Adams & Son Gardens

We were looking to get plants for our new place and this place was perfect! They have a really good selection of great house plants at pretty reasonable prices. The guy at the counter was also very knowledgeable and helpful.

Like the gardener’s version of the Les Halles cook supply stores in Paris. I love this place, kinda want to move in and live here… fantastic range of plants, amazing thorough friendly service, super helpful, I got everything I needed and like 10 other things, too. Air plants, succulents, terrariums (terraria?) — an indoor gardener’s dream! Reasonably priced, too.

This place is awesome! Just got our Christmas tree here. The store itself is super cool and the employees were also super helpful. And the tree selection was great, too! So glad we didn’t go to Home Depot like originally planned, as this store was 1000 times better for the same price.

I love this place. Service is great and has a nice family feel. They sell cut flowers by the stem so you can build your own bouquet… plus they have great seasonal annual and perennials, all kinds of fun indoor plants, cactus, succulents and air plants and some very unique pots and planters. Big outside area is stuffed with plants all spring and summer (and now getting filled up with holiday wreathes and xmas trees.) Year round plant and gardening options and so much more satisfying to buy here (where you can ask questions, browse and chitty chat) than at some generic big box chain store.

This place is a gem! They have a huge selection (the place is jam-​packed with an assortment of plants, planters, and different types of soil), the staff is knowledgable and eager to help you find what you need, and best of all — everything is reasonably priced. I will definitely shop here again!

I recently started getting obsessed with plants mainly due to pinterest and lifestyle blogs. I had plants on my mind and wanted to go somewhere with lots of options but at reasonable prices. When I walked into this place, it was just amazing. There was so many things to look at and choose from. They give you a little red wagon to help you keep your plants on. That was my downfall, I all of the sudden felt the obligation to have to fill up my wagon. An hour or two later, with a wagon full of plants and plants I never intended to buy, I finally left.
I haven’t been allowed to go back since then. I have no self-​control while I’m there and no more space in my little condo for more plants!

favorite nursery! great selection and prices. friendly, knowledgeable, family owned, and local. I’ve already been twice this summer. Herbs, veggies, and flowers are all thriving in my humble Chicago garden. And, the community garden across the street is super cute too.

I’m slowly learning about gardening and I had the need to get some planter pots with tropical looking greens for the front porch. I was told by my neighbor that Adams & Sons had some cute plants, potters and garden essentials. I’d never heard of it but I love checking out places others recommend. They have lots of planter pots, watering cans and even soil. Everything for your planting needs. The lady who was there was very helpful. After I picked out a variety of coleus greens for the planter pots she told me how to plant them and how to keep them alive.
The gentleman who was there (he was not Tony, I asked) told me how to care for them in the Winter. I’ve never had a green thumb but then again I’ve never given gardening a chance. I’m a grown-​up now and ready to give it a chance. My mom has such a green thumb and she will most likely keep these green tropical lovelies alive for me.
Anyway, I also want an indoor tree. The gentleman suggested a tropical gardenia tree that smelled great! Besides the tree there are several other plants that I need to get for my feng shui needs and others simply for superstitious reasons. Now I know where to get my plants and trees. I’m a fan!

I love Adams & Sons and will never shop anywhere else for plants! The selection is so amazing, but what’s even more incredible is how reasonably priced everything is. I used to go to a variety of nurseries and larger stores (like Home Depot) for plants, but after coming here, I will never go anywhere else. They have the cheapest prices, the largest selection, the best service and the highest quality products! You can tell that everyone working loves their job and wants to help you no matter how little you may know about gardening. I suggest anyone with an interest in plants, gardening or flowers stop by.

The best garden store I’ve found. Their prices are cheaper than the big-​box stores for both plants and hardware/​pots/​soil. The owner is super friendly, makes you feel like he remembers you and is glad you’re back. I overheard him talking some young guys through their first ever houseplant yesterday. He’s also helped me diagnose pest problems in my plants.

I love this family run business. The plants are so healthy. The service so friendly. I live on the southside, but it’s worth the drive to get my garden starters from this place.

I know nothing about plants, but have been wanting to start a veggie+herb garden at home. I went to Home Depot a couple of times, but came back, overwhelmed and frustrated with the lack of assistance in the store.
One visit to Adams & Son, and I now have a really awesome container garden — plants, pots, soil, compost, fertilizer, tools, everything I ever need. The owner is really helpful, she even grouped the plants in different containers based on how they complement each other! I’ll be back!

Holy shit. Did not know how amazing this place was. I wrongfully assumed it would be expensive given the size of it and its location and I wish someone would have slapped me sooner and make me go here.
For a smaller store they have SO MUCH inside. I am so impressed with their plant selection. They really squeeze a ton of stuff inside there. And succulents are really popular right now and they have a great selection. Their planters are also beautiful and their prices are super competitive.
If you’re an adult and you don’t own a plant yet then stop into this place because first of all, it’s awesome, and second of all, what’s wrong with you? Plants classy any home up.

This place is awesome. I got a few succulents, air plants, a cactus, and a Venus fly trap from this shop. The guy at the register was nice, offered a few suggestions on future buys and what would grow best in this temperature. It’s a bit crowded, especially inside but it’s very well stocked. Everything is inexpensive and the staff is willing to help find ways to lower the cost of breed be.

Another Humboldt Park gem. I came here with my sister (who is a plant expert) and she was thoroughly impressed with not only the plant selection, but the prices as well! The plants here are much cheaper than most places and the quality is something you would not find at home depot. The staff here is also super friendly. Definitely coming here from now on for all my gardening needs.

Super cute flower shop plus more! The owner is extremely helpful and goes out of his way to answer all of your questions! He seems extremely passionate and is here to help brighten anyone’s day! Flowers here are so beautiful and exotic… tons of options! So glad to have them in my neighborhood!

They’re the best flower shop and nursery I’ve been to in Chicago. I’d much rather patronize their family run business than Home Depot for the same item. The owners are always friendly and have great suggestions and recommendations.
They’re extremely knowledgeable about gardening. They also stock Christmas Trees, but do visit them early after Thanksgiving, since many and more people are buying real Christmas Trees in Humboldt Park.
During the summer, they have all of the vegetable and herb varietals you’re looking for. They also have «clean air» plants like spider plants, aloe vera, and succulents.
You can also walk in on Valentine’s Day and get a bouquet made on the spot.

Cute shop. Not snobby or way overpriced the way a lot of florists can be these days. Just a good neighborhood florist with nice basic bouquets.

I come here for all of my gardening needs. Pots, food, herbs, plants, flowers, etc. It’s super convenient location makes it my go to spot. But the quality and the great prices can’t be beat. I’ve become somewhat of a familiar face around this shop, and Tony always has great tips for the care and handling of the different varieties of flora. He always lends a hand when carrying things out to my car. Seriously great customer service.

This place is adorable. The staff is very friendly. I came here looking for some soil for a garden I was planting. This was my first attempt at a garden, so I wasn’t quite sure what type of soil I would need to get things growing right. The staff was more than happy to help me find what I needed. They asked me what I was going to be planting, and gave me some suggestions that would help me get he results I wanted. They didn’t try to sell me the most expensive things, they didn’t suggest things I wouldn’t need, and they were genuinely interested in what I expected. It makes you feel good to get an honest, friendly business while supporting the local economy as well. I will def be back soon. P. S. My garden is doing fantastic.