A garden to visit

Chicago Botanic Garden

Glencoe, IL

Bonsai collection Bloom updates

01 / Make a day of it

Plan your visit.

Find your way there, then check the garden’s site for the latest before you leave.

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Bonsai collection

Bonsai Collection

Nearly 300 trees across 160 taxa, shown in two display courtyards from mid-April through October.

Source · checked Oct 29, 2026

02 / Through your lens

Photographing here.

Bring a camera, and make room for the moment.

Before you shoot

Planning a portrait session? Check the garden’s photography rules before you go.

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Gather in the garden

Host an event.

Planning a gathering? Tell us what you have in mind.

Ask about events

Planning something special?

Ask about a visit, your way.

Tell us what you are planning for Chicago Botanic Garden. Your note goes to the Gardenhopping team, not directly to the garden. An authorized operator may share it with the garden or a relevant partner to help respond. It is not automatically sent to them.