The Growing Place-Growing Garden Magic since 1936

 




Its charm is a canopy of mature trees, beautiful gardens, pond and extensive plant offerings

Naperville location…
25w471 Plank Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
630/355-4000
Map & Directions



A historic farmhouse now garden shop moved there in 2000, a train garden, a pondless waterfall, many more gardens and vast plant selection make this site a must visit,


Aurora location...

2000 Montgomery Rd
Aurora, IL 60504

630/820-8088
Map & Directions

 

 

Events & Classes

Call 630.355.4000 to register or for more information.

Garden Fun Series
Grow-Your-Own Series | Young Gardener Series

Garden Fun Series

There are many ways to enjoy your yard and garden. This year, we offer classes and activities that will offer you fun and inspiring ways to do just that. ENJOY!

June 2009

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Aurora

10am Miniature Gardens

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Parkinsons Benefit Garden Walk details soon

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Naperville

 6-8pm

GROWING REWARDS MEMBERS NIGHT

July 2009

11

Aurora

Naperville

 

10am

2pm

Make a fountain
Learn how to use natural materials and containers to create a delightful fountain that can add the sound of water to your garden or patio. You are welcome to watch and then create one for yourself with help. Free to watch, cost of materials to create.

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Aurora

Naperville

All day Summer Sale Starts

18

Aurora

Naperville

All day

FREE Design Appointments
We know how difficult it is to select and place plants so they will look good for many years to come. Our goal is to make design advice simple and accessible for Do-it-Yourselfers. Pre-registration is required for these free appointments.

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Aurora

10am Plant Like a Pro
August 2009

15

Aurora

 

10am

The Birds & Bees Revisited
We will take a tour of our Beehives, listen and look for birds, learn what birds and bees need to thrive and many other interesting tidbits.

18

Aurora

 6-8pm

GROWING REWARDS MEMBERS NIGHT
This is the second of two nights limited to our Growing Rewards Members. Enjoy a special evening to thank them with special savings, refreshments, tomato tasting and more!

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Aurora

Naperville

 

10am

2pm

Front Porch Decorations for Fall
Now is a great time to collect ideas for bringing the rich colors of fall to your front entrance. Mums and other fall plants and accents will be available.
September 2009

19-21

Aurora

 

All day

FALL FEST & HOEDOWN details soon
October 2009

10

Aurora

 

10am-noon

Fall Fun at the Farm TBA

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Aurora

 

10am-noon

Fall Fun at the Farm TBA

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Aurora

 

10am-noon

Fall Fun at the Farm TBA

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Aurora

Naperville

 

10am-noon

Trick-or-Treat & Pics

Grow-Your-Own Series

You’ll get Hands-on experience in our Learning Gardens and a chance to learn easy steps to ensure success with your grow-your-own projects.

August 2009

1

Aurora

 

10am

 

Grasses for Maximum Impact
Grasses are spectacular in the fall but many need to be planted early to maintain their hardiness. Get a preview of their fall beauty and learn which ones are perfect for you to plant to enjoy in your yard this autumn.

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Aurora

10am Plant Like a Pro IV
There are many things that should be done in the fall in the garden. You can move, divide and plant many plants. You can harvest, prune and deadhead too. Plan to get your hands dirty!
September 2009

5

Aurora

Naperville

 

 

10am

2pm

 

Plant Combinations for All Season Interest

12

Aurora

Naperville

 

10am

2pm

Bulbs, Buried Treasures

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Aurora

Naperville

 

10am

2pm

Fall Color Plants
October 2009

3

Aurora

 

10am

 

Prune Like a Pro II

Young Gardener Series

This series is planned to help you and your children love nature and enjoy watching plants grow. We’ve been careful to keep the costs down and make the events fun.

(The following classes are on Thursdays - please let us know if you need Saturday classes instead)

July 2009

9

Aurora

10am Create a Bird Bath and Dripper, $5
Listen to bird sounds and safari to our Beehives with our Beekeeper, Mr. Anderson
August 2009

6

Aurora

10am Make a Butterfly Hatching Station complete with a baby Monarch butterfly egg or caterpillar , $5

Just for children, we offer tours and potting for school, scout and mom’s groups of 8-15 children and parents.

Just for Gardeners, groups are welcome to enjoy our gardens, have meetings, lunch, take tours. ENJOY!

Visit us for the Holidays

Beautiful decorations, fresh greens, creative new ideas. Watch for our list of classes and special events.

 

Did you know that any time you bring your child to The Growing Place in Aurora, the Annual Department has a plant for them to pot there or at home to watch it grow?

There are fun activities at the both locations…

In Naperville, they will find a huge sandbox and a playhouse.

In Aurora, kids will find even more! There is a sandbox, a bug-mobile, a caterpillar big enough to climb on and their very own miniature garden at just the right height to play in. Although it is not really small (3’x 8’), it is filled with touchable plants, toy animals and little people.

 

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