Category: Zone 5 & 6 Gardens

Ever since her first visit to Mackinac Island some years ago, Flower Chick always wanted to take in all of Mackinac's sights up close by walking the island's 8+ …

Charming Mackinac Island has some of the most spectacular gardens in the world!  Everywhere you look ... you can really see the pride people take in their floral displays.  …

Lake Geneva holds a special place in the hearts of many. Those who have visited the Lake Geneva area and spent time here undoubtedly hold a treasure trove of …

Garden travel fans will love experiencing these Des Moines area gardens! Join Flower Chick as we explore 21 public gardens in and around Iowa’s capital city, Des Moines … …

As part of our “Visiting Midwest Gardens” series, Flower Chick ventured into southern Minnesota for two days of garden exploration (mixed with a little sightseeing and relaxation). Join us …

Iowa boasts dozens of beautiful gardens, from Dubuque to Des Moines and beyond. Join us on this “Visiting Midwest Gardens” FlowerChick.com feature as we travel through The Hawkeye State …

  Welcome to our “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature as we spotlight a favorite eastern Iowa destination and revisit the lovely Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Dubuque Iowa! Have …

Join us as Flower Chick travels to central Illinois to spotlight four beautiful Decatur gardens! As part of our ongoing “Visiting Midwest Gardens” series, we head south from Chicago’s …

In this "Visiting Midwest Gardens" feature, Flower Chick spotlights the beautiful Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens in Mahomet, Illinois. Join us to discover what makes this picturesque setting so special!

Ogden Gardens Park is one of Valparaiso, Indiana’s best known natural attractions – join Flower Chick in our latest “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature as we venture out to northwest …

Flower Chick is back with another “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature, so tag along for a virtual visit to eight Quad Cities gardens that’ll inspire and impress! One of the …

After visiting a friend’s wedding in central Illinois, we stopped the following morning at the Genevieve Green Gardens in Bloomington.  What a delightful place!  Easy to navigate by foot, …

Flower Chick hits the road for a dose of summer gardening inspiration as we visit historic Crapo Park in Burlington, Iowa! Thanks for joining us on our ongoing “Visiting …

Flower Chick is so pleased to spotlight another Midwest horticultural attraction in our ongoing “Visiting Midwest Gardens” series! Join us in Iowa as we visit Bickelhaupt Arboretum & Gardens …

Welcome to our latest “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature as we visit Lilacia Park in Lombard, IL … Located in downtown Lombard, a western suburb of Chicago, Lilacia Park is …

Welcome to the latest in our “Visiting Midwest Gardens” series as we visit Chicago’s Lincoln Park Conservatory! If you’ve ever visited Chicago, you’ve probably seen or at least heard …

The perfect antidote for cold weather and the winter doldrums? Why, a visit to the indoor horticultural paradise of Milwaukee’s famous Domes! Follow along with Flower Chick as we …

Generations of Illinoisans have long considered Springfield a preferred family travel destination. Located three hours southwest of Chicago and 1.5 hours northeast of St. Louis, the city is conveniently …

Misconceptions are a funny thing … When people hear we’re from Illinois, their reactions are strikingly similar. “Oh, Chicago!” they might exclaim. Or a more expansive, “Prairies and corn …

Visiting The Indiana Dunes Indiana is a Great Lakes State in common travel parlance, but it’s different than other Great Lakes States like Michigan, Wisconsin, or even Illinois … …

Visiting Luthy Botanical Garden in Peoria, IL is a peaceful retreat into nature … Luthy encompasses five accessible acres with 15 themed gardens to explore and a tropical conservatory …