r In 2023, we embarked on a mission to reimagine our entrance garden—and the results have been nothing short of transformative. Thanks to the thoughtful design work of Garden Designer Jane Morris, this once-simple space has evolved into a stunning pollinator’s...
Before we were a garden center, a botanic garden, or an event space, we were Horn’s Berry Farm—an organic berry farm started by our parents, rooted in strawberries, raspberries, and a deep love for growing good food. Molly and I grew up surrounded by an orchard...
Behind the scenes in early 2025, twenty (new and returning) Hornbaker Gardens staff members gathered in The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens for our annual Proven Winners Garden Center training. Hornbaker Gardens has once again been named a 2025 Proven Winners Certified...
The American Hosta Growers Association has honored ‘Skywriter’ as the 2025 Hosta of the Year. This medium-sized hosta, bred by Chicago-area hybridizer Dr. Dan Wols, forms a semi-upright mound approximately 15 inches tall and 30 inches wide. Its deeply...
We have over 20 new varieties of hostas this season, some in very limited supply. The full collection of New Hostas can be found on our website, but we’ll entice you here with several not-to-miss varieties, starting with a mini and working our way up in size. H....
