Lincoln Park Conservatory: An Oasis in Chicago's Chilly Winter
Does Chicago’s cold weather have you searching for a warm getaway? Stop by Lincoln Park Conservatory, located at 2391 North Stockton Drive, for warmth, color, fragrance, and more! Being around plants comes naturally to me. When I was a young child, both my grandmas had beautiful gardens with flowers, strawberries, and a variety of vegetables. One grandmother even grew wonderful deep purple grapes that my mom would bring home and make into grape jam. My mom has always planted a large garden with vegetables and flowers. I, too, had a garden for several years when I was a homeowner, and I still have houseplants, including an African violet I have had for over 20 years. I find plants quite interesting and amazing. With my heritage, the conservatory, not surprisingly, is one of my favorite places. My most recent visit was on a bright, but chilly, day. I opened the door to the conservatory and felt the warmth of the Palm House reaching into the entryway. As I steppe