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Thomas Greenhouse and Gardens brought a stunning selection of Hoyas, variegated tropicals, and carnivorous plants to the October 2025 Tinley Park Reptile Expo, offering rare varieties like Thai Constellation Monstera at unbeatable prices. Thomas Greenhouse and Gardens at the Tinley Park Reptile Expo Thomas Greenhouse and Gardens is a returning favorite at the Tinley Park Reptile Expo, known for rare tropicals and affordable Hoyas. Their displays always stand out, colorful, vertical, and packed with hard to find plants. One of the main things I look forward to when I go to a reptile expo is hunting down the plants, particularly the Hoyas. At the Tinley Park Reptile Expo in October 2025, I found the vendor Thomas Greenhouse and Gardens. This was the third time seeing them, if I remember correctly, and they have had an impressive display every time. This year, they had a large variety of variegated plants that were previously considered rare and hard to get, at prices that were mind blowing. There were Thai Constellations in 4 inch pots with leaves already developing fenestrations for 25 dollars. On the second day, you can usually get good sales on plants because vendors prefer not to take them all home. If I remember right, there was a buy two, get the third free deal. They also had carnivorous plants and small species meant for terrariums, plants that grow in humid, closed environments. But most of the collection seemed aimed at people who collect houseplants and tropicals as a separate hobby from providing enrichment in reptile enclosures. This vendor sets up their displays in a way that is actually fun to browse, with stands that make use of vertical space instead of just tables. It is visually commanding, you can spot them across the room. I would say they are a staple vendor at the Tinley NARBC Reptile Expo, and I look forward to seeing them again in the future. This page was last updated on Feb 5, 2026

Flippin Cow: Burgers, fries, milkshakes, and beer. Waterfront patio on Simonton Lake in Elkhart, Indiana. Flippin Cow Elkhart, Indiana Burgers, fries, milkshakes, and beer. Waterfront patio on Simonton Lake. Address 51330 IN-19, Elkhart, IN 46514 Phone 574-266-0606 This page was last updated on Jul 9, 2026 About the author Corky Lorenz is a photographer based in Elkhart, Indiana, who documents parks, restaurants, festivals, and everyday places across Indiana and the Midwest. To request a visit or license images, email Corky at corkylorenz@gmail.com

The Delta Apartments: The apartments near the Beacon aquatics center appear to be finished and leasing, as of January 2026 in Elkhart, Indiana. The Delta Apartments Elkhart, Indiana The apartments near the Beacon aquatics center appear to be finished and leasing, as of January 2026. Address 304 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46516 Phone 574-603-3582 You can find updates about The Delta apartments on their Facebook page, or speak with someone by calling their phone number. This page was last updated on Jul 9, 2026 About the author Corky Lorenz is a photographer based in Elkhart, Indiana, who documents parks, restaurants, festivals, and everyday places across Indiana and the Midwest. To request a visit or license images, email Corky at corkylorenz@gmail.com

Small clamps used to hold folds in place during dyeing or drying. Clips tool Small clamps used to hold folds in place during dyeing or drying. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

The Fernwood Café in Niles, Michigan serves pies from the Grateful Pie Company along with breakfast and lunch options. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside Fernwood Botanical Gardens. Pies at the Fernwood Cafe They have fruit pies and hot food pies! Inside the visitor center is the Fernwood cafe, where you can find treats and food made to order. When I arrived at Fernwood Botanical Gardens and paid for my admission ticket, I noticed the café to the right of the visitor desk. I wandered over and saw their cute little pies in cardboard boxes. Someone working in the café greeted us, and we decided to sit and order a chicken pot pie. I was glad to get a snack before walking the trails because I didn’t realize how long we’d be out there. It was nice to have a little energy boost before seeing the trains and walking the trails. The chicken pot pie was delicious, and I ended up getting the lemon lavender bar for dessert, which was also really good. The pies are made by the Grateful Pie Company, which stocks its pies in the café. You can buy them to go or sit down and order a slice. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and they serve breakfast all day as well as lunch foods. This page was last updated on Feb 5, 2026

Syracuse, Indiana photos of downtown and local buildings. Syracuse, Indiana Photos of Syracuse Indiana, June, 2026.

A quick list of food trucks, with links to their social media. Includes Food trucks, mobile kitchens, and catering groups that serve festivals in Northern in Indiana. Food Trucks in Michiana Food trucks and mobile kitchens in Michiana. The link for each truck goes to their Facebook, account where you can see updates. If you don't see your food truck, you can add it here. Elkhart Goshen Laport Nappanee Niles Osceola Plymouth South Bend Alams Taqueria Elkhart Link Andresito’s Tacos Elkhart Link Burrito Mafia South Bend Link Deysi's Tacos Nappanee Link Fancy Delights South Bend Link Hay Huey Elkhart Link Javis Elkhart Link Keim’s Diggity Dogs Osceola Link Loupa's Chicken Goshen Link Mike's Lunch Box South Bend Link Pinyo's Kitchen Elkhart Link Ricky's Taqueria Elkhart Link Rulli’s On Wheels Elkhart Link Tako Party Food Trailer Laport Link Tonka’s BBQ South Bend Link Who Gives a Crepe South Bend Link Alegria Campestre Plymouth Link Big C’s BBQ Goshen Link Cambodian Thai South Bend Link El Llanito #2 Elkhart Link Franky's Tacos South Bend Link Jalapeño Grill Niles Link Keims Elephant Ear Osceola Link La Parilla Caliente Plymouth Link Memo’s Mexican Grill South Bend Link Panthers Pizza Nappanee Link Puerto Vallarta South Bend Link Rico Suave South Bend Link Southgate BBQ Elkhart Link The Wiener Shack Elkhart Link Tropicana Elkhart Link

Dye powder is applied over ice placed on fabric. Ice dye method Dye powder is applied over ice placed on fabric. As ice melts, dye seeps in. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .

A synthetic fabric that doesn’t bond with fiber reactive dye unless treated or coated. Polyester fabric A synthetic fabric that doesn’t bond with fiber reactive dye unless treated or coated. Tie dye links See all glossary items See tutorials for flowy ice dye and geode tie dye .