We have some winners!

Patch readers have spoken, and Shady Hill Gardens in Elburn was selected as the Favorite Local Greenhouse or Nursery.

Shady Hill was chosen by having the highest number of poll votes, 22. This represents 45 percent of all votes cast.

Tying for second favorite was The Pure Gardener in Geneva and the Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center in St. Charles, each with 16 percent of the vote.

Third favorite goes to the Wasco Nursery & Garden Center with 12 percent of all votes.

Shady Hill Gardens is a gardening center and greenhouse that sells seasonal homegrown flowers and plants. They are located at 42W075 Rt. 38 in Elburn.

This business specializes in geraniums of various colors and sizes. Today, March 26, is Shady Hill's opening day of the season!

Other plants and flowers available at Shady Hill Gardens include:

• Herbs
• Hanging baskets
• Mums
• Annuals
• Perennials
• Vegetables
• Bedding plants

Check your local Patch site every week for more reader contests.

THIS WEEK'S READERS' CHOICE: What's your favorite Tri-Cities gym? To see the nominees and vote, click here.