Can anyone recommend a nursery near Oswego, IL?

seeker · March 30, 2011

Hi,
My nephew recently moved to Oswego, IL. He had recently (within the last 3 years) become interested in growing tomatoes, and I had been giving him a few plants each year. Does anyone know of a nursery near Oswego where he'd be able to find a decent selection of heirloom tomatoes?
Thanks for any input.
Paula

fortyonenorth · March 30, 2011

Schaefer's Greenhouses in Montgomery should be just down the road. I grew up next door to the Schaefers - good family and a quality business. I'm sure they can take care of any needs.

Salsamaker · March 30, 2011

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Originally Posted by seeker

Hi,
My nephew recently moved to Oswego, IL. He had recently (within the last 3 years) become interested in growing tomatoes, and I had been giving him a few plants each year. Does anyone know of a nursery near Oswego where he'd be able to find a decent selection of heirloom tomatoes?
Thanks for any input.
Paula

Hi Seeker,

Here's a small world connection - I'm originally from Reading, PA and currently live close to Oswego, IL. I will have plenty of seedling heirlooms to give to your nephew if he would like. He would just have to grow them to planting size. I have staggered plantings with the oldest plants starting to show their second leaves. I have 25+ different varieties this year including Mrs. Benson. The Benson family is actually from Oswego. PM if interested and I will send you my grow list.

Mark

seeker · March 30, 2011

Fortyonenorth and Salsamaker, thank you so much for your replies. I really appreciate it. Mark, that is absolutely amazing! Sending a PM now.
Thanks again to both of you.
Paula

bughunter99 · May 19, 2011

If he doesn't mind driving 12 miles, this nursery is fantastic. The Plank Road address. They have many unusual items, decent heirloom tomato selections etc. I could spend hours there. Downside is its pricey. Upside is that he'll find things there he won't find anywhere else.

http://www.thegrowingplace.com/

seeker · May 20, 2011

Thank you, bughunter. I will pass that information on to him.
--- Paula

March 30, 2011	#1
seeker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 95	Can anyone recommend a nursery near Oswego, IL? Hi, My nephew recently moved to Oswego, IL. He had recently (within the last 3 years) become interested in growing tomatoes, and I had been giving him a few plants each year. Does anyone know of a nursery near Oswego where he'd be able to find a decent selection of heirloom tomatoes? Thanks for any input. Paula

May 19, 2011	#5
bughunter99 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: zone 5 Posts: 821	The Growing Place: Naperville If he doesn't mind driving 12 miles, this nursery is fantastic. The Plank Road address. They have many unusual items, decent heirloom tomato selections etc. I could spend hours there. Downside is its pricey. Upside is that he'll find things there he won't find anywhere else. http://www.thegrowingplace.com/

March 30, 2011	#2
fortyonenorth Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,150	Schaefer's Greenhouses in Montgomery should be just down the road. I grew up next door to the Schaefers - good family and a quality business. I'm sure they can take care of any needs.

May 20, 2011	#6
seeker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 95	Thank you, bughunter. I will pass that information on to him. --- Paula