Greenhouse

JJC's state-of-the-art greenhouse, a teaching facility and community resource, is the first LEED-registered greenhouse at a community college in the nation.

Plant Sales

Check back soon for more details on the next Greenhouse plant sale. 

 

Overview

With an academic and business atmosphere, we are constantly challenging ourselves and students to produce the best annual and perennial crops possible.

Interested in what is going on at the greenhouse?

  • Email the greenhouse manager at greenhouse@jjc.edu to be added to the email list 
  • You will receive notices of sales, special events and workshops at the greenhouse!

Typical Hours

The greenhouse is closed in the summer months and is open during JJC's fall and spring semesters. Typical business hours are 9 - noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Call (815) 280-2359 with any questions. 

 

Additional Information

  • Contact Us

    Have a question you would like to send to the pros? Here is a list of all the people that work with the JJC Greenhouse or within the Horticulture department and their area of expertise. Hope we can help!

    David Bartz
    Horticulture Instructor, Landscape Design and Horticulture Business
    Email: dbartz@jjc.edu

    Nick Pershey
    Horticulture Professor, Greenhouse Management and Nursery Production
    Email: nicholas.pershey@jjc.edu  

    Erin McMahan
    Arboriculture  
    Email: erin.mcmahan@jjc.edu 
     

  • Holiday Arrangements

    Lisa Perkins and the Horticulture Club have arrangements for sale and Make and Takes during some of the major holidays. Please check often for new sales! No orders are taken until the holiday season.

    Lisa Perkins
    Horticulture Professor
    Email: lperkins@jjc.edu