Plant sale benefits convalescent center

More than 120 people shopped for a variety of additions to their gardens Friday during the DuPage Convalescent Center’s annual plant sale.

The sale was expected to raises hundreds of dollars to help pay for “quality of life improvements” at the convalescent center, officials said. Examples include replacing old televisions with flat screen TVs in the common areas and aesthetic improvements.

“The money raised directly benefits the residents and allows us to pay for projects that make them feel more comfortable and at home,” said Jennifer Ulmer, the center’s assistant administrator.

Ulmer said shoppers were looking forward to the sale, which offered a variety of plants donated by Cantigny Park.