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Gardens in Illinois
The Land of Lincoln is the most populated state in the Midwest. It has a widely varying climate due to its length, ranging from temperate winters and summers to more extreme weather. There are over 60 different parks to visit, and many areas have been set aside for botanical uses. Featured Gardens:  Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology CenterThis arboretum is located in a narrow strip of land paralleling a 3/4 mile of McCormick Blvd and the North Shore Channel. This is a reclaimed section of land owned by the ... |
 Map of Illinois Gardens to Visit
Gardens To See uses Google™ Maps technology to provide an overview of all gardens to visit in a particular region. -> Launch Map |
 | Geology Underfoot in Illinois by: Raymond Wiggers Illinois--a flat and boring state with nothing but cornfields and crowded expressways, right? Balderdash! Geology Underfoot in Illinois scratches the Prairie State's surface to expose geologic diversity that stretches back more than a billion years. Enjoy an unexpected exploration of Chicago's architectural geology. Embark on a fault-seeking expedition in Mark Twain's big-river country. Or try ... [reviews] |
 | Weird Illinois by: Troy Taylor [reviews] |
 | Paddling Illinois (Trails Books Guide) by: Mike Svob Enjoy Illinois' beautiful rivers. This guide-the only one for Illinois-features 64 trips on 33 rivers including Cashe, Des Plaines, Embarras, Fox, Galena, Mackinaw, Middle Fork, and Spoon. For canoe or kayak enthusiasts of all abilities. [reviews] |
 | Paddling Illinois: 64 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak (Trails Books Guide) by: Mike Svob Illinois's terrain is surprisingly varied. Here, you'll find rolling hills, dense woods, tallgrass prairies, rugged cliffs, and bayous reminiscent of Louisiana. And one of the best ways of experiencing the excitement and diversity of the state's geology, wildlife, and scenery is by paddling its many waterways. This book will appeal to beginner, intermediate, and advanced paddlers who want to take ... [reviews] |
 | Illinois Atlas and Gazetteer (Fifth Edition) by: Delorme The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site & boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state [reviews] |
 | A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews] |
 | Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor, and architecture from an insider's perspective.HAMPTONS HAVENS offers readers a glimpse behind the hedgerows of the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. The photographs are drawn from the archives of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens magazine and feature 24 homes ... [reviews] |
 | Beautiful Gardens of Wine Country by: Jennifer Barry The rich soil of Northern California’s wine country produces more than just distinctive grapes and flavorful wines. The Mediterranean climate has also been put to good use to create stunning garden designs at wineries and visitor destinations throughout the region. In BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF THE WINE COUNTRY, author Jennifer Barry and world-renowned travel photographer Robert Holmes present a ... [reviews] |
