About The Glidden Campus Florist

The Glidden Campus Florist and Greenhouse is a family owned and operated business that has been spreading smiles all over the DeKalb area for over six decades! We have been part of the Northern Illinois University / DeKalb / Sycamore area since 1936. Our professional, award-winning staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service that is also friendly and knowledgeable.

At The Glidden Campus Florist, we are prepared for and will happily fulfill any size order that you may have for all occasions. Using superior quality flowers shipped to us from countries around the globe, we can create unique floral pieces and designs that will express your feelings perfectly and with elegance. We are constantly striving to offer new or unusual gifts in an effort to please and inspire you with our wide array of choices. In addition, our products and floral arrangements are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

History

The business was started in 1936 by Mabel Glidden from the humble beginnings of a flower cart filled with fresh cut flowers from her garden. As times fared better, the business moved into the garage of the Glidden Homestead (now under historical preservation). As the business expanded, the Glidden family began adding greenhouses and a flower shop. Growth was steady, and in 1962 Wenke Hansen, a native of Norway, started working for the Glidden family. She developed a reputation for her European quality of design in fresh flowers and home decor. The business continued to grow in size and volume while retaining the objective of providing the highest quality in flowers and service. In 1978, the Hansen family purchased the business, and the final addition was added to the store: a beautiful room featuring a 30-ft gabled ceiling. People now love to stop at The Glidden Campus Florist just to let the beauty of the season, the flowers, the plants, and the displays put them in a good mood. Please stop by or call us today. If you are in the area or just passing through, please stop by The Glidden Campus Florist and Greenhouse!

Today, the shop retains its historical greenhouse and has several modern show rooms. Visit our shop and catch the spirit of our holiday displays or soak up the sun and tropical atmosphere in our old fashioned greenhouse. We would love to meet you!

Celebrating 70 Years!

If you are interested, the artwork in the header of this page is Chrysanthemums by Claude Monet and the artwork in the left navigation is Vase of Flowers by Paul Cézanne. Click the links for more information about these paintings.