Welcome to Good Earth Greenhouse and Cafe
 Where you can sip a fresh-made latte or smoothie while you shop for plants and garden decor, consult with a garden coach, or plan your wedding or event design with our floral designer.
Located near Chicago, our garden center--with cafe and florist-- is easy to get to. You'll love our carefully chosen selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, tropicals, and houseplants, the best available in the Chicago area.
Our native plants and organic gardening aids make it easy to grow green. We also stock gardening supplies and a tempting array of containers, fountains and garden decor. Special services include garden advice and floral design.
We hope you'll visit soon.
Happy New Year and Thank You for another great Year.
We will be open regular business hours Monday, December 28 through Wednesday, December 30.
We will be closed New Years Eve, December 31.
Regular business hours: Greenhouse: Monday - Saturday 9-5 Sunday 10-5
Cafe: Monday-Friday 9-3 Sunday 10-3
Location: 7900 W. Madison, River Forest, IL 60305 Phone: 708-366-9500
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You're Invited...
Good Earth Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 5th, Noon to 4 pm
Join us for family fun featuring kids' crafts, holiday treats and holiday container show and tell.
Our Newest Store Has Opened
Good Earth Market
555 S. York Road, Elmhurst
We are excited to report that Good Earth Market, featuring a cafe, gourmet food section and a small greenhouse, is now open. We look forward to serving customers in the Elmhurst area. For more information call River Forest at 708-366-9500, or our new Elmhurst number, 630-279-5550.
New Workshops
We are offering a series of four hands-on workshops this fall, beginning October 3 and continuing in November and December. Learn to create a container or centerpiece using fresh seasonal materials. Pre-registration required. Call 708-366-9500 for more information or to register. See workshops for more information.
Holiday Outdoor Container Workshop
Saturday, November 28, 10 am - noon
Learn basic principles of outdoor container design as you use seasonal materials to create a beautiful winter holiday display.
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
Saturday, December 19, 10 am - noon
Learn basic principles of floral design as you create a centerpiece to grace your holiday table.
We Are a Proud Sponsor of the New Forest Park Community Garden
Located at the northwest corner of Harlem and I-290 in Forest Park, this new garden features raised beds, with plots available for a modest fee to gardeners from local communities. For more information, click here.
Announcing...
American Beauties Native Plants
Including Cimicifuga, Blue Cohosh, Rattlesnake Master and Cup Plant. Beautiful enough for any garden, tough enough for our Illinois climate. Every American Beauties plant you buy helps fund the National Wildlife Federation. For more information about American Beauties plants, go here.
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The Winter Holidays Are Nearly Here
Fresh Greens and other Seasonal Materials Arriving Daily
Just Arrived:
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Trees
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Wreaths
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Greens
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Red Twig Dogwood
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Curly Willow
Come See Our Great Selection of
Organic and Natural
Potting Mixes, Garden Soils,
Herbicides, Pesticides and Fertilizers
We carry innovative products from Dr. Earth, Espoma,
Safer, Bonide, and St. Gabriel Organics, many OMRI certified.
Hold Your Next Club Gathering or Private Event at Good Earth
We offer specially priced menus for daytime gatherings. We also rent the facility for after-hours events. See Cafe/Private Events for more information, or call 708-366-9500.
Square Foot Gardening
Many people think square foot gardening is one of the best ways to grow vegetables and herbs in small spaces. We carry hard-to-find horticultural vermiculite, as well as several kinds of compost and peat moss--exactly what you need for your raised "square foot" bed. For more information about how to get started with square foot gardening, go here.
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