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Barrington club has native plant sale

Posted April 30, 2011 2:00 am

Submitted by Citizens for Conservation

Conservation group’s yearly native plant sale returns this weekend

Citizens for Conservation will hold its 15th annual Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, at CFC’s headquarters, 459 W. Route 22 in Lake Barrington, across from Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.

A huge selection of robust, hardy native plants will be available for purchase and knowledgeable volunteers will answer questions.

Native plants provide many advantages for gardeners and the environment.

They do not require fertilizers or pesticides, saving gardeners both time and money.

Their deep, fibrous root systems firmly anchor soil to help prevent erosion and conserve water.

Once established, native plants do not require watering, but instead provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

For information, call CFC at (847) 382-7283.

Native plants dont require fertilizers or pesticides. Courtesy Citizens for Conservation

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