A Place to Grow

Flower

This special garden on the East side of the library features native plants, prairie grasses, pollinators & propagators, a shade garden, and a winding stone path to explore it all.

Little Free Seed Library

Visit our Little Free Seed Library, located in the garden and generously provided by the Wheaton Rotary Club. Take some seeds and leave some seeds. Grow something beautiful.

Whether inside with a good book or outside in the dirt, we invite you to Grow with Us!

Upcoming Events

Monet in Giverny: Artist and Gardener

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wheaton Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Gardening & Nature, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:
Take an imaginary journey to Giverny with artist and art historian Denise Laurin to learn about Monet as both a passionate horticulturist and innovative painter. She will discuss the artist's home, garden design, plants choices, a...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Gardening Books

Local Gardening Guides

Environment & Sustainability

Gardening & Nature Books for Kids

Nonfiction

Picture Books

Chapter Books

Community Resources

Conservation Foundation

The Conservation Foundation logo

Preserve and restore open space and natural lands, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote stewardship of our environment in northeastern Illinois. 

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DuPage County Master Gardeners

Leaf in a circle

This volunteer program open to anyone with the desire to learn and to share information with others about research-based landscape and gardening practices.

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DuPage Monarch Project

Monarch caterpillar

A group of local organizations working to provide education about monarchs and increase the amount of suitable monarch habitat throughout DuPage County.

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