Ja’Don Banks, left, and his greenhouse mentor, Shelby Chellberg, laugh as they work in the new greenhouse at Lambs Farm on May 22, 2025, in Libertyville. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune) ...

Meg Mitchell shows a bee hive that is inside a house for classroom demonstrations to area students. Mitchell is the farm manager of Smart Farm of Barrington. The new 48-by 26-foot greenhouse also ...

The greenhouse features large windows facing south, not just for plant growth, but also for optimal solar gain. During the day, the sun’s rays fall on large plastic drums filled with water.

Highlights: Updated 1900-era farmhouse on nearly 6 acres, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, about 2,170 sq. ft., 5.59-acre lot, full covered front porch, 2 pole barns, 3 greenhouses, partially covered back ...

The exterior of Grow + Gather in Englewood Friday, March 6, 2020. The farm and restaurant also features a hydroponic farm, rooftop greenhouse, market, and soon a brewery.