Join Risky Brisket Championship BBQ Team at Wannemaker’s Home & Garden for an immersive BBQ experience. Our in person, instructor led, classes get you behind the BBQ pits for a day of ‘Q you’ll never forget. You won’t leave hungry! Continue reading…
2023 Nursery Sale
Our Fall Nursery Sale is Here!
This fall, enjoy BIG SAVINGS on Wannemaker’s nursery products, including trees, shrubs, roses, and perennials. Come back throughout the season for deeper discounts.
Holiday Meats BBQ Masterclass
Join Risky Brisket Championship BBQ Team at Wannemaker’s Home & Garden on Saturday, October 28th for an immersive BBQ experience.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to work with championship BBQ instructors. You’ll work in teams to learn the art of creating award-winning craft BBQ in a fraction of the time. We’ll teach you to cook hot and fast on Gateway Drum Smokers, which produces exceptional results very quickly. Don’t worry if you like to cook low and slow, or on a different style of smoker, our recipes and techniques work on all cooker types. Get hands-on with turkey, and holiday bombs!
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, October 28th
11:00AM – 4:00PM
Cost: $150 | REGISTER
In this class we’ll cover:
- Whole Smoked Prime Rib (Live Demo)
- Smoked Homemade Porchetta (Live Demo)
- Smoked Holiday Bombs (Hands-On)
- Cajun Smoked Turkey Breast (Hands-On)
- Thanksgiving Day Secret Recipe Fatty (Live Demo)
- Tischler’s Smoked Sausages
As well as go over:
- Meat Selection
- Trimming
- Injection
- Seasoning
- Cooking Timelines
- Smoker Management
- Fuel Selection – Charcoal & Woods
- Food Safety
- Storing & Reheating
- Techniques
- Tips & Tricks
Our small class size ensures you get an immersive in-depth BBQ experience that will accelerate your BBQ to a new level. Whether you want to become a backyard hero, elevate your current game, or learn competition tricks, this class covers it all. Classes are great for all ages and make great guys’ night-out trips or date nights!
We produce a massive amount of food from our menus, and you will not leave hungry!
Grilling Extravaganza
Just in time for Father’s Day, Wannemaker’s is hosting the GRILLING EXTRAVAGANZA on Saturday, June 10 from 9AM – 4PM! Stop by for demos, BBQ sauce tastings, and more. Plus, enjoy $100 OFF Weber Genesis Grills during the Grilling Extravaganza (in-stock models only). Continue reading…
Espoma’s Guide to Plant Food & Potting Soils
Like all living things, plants need proper nutrition to grow. There are 19 nutrients considered essential for plant growth. Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen are supplied by air and water. Plant roots absorb the remaining 16 from the surrounding soil. Continue reading…
Annual Spring Home & Garden Show
Saturday, March 11 – Sunday, March 12
9:00am – 5:00pm
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Visit Wannemaker’s March 11th & 12th, from 9AM-5PM, for this famous seasonal open-house. Discover the latest trends, score big savings, and explore our huge selection of patio furniture, grills, indoor-outdoor décor and other seasonal faves!
Winston Patio Sale
March 10 – 25, take an extra 10% off Winston Patio Furniture! Browse our selections.
4 Holiday Color Trends
Deck the Halls with these 4 Holiday Color Trends!
1. ALL-ORGANIC. Try using natural tones and materials. Light greens really pop on a white palette, while darker hues feel seriously cozy against earthy browns.
2. METALLIC TONES. These glamorous hues bring a classy (and classic) look to any tree, wreath or accent. Experiment with trendy combos like pink & gold or cobalt & silver.
3. BLACK & WHITE. This simple but impactful palette can range from low-key and sophisticated to bold and dramatic. Add some whimsy with penguins and plaid!
4. GREEN & RED. You really can’t go wrong with this classical seasonal color scheme. Make it yours with Wannemaker’s selection of more than 10,000 ornaments!
Find décor for these color trends and more at Chicagoland’s Holiday Headquarters!
Shoppers’ Guide: Artificial Trees
Want to spruce things up? Wannemaker’s has you covered. At Chicagoland’s Holiday Headquarters, we carry a huge selection of live and life-like trees, garlands and wreaths. Continue reading…
Mum’s the Word: 4 Tips for Growing a Fall Fav
Hardy, vibrant and bursting with color, mums are a favorite of fall gardeners and pollinators alike. They’re also the gift that keeps on giving; mums bloom for weeks at a time, so you can plant them in the late summer or early fall and enjoy them all season long.
Of course, picking the right mum matters, so let’s run through some of the basics you should know before exploring Wannemaker’s huge selection …
#1. Go green. While mums pair well with many fall plants, positioning them in a bed of grasses, kale or ornamental cabbage will really make them pop.
#2. Keep things light. Mums generally grow best in full or partial sun. For best results, try to keep yours away from the shade.
#3. Color-coordinate. When choosing your mums, think about the trees and other dominant plants in your yard. If the majority will turn bright colors in the fall, complement them with mums in shades of red, orange or yellow. If you have lots of evergreens, we recommend pink, lavender or pure white mums.
#4. Try downsizing. Running out of room? No problem. While most mums can stand up to three feet tall, dwarf forms grow just eight to 10 inches—the perfect plant for tighter spaces.
Upcoming Grill Classes
Backyard Hero Master Class Hands-On Experience- GRILLMASTER
Presented By: Risky Brisket Championship BBQ Team
Saturday, March 25 | 11:00AM | $125
Location: Wannemaker’s Home & Garden
New for 2023, all of our classes are now hands-on!
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to work with our championship BBQ instructors. You’ll work in teams to learn the art of creating award-winning craft BBQ in a fraction of the time. We’ll teach you to smoke roast, direct grill, indirect grill, and rest and hold meats on charcoal grills, gas grills, and smokers! Get hands-on with steak, chicken, and burgers!
Our small class size ensures you get an immersive in-depth BBQ experience that will accelerate your BBQ to a new level. Whether you want to become a backyard hero, elevate your current game, or learn competition tricks, this class covers it all. Classes are great for all ages and make great guys’ night-out trips or date nights!
This is a hands-on class and you’ll go head to head against other attendees to achieve the perfect grill marks and be crowned the Burger champion!
In this class we’ll teach you to cook:
- Direct Sear Wagyu Strip Steak (live demo)
- Reverse Sear Ribeye Steaks (hands-on)
- Grillmaster Burgers (hands-on)
- Grilled Veggies
- Ultimate Grilled Tacos (hands-on)
- Grilled Chicken
Learn to smoke roast, direct grill, indirect grill, and rest and hold meats on charcoal grills, gas grills, and smokers!
In this class we’ll cover:
- Meat Selection
- Trimming
- Seasoning
- Cooking Timelines
- Smoker Management
- Fuel Selection – Charcoal & Woods
- Food Safety
- Storing & Reheating
- Techniques
- Tips & Tricks
- Competition Secrets