Visit the Morton Arboretum Lisle IL
The Morton Arboretum is the jewel of the western suburbs of Chicago. Located in Lisle, IL … this 1,700 acre outdoor museum champions trees from around the world through …
Category: Zone 5 & 6 Gardens
Visiting Rockford’s Gardens
Visiting Rockford's Gardens - My three favorite gardens in the Rockford area are Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, and Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. They all offer …
Visit Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights IL
Visit Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights IL. There is something for everyone at this beautiful south suburban destination. A good place to spend a …
Madison WI Gardens: Dazzling Dairy State Destinations
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 …
Visiting Rotary Botanical Gardens Janesville WI
Visiting the Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin is a feast for the senses! It boggles the mind that this 20 acre paradise was once an abandoned sand and …
Lake Geneva Area Gardens: Southern Wisconsin In Bloom
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 …
Cincinnati Area Botanical Gardens: 7 Days in The Queen City
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 …
Visiting Richmond, Indiana: The Rose City
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 …
Dow Gardens Midland MI – A Legacy of Beauty
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 …
Muscatine Iowa: Gardens, Melons, & More
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 …
Lansing Area Gardens: Showcasing Michigan’s Capital City
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 …
Mackinac Island: Walking the 8+ Mile Perimeter
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: Flower Chick’s Insider Tour
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 …
Des Moines Area Gardens: The Ultimate Travelogue
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 … …
Southern Minnesota Gardens: A Spotlight Tour
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 Gardens: Showcasing The Hawkeye State
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 …
Visit Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
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 …
You’ll Love These 4 Decatur Gardens
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 …
Visit Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens
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!
Visit Ogden Gardens Park Valparaiso Indiana
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 …
Quad Cities Gardens: Visit These 8 Scenic Gems
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 …