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Opening day next year is Friday, April 10th, 2026!
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Welcome!
Hornbaker Gardens, Inc. is a family owned and operated nursery located five miles southeast of Princeton, Illinois. Our large collections of hostas, daylilies, trees and shrubs, grasses, aquatics, annuals, and other perennials draw plant enthusiasts from not only the Midwest, but from all across the country.
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Children's Garden
The children’s garden area was created in memory of our beloved Kathy Hornbaker. It consists of a large, sloped, grassy play area where kids can be kids.
Garden Tours
Every year we host many garden clubs and tour groups. We are happy to greet your group upon arrival and provide a history and overview of Hornbaker Gardens.
Hornbaker Highlights
‘Skywriter’ Honored as 2025 Hosta of the Year
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 corrugated,...
Over 20 New Hostas Arrive for the 2025 Season
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....
Hornbaker Gardens Welcomes Over 120 New Perennials in 2025
With the start of a new spring season, we have dozens of new perennials to offer. While this article highlights many of our new selections, you are welcome to browse the full collection of New Plants for 2025 on our website. We’ll start with perennials for the sunny...
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Annual Artisan Market
Join us in our beautiful country setting for a day filled with 30+ fine artists, craft beer, delicious home baked items, live music, wine tasting, fresh-picked local produce, local lunch fare, ice cream and more. Saturday, September 19, 2026! Mark your calendars now and plan to spend a beautiful, fall day in the country. Free Admission.


