and helpful.

Decent selection of both house plants and outdoor plants, but very over priced in my opinion (especially the houseplants). Also, never ask them to repot any plants for you when you by them. I've had two plants repotted by them and they died shortly after purchase without my even touching them.

Although their prices are a little higher than you’d find at larger chain stores, this local spot is worth a stop! We source all of our garden needs from them and have not had any second thoughts. They have a large plant and planter selection and everything else you’ll need.

They also have a nice cafe on site with lots of good options for refreshments.

This place definitely deserve 5 stars, for it's large variety of plants and knowledgeable staff. But I only found this out when over hearing I was so intrigued by the knowledge I had to ask some questions about a purchase I wanted to make. So I waited while she helped two different people when she was done I said excuse me she looked at me and walked completely on the other side of the room like I had something worse than corona and to top it off went to the same place I was at when I walked towards her, and kept turning at me like I was a wild animal and she wanted to make sure her distance was ok. Like how you walk and come across a skunk in the woods. This lady really didn't like black people. I just wanted to get some plants for my mother that attracts butterflies. Sorry lady if I offended you I'll never come back there.