Review Highlights
“I also like the fact I am helping to support a small, local family business and not a big box store.” in 3 reviews
“I just love strolling their vast greenhouses filled with geraniums, begonias, coleus, vegetables and hundreds of other varieties of exotic outdoor plants.” in 2 reviews
“Nowadays, I am a very happy customer because prices still are very reasonable and their plant's always looks so healthy and they do accept credit cards.” in 6 reviews
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Lincolnwood, IL 60712
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About the Business
Business owner information
Nick U.
We Grow All The Plants We Sell. Urhausen Greenhouses in Lincolnwood, IL, sells decorative and edible plants to gardeners throughout the Chicago area. Our mission is to provide you with the highest quality plants while keeping within your garden budget. We are 100% locally owned and operated. Our family has been growing things for a living since 1922. At our two-acre urban greenhouse, our staff is busily caring for hundreds of: Bedding plants Ground covers Vegetable plants Herbs Perennials AnnualsWhether you tend a full garden of flowers and veggies, or you just want a splash of color for your window boxes or porch, we offer a cascade of colors and varieties to inspire you and beautify your home. Our selection is well organized, and the greenhouses are handicap accessible.
Ask the Community
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Hello. I normally buy a large order for my garden and would like to ask if you could fulfill / deliver it to my home in Evanston. I would prefer to use a local family owned business than a big box. I would like to reserve the plants?
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Hello. Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver, as we are a rather small, family-run business. Thanks, Urhausen Greenhouses
Nick U., Business Owner4 years ago
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- Mike S.Chicago, IL06Apr 25, 2024
Great product. Great prices. It's not the junk you get at Home Depot or Lowe's. All from their own greenhouses.
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Richard C.Chicago, IL0453Jun 9, 2023What a hidden gem. Great selection and great prices. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful.
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9219234Aug 15, 2022What a nice place to find in the middle of the suburbs! Huge greenhouse. Unusual plants and great prices.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0- Beth S.Chicago, IL138Oct 29, 2022
Great variety & pricing! I go here for almost all my outdoor plants.
It can get pretty crowded, though, in late May. And by late June don't expect much to pick from.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 
2418248May 29, 2022I just started container gardening last summer (I only have balcony spaces) and I'm desperately trying not to kill anything/like to try planting a variety of flowers. A colleague of mine who is a master gardener recommended this place, saying that their prices were reasonable and their plants were healthy, great selection, etc. I have now gone twice so far this season and the plants are beautiful, there is a fantastic selection, and they have lovely hanging baskets (especially a nice variety of fuchsias!) Most annuals are inside, along with herbs, ground cover, vines and veggies, while perennials are outside in rows. There are little metal carts you can use, although they are a bit cumbersome to move through the small aisles, so I typically end up taking my purchases up to the front and placing them on a cart to check out. Parking is plentiful on the street out in front, as it's nestled in a quiet residential area. It's a perfect place!
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Nick U.
Jun 9, 2022
Kristin,
Thank you very much for your review. It highlights what we strive to provide for our customers as a local business. We will continue to grow a variety of plants with unparalleled quality and selection.
Thanks,
Nick
Jay J.Chicago, IL245Jul 23, 2022Great adventure, kind pleasant staff. If it's not on the website, visit them anyway, they'll probably have it.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0- Jul 5, 2019Updated review
This family-owned greenhouse is tucked away on a quiet street in LIncolnwood and is truly a hidden gem. I just love strolling their vast greenhouses filled with geraniums, begonias, coleus, vegetables and hundreds of other varieties of exotic outdoor plants. They also have perennials and roses out in the yard. And since I wrote my original review 11 years ago, they do take credit cards. If you want pedestrian greenery, go to Home Depot or Lowe's, but if you want something unique for your garden, and you want to support a local, family-owned business, go to Urhausen's! You will not be disappointed.
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Nick U.
Jul 8, 2019
Scott,
Thank you for taking the time to write an updated review of our business. Your review highlights what we strive to provide for our customers as a local business. We will continue to grow new, unique, and exotic plants, along with all of the existing favorites!
Thanks,
NickMay 20, 2008Previous reviewThis family-owned greenhouse is tucked away on a quiet street in LIncolnwood and is truly a hidden gem. I just love strolling their vast greenhouses filled with geraniums, begonias, coleus, vegetables and hundreds of other varieties of exotic outdoor plants. They also have perennials and roses out in the yard. Bring cash or a check, as they do not accept credit cards. If you want pedestrian greenery, go to Home Depot or Lowe's, but if you want something unique for your garden, go to Urhausen's!
- Heather R.San Francisco, CA04Jun 16, 2021
Never disappointed with this place, I've been buying plants here for years.
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Sandy J.Denver, CO9905Apr 27, 2019Updated reviewThey're not very nice to their customers but it's still a lovely place. Also, like stuff grown in most local greenhouses, unfortunately their plants are prone to fungus. I still think we should support local places so the big box stores don't send them all out of business
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0May 26, 2013Previous reviewAll the plants are grown right there. Many unusual plants and varieties, along with the standards stuff. The guys that work there know so much about their plants and it's a joy talking to them. Very clean, beautiful nursery with gorgeous bug-free and disease-free plants.
