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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
Embracing the Beauty and Durability of Osage Orange at Hornbaker Gardens
At Hornbaker Gardens, we’re always looking for ways to work with the natural beauty around us. One of our favorite local resources is Maclura pomifera, commonly known as Osage Orange. This remarkable tree grows in abundance in our area, and its incredible durability...
Clustered Mountain Mint chosen as 2025 Perennial of the Year
The Perennial Plant Association has chosen Pycnanthemum muticum, commonly known as Clustered Mountain Mint, as the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year. Native to the eastern United States, this herbaceous perennial is celebrated for its ecological value and ornamental...
What’s New in Trees & Shrubs
Pam Horwitz is the Tree and Shrub Sales Manager at Hornbaker Gardens. Pam began as a Landscape Designer in 1995, and worked as...
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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.


