The Gardens at Ball Blogs

Our Ball for Fall Event gives growers the chance to see a huge number of Fall varieties growing side-by-side in one place.

Join us and explore what’s next for Fall. Registration is now available to compare the latest mum varieties, discover standout performers and get inspired for your next Fall program.

Whether you're a greenhouse grower, garden center retailer, cut flower grower, landscaping professional, or independent grower, Ball Seed offers the products, expertise, and support needed to help your business succeed.

Here at Ball Seed, we strive to make sure you feel supported for every year and growing season. We hosted this year’s Customer Days on July 30 and 31, 2026, with an amazing turnout of nearly 1,000 visitors.

What a great turnout we had at the first-ever Ball for Fall Event. Growers from around the Midwest came out to see our fantastic Garden Mums showcase here at The Gardens at Ball in West Chicago. Having the opportunity to visit on two different days, ...

Relive our 2025 Ball For Fall garden mum trials event in The Gardens at Ball through this virtual tour of the grounds.

The summer plant trialing season is coming to its close, but The Gardens at Ball in West Chicago can still be toured – from the comfort of your office or on-the-go.

It was an amazing turnout at this year’s Ball Seed Customer Days. With temps reaching into the high 80s°F in West Chicago at The Gardens at Ball, we welcomed 1,680 visitors to the event. Guests registered to attend on either July 24 or 25th and the g...

Explore our latest designs with new varieties in The Gardens at Ball. Not only do we have new varieties, but we’ve also matched them with some trusted varieties that have done very well in the landscape.

Have you seen the full schedule of events for Ball Seed Customer Days? If not, you’ve come to the right place. Check out all there is to do, so you can plan your visit accordingly full of tours, demos, dining and much more!

Available now to growers are some great online resources ready at your fingertips! Check them all out at the Ball Seed website and start using them today.

July 27 and 28 are the days we have all been waiting for ... Ball Seed Customer Days! Included in this annual experience are the raised beds and wood pergola filled with colorful products from PanAmerican Seed. And they're ready to impress guests! Gl...

The industry is familiar with MixMasters and Trixi Combos. Now Ball FloraPlant and Selecta One are launching a way to customize combinations to your own liking. Let’s look at how that works!

Here are some of the new varieties from Ball Ingenuity that you will want to see during your 2023 Customer Days experience.

2023 Ball Seed Customer Days will be here before you know it. Follow along to see all the behind-the-scenes details about this spectacular event! (And scroll to the end to watch a welcome video with Susannah Ball.)

We’re glad you asked! In this blog, you will get a glimpse of some of the new varieties from Selecta One that will be presented at this year’s Ball Seed Customer Days July 27 and 28.

For 2023, Ball FloraPlant and Selecta One have redesigned their layout display in The Gardens at Ball. Let’s explore how these changes will positively impact the way you experience this year’s showcase!

Ball Seed Customer Days are swiftly approaching, and preparation and collaboration are a must. One of the event highlights is the inspiring mixed-combo demonstration. In this blog, learn how the Mixed Containers Solutions team has successfully design...

Get ready to tour The Gardens at Ball. Feel free to take your time to get to know everything straight from the product experts by clicking on the videos embedded throughout the tour.

Thank you to everyone who visited The Gardens at Ball this summer. It was a fantastic year for flowers and the trial gardens were a must-see stop for color, inspiration and education.

With Ball Customer Days only a few weeks away, be sure to add Ball Ingenuity to your list when you arrive. They will have some must-see items on display to check out. Ball Ingenuity products will be spread throughout The Gardens at Ball – keep an eye...

The Kieft Seed perennials team is thrilled to showcase their amazing new lineup, consisting of high-quality perennial breeding from PanAmerican Seed. Kieft Seed is a brand that includes top-notch seed perennials as well as specialty crops, including ...

As one of the world’s leading breeders in the horticulture industry, you know the quality of PanAmerican Seed. Well, get ready to see their newest additions for 2023! Count on PanAmerican Seed to introduce creative, innovative, and appealing varietie...

This year Darwin Perennials is bringing more innovations to our product assortments than ever before. We're coming off a strong Darwin Perennials Day event in June, with the overwintered plants in the zone 5 trials looking amazing.

Do you need something to spice up the garden center next spring? Look no further! Burpee brings the best garden-ready plants to create a flavorful garden that’s uniquely yours. With a fresh, inviting look, the assortment is filled with vegetable plan...

All of the new plants that Selecta One is introducing for 2023 are fascinating. The Selecta Group is a world leader in breeding, growing, and marketing of innovative ornamental plants. Your Ball Seed team is excited to display what’s new for our gues...

The annual Darwin Perennials Day is back and in-person this spring in The Gardens at Ball.

Our Ball Seed 2021 Customer Days event are over, but The Gardens at Ball are still open for visitors! If you'd like to tour our stunning grounds again, feel free to make an appointment by calling our main switchboard at 630-231-3600. We're open durin...

Get ready for more beautiful new additions to the Selecta One family include Verbena Beats, Dahlia Dahlita and Petunia Headliner Enchanted Sky. All starring this summer in The Gardens at Ball in West Chicago, Ill.

Mark your calendars: We're hosting guests in The Gardens at Ball at the end of July for our Ball Seed Customer Days (July 28-30). We can't wait to welcome you back!