LEMONT, IL — When you have a inexperienced thumb, or simply love vegetation, Lemont’s latest enterprise is for you. Aster Gardens, a backyard store in downtown Lemont, opened final week.
Proprietor Amanda Thomsen mentioned the shop will focus on houseplants to begin, however quickly could have outside area for backyard vegetation as effectively.
“We could have orchids, succulents, some rarities and previous favorites,” mentioned Thomsen, who has been knowledgeable horticulturist and backyard designer for over 20 years. “We could have some enjoyable plant equipment and funky house stuff as effectively.”
Thomsen mentioned she has all the time cherished Lemont, however her good friend Sommer Steele, who’s the proprietor of Mabel’s Market and Three Tales Books in downtown Lemont, “actually midwifed” her opening her enterprise on the town.
Aster Gardens is located at 202 Stephen St. Hours will barely fluctuate for the primary few weeks of opening, so test the web site for up to date hours. This week, the shop is open from 10 a.m. to six p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to three p.m. on Sunday.