Mr. Willow's Blog

Holiday Porch Pots

Illinois Willows offers two sizes of DIY Porch Pot Kits to help you deck the halls this holiday season. These kits take 10 minutes or...

Spring Flowering Branches from Illinois Willows

Flowering branches are a great way to add depth and height to any arrangement. At Illinois Willows, we grow forsythia, viburnum snowball,...

Time for Tulips: 7 Things About Tulips You May Not Know

The arrival of tulips signifies the start of spring. These beautiful blooms are an excellent way to brighten your indoor decor with a...

Why Join a Flower CSA?

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. A flower CSA works the same way as a vegetable CSA in that the subscriber joins before...

Winterberry: A fall and winter favorite

The brilliant red hues of the Winterberry make it one of our favorite cut stems used in indoor and outdoor holiday decorations....

Sunflowers: Rich in History and Beauty

Sunflowers are a summertime delight and Illinois Willows is proud to offer fresh-cut stems and floral arrangements throughout their...

Four Reasons to Love Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are a popular summertime flower that we have available as a cut flower and frequently incorporate into our farmers market...