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Monday, March 26, 2012

Update: Shady Hill Gardens Wins Favorite Greenhouse and Nursery

This Elburn business was picked by Patch.com readers as their favorite place to get flowers and plants. Geneva and St. Charles businesses also received votes.

We have some winners! Patch readers have spoken, and Shady Hill Gardens in Elburn was selected as the Favorite Local Greenhouse or Nursery. Shady Hill was chosen by having the highest number of poll votes, 22. This represents 45 percent of all votes cast. Tying for second favorite was The Pure Gardener in Geneva and the Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center in St. Charles, each with 16 percent of the vote. Third favorite goes to the Wasco Nursery & Garden Center with 12 percent of all votes. Shady Hill Gardens is a gardening center and greenhouse that sells seasonal homegrown flowers and plants. They are located at 42W075 Rt. 38 in Elburn. This business specializes in geraniums of various colors and sizes. Today, March 26, is Shady Hill'…

Monday, March 19, 2012

Readers' Choice: What's Your Favorite Greenhouse or Nursery?

Where did you get your pretty flowers and luscious plants? Tell us so we can honor that business!

Wanna fill your garden with nothing but the best flowers and plants this year? If the answer is "yes," then you've clicked on the right story. Patch wants to know: what’s your favorite greenhouse or nursery in the Tri Cities area? We’ve gathered the names and addresses of all the places to get your green thumb on in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles. You have a couple ways to make your favorite known. The most important ones are to 1) Vote for the top greenhouse or nursery in the poll below and 2) Rate your favorite place in our Patch directory listings. Click on the name of the business below and that will take you right to the directory listing. As of March 19, here is exactly how the winners are determined: Only the top 3 finishers will …

robert poznanski

11:40 am on Monday, March 19, 2012

The Natural Garden, should not be in this poll as their retail area is gone now, and most customers have been "chased" away! Pity too, as they were one of my favorites!!   more ›

Saturday, March 3, 2012

UPDATE: Herrington Inn Named Favorite Wedding Reception Venue

This business was picked by Patch.com readers as their favorite place to throw a wedding bash. One venue in Batavia and another in Geneva were also selected by readers.

We have a winner! Patch readers have spoken, and The Herrington Inn in Geneva was selected as Favorite Wedding Reception Venue of the Tri Cities. Herrington was chosen by having the highest number of ratings and reviews, a total of five each. Other favorites that had at least one comment or review include Riverview Banquets in Batavia and the Geneva Golf Club on that city's west side. The Herrington is a luxury hotel that opened in 1993. In addition to 61 rooms, a spa and a restaurant, the hotel also features a banquet hall perfect for weddings. Here's what readers had to say about their Herrington experience: "We hosted our daughter's wedding there and the staff exceeded our expectations. Every detail was executed with precision ... The …

Monday, February 27, 2012

What’s Your Favorite Wedding Reception Venue?

Is the venue in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles? You pick the crème de la crème!

Trying to find a great spot to throw a wedding bash this year? You've come to the right page. Patch wants to know: what’s your favorite place to have a wedding reception in the Tri Cities? We’ve gathered the names and addresses of all the places to have those wedding party memories in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles. We’ve compiled this handy Q+A for picking your favorite venue. Read on! Q: How do I let Patch know which venue is my favorite? A: You can vote and show some love for your favorite reception venue in a couple of ways: Q: How will Patch decide on the favorites? A.: Your most favorite wedding venues will be chosen by the number of ratings and positive reviews received on their listing pages. The top 5 venues will be considered a …

chuck carroll

8:38 am on Monday, February 27, 2012

An up and coming site is the Geneva Golf Club, they have about 5 weddings per year, seat about 120 and the cost is very reasonable. The best part is you can select your own caterer, and it is open to the public for these events.   more ›

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