Citizens for Conservation to hold Native Plant, Shrub and Tree sale

Citizens for Conservation will hold its 17th annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. A huge selection of robust, hardy native plants will be available for purchase and knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to answer questions.

Native plants provide many advantages for gardeners and the environment. They do not require fertilizers or pesticides, which saves gardeners both time and money, and is safer for all living things.

In addition, their deep, fibrous root systems firmly anchor soil to help conserve water and prevent erosion. Once established, native plants do not require watering, but instead provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

Gardeners can anticipate a great assortment of plants for full sun, partial shade and woodlands, as well as for very dry to wet areas.

The sale will be held at CFC’s headquarters, 459 W. Hwy. 22 in Lake Barrington, across from Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. For details, call CFC at (847) 382-7283.

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