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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only recently discovered this store... see, I need to branch out and visit more of the city! Because it is an excellent find! I went with my mom who loves to garden, she said their plants looked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. Wish it were less expensive but the knowledge, the passion, the willingness to share, the friendliness, they all make up for the high prices. The vibe in the gift shop is snooty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I love this place! I've been to a few nursery's in Chicago that were good, but this place is by far the best. They seem to sell everything here including herbs, some vegetables, and fruit (love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This huge garden center is like a neighborhood forest. There are many different areas to wander around in, with all kinds of trees and foliage on display. It's really peaceful if it's not busy.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the absolute best! I've made two trips this season, even though it is a haul for me to do so. The first was at the beginning of the season in which I bought the healthiest tomato plant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a beautiful place. I needed to buy a houseplant for a gift that was low maintenance and the staff was very helpful in making a selection. I do not have a yard or garden, but friends that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing... I have yet to find a better garden center in the city of Chicago... the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and generally willing to spend the time needed with you to come to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Yes, they are on the expensive side however the SERVICE you get here is really beyond compare. Everyone seems to be really happy working here (how can you not be surrounded by...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Supergorgeous place and part of town.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT! Great selection of different varieties of elephant ear bulbs. Smooth ans leathery, velvet, dark purple, striped, dwarf and giant. It's a joy looking at their plants!
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for years. They are very, very attentive most of the time. They really want to make sure that you know how to take care of whatever living thing you purchase.Good selection,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
picked up some herbs, dirt and containers for the window boxes on our balcony. the girl who was helping us was extremely helpful and excited about our project. it's refreshing when people actually...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is outstandingthey remember me every year when i come inthey may be a little pricier than the major chains but it is worth itso friendly and such great flowers, plants and etc.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! It is a bit expensive but worth it. The staff is terrific and the plants are the best in the city. I get all my plants, flowers and gifts here. I even got my Christmas tree here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gethsemane is a wonderful place. The staff is very knowledgeable about plant care and will spend a lot of time with you making sure you get what you want. I love the selection of indoor and outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE flowers and the shades and textures of plants. I enjoy interacting with knowledgeable people who have a passion for what they do. This is the experience I received today at Gethsemane. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first year my girlfriend tested our green thumbs, and Gethsemane is our go to spot for supplies. I wouldn't buy my gardening tools here (go to the Crafty Beaver right down the street on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Standing like a gatekeeper on Andersonville's N. side, you can't miss Gethsemane's bright yellow building and sprawling complex. Seems like every year they get bigger, which is a good thing! I'm no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So... I'm going to let you in on a not-so secret - I hate flowers. Yes, I'm a girl, and I hate flowers.Yet when my friend took me here today so he could get some plants for his place, I found myself...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from a visit here and they already have bedding plants outside for spring. Woo hoo! Yes, I agree with some of the reviewers that they are higher priced than some other places, but in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely selection, but wow, this is the priciest nursery I have ever been to! Guess I am not used to Chicago prices...glad I brought all of my vegetable seed packets with me from Portland. Granted, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, very good selection and employees that are there because they love what they do! A rare find!
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I needed to buy a terra cotta pot so I thought it was a good excuse to check out the gift shop and hot house. It smelled like my grandmother's house (in a good way) and was filled with knick knacks....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The people here couldn't be more helpful and knowledgeable! I have no idea what I'm doing here and they do a great job of making this huge place a lot easier to manage for a rookie like me. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gethsemane is one of the true icons of our neighborhood. The quality of this garden center is second to none in our area. But it ain't cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Gethsemane Garden Center, and I don't even have a garden. I do raise a lot of houseplants, however, and Gethsemane has a huge selection to choose from, even in the bitter winter months. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My younger sister had "a Venus Flytrap" on her holiday wish list, so I decided to look for one. I had passed Gethsemane while in the area, so I gave them a call. The lady on the phone made sure they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fantastic source for the urban gardener! plants are always healthy, and the staff is very knowledgable. on weekends in season, go early, or expect a parking nightmare.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty nice place. You can tell they started small andkept expanding, which is a good sign. staff was all friendly. Lots of choices. Got a great potted xmas tree here ( a juniper). Definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went on our first tree shopping adventure this past weekend with a bit of fear. Coming from a small town with small town prices and guaranteed customer service - the idea of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from Christmas tree shopping. I've been out of touch with the "real tree" thing for a while and I almost fainted when we stopped at the lot on Ashland, across from Jewel in A-ville -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bought geraniums here in May. They are so fertile that sometimes I think it's a little pornographic. Seriously, they flower like crazy about every ten days. I'm like, "jeez, guys, get a room...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the large selection of plants, flowers, and gifts that Gethsemane has. Their outdoor selection during all the seasons is unbeatable by any other Chicago nursery. They have a large selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thom recently did a landscaping plan for my house and we installed the plants a couple weeks ago. The results are absolutely gorgeous, but I first called in March and it is now July. It is much more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gethsemane's gift shop is a great place to bring visitors (parents, in-laws, whatever) looking for touristy gifts that don't scream CHICAGO!The one time I went there for gardening supplies, I found an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gethsemane is a cut above all the rest. The selection of plants and flowers is out of this world huge. They have an awesome greenhouse and several outdoor areas. Sure the prices are higher than Home...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been accused of having a green thumb, but after an afternoon at Gethsemane, the evidence is mounting. The most obvious thing about Gethsemane is that the employees love plants. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still think this is a really unfortunate choice of name for a garden place, but maybe that's just me. Anyway, I love this place in spite of the fact that it's probably the priciest garden center...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So yesterday I planted romaine lettuce, arugula, endive, red leaf lettuce, rosemary, basil, broccoli, cilantro, peppers, chocolate mint and parsley. I am planning on adding tomatoes and spinach but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has excellent gifts, but pring your pocket book! Flowers there are really nice, but often over priced for my budget. If you are looking to garden and save bucks, don't shop here. BUT, If...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 5 stars for keeping my finnicky grandma's interest. My grandma is particular about everything, so when she came to visit, it was hard to find places to take her that she'd like....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is still the best garden center in the city in my book. I love my new close City Escape Garden Center but they just don't have the selection that Gethsemane has. They are a bit short of parking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The friendly staff here helped me build a garden for my deck. The herb garden specialist was particularly helpful as she walked me around and told me what grows well together, which plants flowers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely place, but prices are outrageous and seem to cater to Lakefront folks who either don't have cars or don't know hows to get to the suburbs or exurbs where things are cheaper. For god's sake,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the Cadillac of Chicago's Garden centers! It is a year round operation that carries everything wonderful from A to Z for the garden.... Quality plants... indoor and out. Very reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Something to write home about. Gethsemane is a sprawling facility with separate greenhouse and sections for each of annuals, perennials, and trees/shrubs. There are plenty of staff floating around,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge selection, very friendly and knowledgable staff. Prices are pretty fair considering the place is in the city and the high quality stock that they carry. The free parking is very much appreciated....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so glad a live a short walk (and shorter bus ride) from Gethsemane. I don't have a lot of outdoor space, but I do have some gardening needs, and Gethsemane can fill them all. Since I don't have a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down best garden place in Chicago. They are very friendly and experienced. Prices vary from cheap to expensive. You can't leave this place without wanting to buy a plant!
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best nursery & garden center around. All plants are high quality, excellent selection, expensive but worth every penny. I am no gardener and I will pay more for plants that are a bit harder to kill...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING customer service, highly knowledgeable staff, wide selection, AND non-corporate. TONS of organic herb, veggie, and flower seeds, even in january! and the greenhouse is unbeatable. the only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love this place. A little out of the way, a little pricey, but high quality plants, seeds, and supplies. Worth the drive.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where I go in Chicago to buy my mom presents, they have an adorable gift shop area which connects with the greenhouse with everything that most mom's enjoy and i like quite a bit of it too.The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't buy a plant, but I totally have a crush on the girl that works there and thus if I ever want to buy a plant I would only come here to get it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's like a plant matching service. You walk in, they ask you a bunch of questions about your personality and your living space, and then they find you ten or so suitable plants. Your choice of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Time was *creak*, this place was a small shop. Now it's a huge 2-3 block megastore, but I'm happy to see independent endeavors get successful. Especially this one, as their reputation is well...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, prices are higher here than at Home Depot, but the staff is extremely knowledgeable. Whether you're planting a few window boxes or an entire English garden, the staff can provide suggestions and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
huge selection, knowlegeble and friendly staff, and good prices.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE best nursery in the Chicago metro area. The staff's knowledge blows you away, and they're very friendly. Weekends are crazy - if you need help with design or selection, go on a weekday. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Variety and quality here. A wonderful place to linger.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over the years this garden center has expanded and expanded. It must be due to the quality of their products and knowledgeability of their staff. They carry everything from flowers to ferns to herbs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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