Any bonsai shops to visit around Chicago ?

[Abhishek Dasgupta]

Hi ,

Staying at friend’s at Naperville for a week and wondering if there’s any bonsai shops I could visit in and around Chicago ?

I come from a state (Minnesota) that sadly has no bonsai shops what so ever and hence wanna at least take this opportunity to visit a true bonsai shop .

Regards,
Abhishek

 

[RJG2]

The only one I know about is:

The Hidden Gardens in Willowbrook, IL

I've never been, so I don't know much. BUT, I'll be there tomorrow through Saturday to visit my sister.

 

[Abhishek Dasgupta]

The only one I know about is:

The Hidden Gardens in Willowbrook, IL

I've never been, so I don't know much. BUT, I'll be there tomorrow through Saturday to visit my sister.

Any chance do you know if we need appointment for a visit ?

 

[RJG2]

Any chance do you know if we need appointment for a visit ?

Doesn't look like it, but you could call/email and check.

 

[LittleDingus]

Any chance do you know if we need appointment for a visit ?

This time of year, best to call for their hours. They are also a small nursery but that portion closes down for the winter. I believe they keep the bonsai section open year round though.

If you go there, there are easy to get to being off a major expressway...but they hide around a blind corner: hence Hidden Garden There's a good chance you'll drive right past them the first time.

You might also see if you can get an appointment at BC Bonsai

BC Bonsai

bonsai,supplies,lessons

www.bcbonsai.com

I've been to Hidden Gardens a couple of times. I found them heavy on the conifers with some nice larger material...pretty raw though. I was less impressed with the deciduous trees.

I haven't been to BC Bonsai yet.

 

[Abhishek Dasgupta]

This time of year, best to call for their hours. They are also a small nursery but that portion closes down for the winter. I believe they keep the bonsai section open year round though.

If you go there, there are easy to get to being off a major expressway...but they hide around a blind corner: hence Hidden Garden There's a good chance you'll drive right past them the first time.

You might also see if you can get an appointment at BC Bonsai

BC Bonsai

bonsai,supplies,lessons

www.bcbonsai.com

I've been to Hidden Gardens a couple of times. I found them heavy on the conifers with some nice larger material...pretty raw though. I was less impressed with the deciduous trees.

I haven't been to BC Bonsai yet.

Thank you ! I visited BC Bonsai and the owner was so gracious to take me around in their basement and hoop houses . Really best stuffs to see but sadly all trees were huddled up for winter storage . So very difficult to make sense of trunk and branching .

I did see some red and white chojibais which I absolutely love but a little pricey for my taste and what they were . Around 300-400 for each . I might have to come back in spring

 

[jonfromchicago]

I'd recommend going to Hidden Gardens in Willowbrook if you're looking to find a yamadori tree and expect to pay hundreds/thousands of dollars for a quality tree haha. They're open Friday- Sunday during the winter, I'd give them a call to confirm.

BC Bonsai is also worth checking out.

 

[Abhishek Dasgupta]

I'd recommend going to Hidden Gardens in Willowbrook if you're looking to find a yamadori tree and expect to pay hundreds/thousands of dollars for a quality tree haha. They're open Friday- Sunday during the winter, I'd give them a call to confirm.

BC Bonsai is also worth checking out.

I would just like to see what’s available . Yes, am interested for Yamadori if it’s something that am interested in .

 

[LittleDingus]

Thank you ! I visited BC Bonsai and the owner was so gracious to take me around in their basement and hoop houses . Really best stuffs to see but sadly all trees were huddled up for winter storage . So very difficult to make sense of trunk and branching .

I did see some red and white chojibais which I absolutely love but a little pricey for my taste and what they were . Around 300-400 for each . I might have to come back in spring

Glad that worked out for you!

I've never been there myself despite them being just down the road from one of my kids