Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Plant Nursery in Grayslake, IL
Turks' Greenhouses was founded in 1978 with a commitment to cultivating high-quality plants and delivering exceptional service. Our family-owned business specializes in growing a diverse range of annuals, perennials, edibles, and seasonal plants, ensuring customers receive healthy, vibrant options for their gardens. We pride ourselves on maintaining both a loyal retail and wholesale customer base, serving home gardeners and professional landscapers alike. Our team of knowledgeable staff is dedicated to assisting gardeners of all experience levels, offering guidance to help every customer achieve success. With multiple locations across Illinois, we combine decades of horticultural expertise with a passion for plants to provide reliable, sustainable solutions.Our focus on innovation ensures we continually expand our selection with new varieties while maintaining tried-and-true favorites. We operate seasonally adjusted hours to accommodate customer needs and prioritize transparency in all our operations. Our dedication to quality is evident in every plant we grow, from compact patio containers to large-scale landscape installations. We actively engage with the community through educational resources, seasonal promotions, and partnerships with local organizations. This combination of experience, expertise, and customer-centric approach has solidified our reputation as a trusted leader in the horticulture industry.
Services
Annual Plants
Perennial Plants
Edible Plants
Hanging Baskets
Fall Plants
Container Gardens
Wholesale Nursery
Seasonal Decor
Plant Delivery
Gardening Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We grow all plants on-site for guaranteed quality and freshness.
- Our staff provides expert guidance for gardeners of all experience levels.
- We maintain a diverse selection of annuals, perennials, and edibles year-round.
- Our family-owned business combines 45+ years of horticultural expertise with innovation.
- We serve both home gardeners and professional landscapers with tailored solutions.
What people say
Large selection
Expert staff
Healthy plants
Seasonal variety
Family-friendly
Services
Annual Plants
Turks' Greenhouses offers a comprehensive selection of annual plants grown on-site for vibrant seasonal displays. Our inventory includes common favorites and unique varieties from ageratum to zinnia, available in multiple sizes ranging from small packs to large hanging baskets. These plants provide immediate color for flower beds, containers, and landscape installations, with new varieties added annually to enhance customer options.
Edible Plants
We cultivate a wide array of vegetable, fruit, and herb plants to support homegrown food production. Our edible plant selection includes broccoli, tomatoes, strawberries, and culinary herbs, all grown on-site for optimal health. Seeds are also available, with new varieties introduced regularly to expand gardening possibilities for both small-space patio gardens and large backyard plots.
Perennial Plants
Our nursery specializes in hardy perennial plants that return year after year for sustainable gardening. Container-grown perennials are available in multiple sizes for flexible planting schedules. We focus on pollinator-friendly options, native species, and ornamental grasses to create purposeful gardens that support biodiversity while providing reliable seasonal blooms.
Hanging Baskets
Turks' Greenhouses provides ready-made and custom container gardens in sizes ranging from 10-inch pots to 16-inch hanging baskets. Our designs prioritize low-maintenance beauty with carefully selected plant combinations that thrive in Illinois climates. These container solutions add instant visual appeal to decks, patios, and entryways with minimal care requirements.
Fall Plants
We grow over 50,000 mums annually, offering three size options and diverse color varieties. Our fall inventory also includes ornamental cabbages, pansies, and frost-tolerant perennials for extended seasonal interest. Complementary decorations like pumpkins, gourds, and straw bales create complete autumn displays for residential and commercial properties.
People
Barnabas Turk
Founder
Barnabas Turk established Turks' Greenhouses in 1978, expanding from a landscaping business to create a dedicated plant nursery. His vision focused on growing high-quality plants and providing exceptional customer service. Under his leadership, the company developed a reputation for reliable plant stock and expert horticultural advice. He built the foundation for the family-owned business that continues serving Illinois gardeners today.
Questions
What types of plants do you grow?
We grow annuals, perennials, edible plants, hanging baskets, and seasonal fall plants including mums and ornamental vegetables.
Are your plants grown locally?
Yes, all our plants are grown on-site at our Grayslake facility to ensure quality and freshness.
Do you serve professional landscapers?
Yes, we maintain a large wholesale customer base including landscapers, municipalities, and gardening clubs.
What are your seasonal hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 7:00-17:00, Saturday 8:00-17:00, and Sunday 9:00-17:00 during peak seasons.
Can I special order plants?
We recommend calling ahead for specific plant availability, especially for less common varieties.
Do you offer delivery services?
Delivery options are available for bulk purchases and wholesale customers across northern Illinois.
