About

North Branch Natives is a home-grown, sustainable Chicago business offering gardening solutions and support for DIY native gardeners.

Started by Liz Vogel and the amazing Jane Hamill, North Branch Natives strives to bring gardening right to your door (or front parkway, side lot, back yard, school or park landscape). We believe in gardening not only for the beauty and quiet joy that comes from tending ones landscape, but for the spectacle that comes along with it. If you've ever watched a bumblebee as she visits the early season blooms of Penstemon, or sat in awe crouched down in the middle of a patch of late season asters, you understand the happiness that a natural garden can bring. We're always thinking about environment and how to make our little slice of life more meaningful and impactful. 

So, here's the run-down...

We offer consultations, classes, and locally grown native plants as part of our planting service. Join our garden community and get regular emails on when to water, how to prep a new garden, cutting back, adding new plants, and really everything you'll need to know to make your garden buzz.

Native gardening...good for you, good for the planet!

“We absolutely love the presentation of the Consultation with the pictures, categorized lists, and detailed instructions. All of the plants look really beautiful and interesting and I am especially excited about the chokeberry shrubs!” –Brittany S., Belmont Cragin, Chicago

"Gardening with native plants has transformed my yard.  Personally, it's brought me so much joy.  NBN has taught me that a garden can constantly evolve and has given me the confidence to experiment each season.  AND, I'll always have something to look forward to!" —Dana D., Jeff Park, Chicago

“As always, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I truly could never have done it by myself. Hopefully I will be able to tend well what you have sown.” –Cindy N., North Park, Chicago

Pictured at top: Some of the truly amazing people who have come together to learn and grow and who help to make Chicago a vibrant and wonderful place to be 🐝🐝