Category: Zone 5 & 6 Gardens

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 …

Over a few drinks with friends recently, we were asked, “So, what gardens are on Flower Chick’s agenda this year?” After mentioning our upcoming visit to Cincinnati area botanical …

Join Flower Chick on a not-to-be-missed Zone 6 gardening destination – Richmond, Indiana. Situated just off of Interstate 70, this eastern Indiana community is home to the spectacular Richmond …

On our way down from Mackinac Island we stopped in Midland MI to visit the show-stopping Dow Gardens and dazzling Dahlia Hill. At Dow, experience an amazing 110-acre display …

Welcome to another fun “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature as Flower Chick explores gardens, history, and much more in Muscatine, Iowa … This friendly, historic river city sits on the …

We'll go behind the scenes for an up close and personal exploration of six beautiful Madison public gardens, all here waiting for you to experience.  And of course, Flower …

Join Flower Chick as we take our ongoing "Visiting Midwest Gardens" series to Michigan. We'll spotlight several beautiful gardens in and around Lansing, Michigan's capital city, and pop in …

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+ …

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

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 …