Wondering where to find potting soil and plant supports in the middle of the Chicago winter?  In Gethsemane’s Garden Basics department, that’s where!

We’ve got everything you might be looking for to support, maintain, protect and improve your indoor and outdoor plants, flowers, trees & shrubs, lawn and even bird care in Garden Basics.

If you’re looking for the right plant food and nutrient mix for your indoor plants, we’ve got you covered. 

If you’re looking for watering cans, plant nannies, clay pots, saucers and decorative pottery, we’ve got you covered.      

If you’re looking for starter pots, seed trays and seeds, you’ll find them in Garden Basics.

Our Garden Basics inventory changes seasonally, to mirror what you’ll need for your indoor and outdoor gardens and you can find Garden Basics supplies displayed and sold throughout the Garden Center.

In the winter months, you’ll find our Garden Basics products located in the Greenhouse. 

Once Spring arrives, our Garden Basics products are located in three display areas, conveniently arranged near the plants, trees and shrubs you’ll be looking to amend, feed and nurture.  You can find Garden Basics products in the Greenhouse, the Annuals Yard and in our Tree & Shrub yard.  

Our employees will be happy to talk to you about the variety of fertilizers, insecticides, soil mixes, plant food and more available seasonally at Gethsemane.

Don’t start your garden – inside or outdoors -  without the Garden Basics.