Vaughn’s Garden and Gift Store

The garden center has been an institution for more than 100 years. Because of the short growing season, Chicagoans don’t take their gardens for granted, so reputation is important for a garden center. Vaughn’s definitely has a good one. Its gift shop makes up about a third of the store. It is not just an extension for garden accessories, but also a complete store of garden-inspired items, from furniture to tabletop accessories to one of the largest selections of Department 56 villages.

Best Sellers

Seasonal: Department 56
Bath-and-body: Crabtree & Evelyn
Candles: Colonial
Garden furniture: Campania
Paper and party goods: Caspari

Scott & Debbie Gross
Pam Roberts, Buyer
Western Springs, IL
708.246.3540

Joanne Stone Geier

Much in demand as a public speaker and consultant in the U.S. and in Europe, JoAnne travels constantly, giving between 30-50 lectures annually. She has authored numerous magazine articles and served as a columnist and editor for one of the U.S.'s leading gourmet food publications. JoAnne is a native Chicagoan.