Since 2003, Barn Owl has helped countless local customers tackle lawn & garden projects of all sizes, from first indoor plants to a total garden redesign, we've been there. Our goal is to make our community more beautiful one garden at a time. We believe in creating a more sustainable earth for everyone and encourage everyone to add a little green to their lives.
Our team is more than happy to help with plant selection, supplies suggestions, and more. We're here to help your plants thrive and fulfill all of your gardening needs! Overwhelmed? Remember, all you need to get started is a single plant. Ask us how to make your garden more sustainable! We can help you adopt greener alternatives, reduce chemicals, and work with the environment to plan a more sustainable garden.
Our team is more than happy to help with plant selection, supplies suggestions, and more. We're here to help your plants thrive and fulfill all of your gardening needs! Overwhelmed? Remember, all you need to get started is a single plant. Ask us how to make your garden more sustainable! We can help you adopt greener alternatives, reduce chemicals, and work with the environment to plan a more sustainable garden.
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Barn Owl Garden Center was founded with a mission to help our community grow and grow within our community. Seventeen years later, we've certainly grown and our family-run business still takes the time to do things a little differently and help our community flourish. We pride ourselves in providing high-quality products, unmatched service, and genuine enthusiasm for your gardening and outdoor needs.
Call ahead to place your order over the phone. We just need the make and model of your car and the pickup time and we'll have it ready for you. Most orders are ready within the hour. Taking on a gardening project of any size can feel daunting. Whether you're on the search for a new house plant, or you're looking to revamp your spring garden, we'd love to help.
When you visit our convenient neighborhood location, you'll experience our extensive selection of lawn, garden, pet, birding, and seasonal products. Our knowledgeable staff is happy to answer your gardening questions and assist you in selecting the best plants, soils, birdseed, fertilizers, pet food, and gardening tools for your project.
We carry your favorite indoor plants like Philodendron, Money Tree, and Succulents, and tropicals like Aloe and Hibiscus to keep your in-home garden going year-round. If you're looking for seasonal color alongside existing perennials, shrubs and trees, be sure to check out our stock of annuals. With a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors, they're the perfect addition for any spot.
The advantages of indoor growing are endless! It's the perfect way to have your garden running all year round. We can help seed starting, getting your vegetables and herb garden going, finding organic seeds and anything else you need to start growing indoors. Not sure how to get started growing medical cannabis?
Reviews (19)
Don Kirchenberg
Oct 29, 2021
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Laurie Harvey
Sep 26, 2021
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L. Olena
Sep 04, 2021
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David Akin
Aug 21, 2021
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Doug S.
Jul 04, 2021
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A cool little store with lots of treasures to find! Very friendly employees. Went in just to browse and came out with a wagon full. They have unique lawn art and decor, supplies and plants. They have a whole house of bird houses and supplies. Large bags of bird seed. Get out of the big box stores and support local small business.
Martha Garvey
Jul 04, 2021
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Sandra Murkz
May 30, 2021
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Spring Belasich
May 26, 2021
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Katelyn Hickman
Feb 20, 2021
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Janel Cwikla
May 16, 2020
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We were so impressed by their service over the phone when ordering! Clark was amazing and knowledgeable. We didn’t feel rushed and he gave us wonderful suggestions. We were able to pick up our order within… an hour and it was contactless and you can see they had best practices in place for social distancing. We were so glad to be able to support a local business !
Amanda M.
Sep 26, 2019
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Great go to store for my plants and cat food. I redid my from landscaping in late September but still wanted colorful plants for the rest of fall. Clark made some wonderful recommendations. They had just enough plants for my planters. I'm so thrilled about how my new landscape. I can't wait till next spring to do an all out landscape of front, side and backyard. Clark is so knowledgeable, and had some ideas for me. I like the personal touch not found at the big box stores. By the way, I was happy with their prices.
Darryl Adam
Jun 09, 2019
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Julia Jones
May 19, 2019
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H. U.
Feb 08, 2018
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I love this place.
In the spring they offer an incredible selection of heirloom, organic, and hybrid seeds.
In the summer I purchase fresh, locally grown produce. They have a large variety of different fruits and vegetables. Fresh honey, jams, preserves...a real treat.
Their plants, flowers, and bushes are healthy and well cared for. Not the neglected half dead stock you often see at big box stores.
In the fall I stock up on bird seed when it's on sale. They store it for me all winter long so all I have to do is pick it up (they even carry the bags and load my trunk).
In the winter they
In the spring they offer an incredible selection of heirloom, organic, and hybrid seeds.
In the summer I purchase fresh, locally grown produce. They have a large variety of different fruits and vegetables. Fresh honey, jams, preserves...a real treat.
Their plants, flowers, and bushes are healthy and well cared for. Not the neglected half dead stock you often see at big box stores.
In the fall I stock up on bird seed when it's on sale. They store it for me all winter long so all I have to do is pick it up (they even carry the bags and load my trunk).
In the winter they
Michelle T.
Jan 05, 2017
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We bought our Christmas tree from Barn Owl this year and I must say...this has been the best tree we have ever had!! Loved it so much it was hard to take down and put it out at the curb. We host Christmas eve every year and this year we got so many compliments on our tree! Thank you so much!!
Also - you have great customer service, love your bird food selection, and we get our pumpkins from you every year as well! Keep up the good work!
Also - you have great customer service, love your bird food selection, and we get our pumpkins from you every year as well! Keep up the good work!
Olena D.
Aug 23, 2016
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Many times driving past, always wanted to go to Barn Owl Garden Center. Yesterday visiting the farmer's market was disappointed by the fact they took me to a dollar more for basil that I did not buy... when I noticed and told them they returned without any apology to customer... then, at home I weighed 2 tomatoes, for which they counted 1.5 pound and took $3, but their real weight was 1.1 pound... I'm surprised this Sicilian accounting...
Andrew B.
Aug 28, 2014
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Been buying tomatoes and other veggies here going on four summers now. They're within walking distance of my home, though I drive because I buy too much to carry.
Seems like their selection is actually better than usual this year. I don't think I'd seen beets or kohlrabi there in years past. The tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and zucchini have always been, and remain, top notch. I love getting home and slicing up a fresh tomato nice and thick, throwing a little sea salt on it and having a snack.
Seems like their selection is actually better than usual this year. I don't think I'd seen beets or kohlrabi there in years past. The tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and zucchini have always been, and remain, top notch. I love getting home and slicing up a fresh tomato nice and thick, throwing a little sea salt on it and having a snack.
Joe E.
Sep 28, 2013
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Barn Owl is a farmstand located off of Gary Avenue in Carol Stream (The village with no downtown... aren't you glad you know that now?).
My family uses it to refill our propane tank. It's 18 bucks. They have a bunch of plants, flowers, veggies, and fruits too. I can't speak on anything else besides the propane, which is quick and painless.
You sometimes have to find someone to come fill your tank i.e. go into the main barn and ask. Not a big deal, though.
My family uses it to refill our propane tank. It's 18 bucks. They have a bunch of plants, flowers, veggies, and fruits too. I can't speak on anything else besides the propane, which is quick and painless.
You sometimes have to find someone to come fill your tank i.e. go into the main barn and ask. Not a big deal, though.
Gemma K.
Sep 26, 2013
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Fall is in the air: sort of. And though I have never purchased from Barn Owl before, I thought I would take a peak at their seasonal flowers.
Let it also be known that I am no expert: no green thumb have I. Nice day for snooping around; and I was pretty much left alone.
What did catch my eye were some gorgeous pansies! The color calibration mechanism in my head kept thinking purple and gold; purple and gold. So, I got several large scale yellow mum plants, as well.
The location I usually go to is also priced moderate to high: but if these take as good as they look then I will be happy. So,
Let it also be known that I am no expert: no green thumb have I. Nice day for snooping around; and I was pretty much left alone.
What did catch my eye were some gorgeous pansies! The color calibration mechanism in my head kept thinking purple and gold; purple and gold. So, I got several large scale yellow mum plants, as well.
The location I usually go to is also priced moderate to high: but if these take as good as they look then I will be happy. So,
