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Sow To Grow Seed Swap Planned Saturday At Lake Katherine
Newbie and experienced gardeners can get expert tips on pollinator plants and swap seeds Saturday, March 2, at Lake Katherine Nature Center.
PALOS HILLS, IL — Spring is almost here (not counting our recent Spring of Deception) and with it, thoughts turn to getting the garden ready for the summer. This Saturday, March 2, newbie and experienced gardeners can pick up some pollinator tips at “Sow To Grow.”
The seed swap runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Lake Katherine Nature Center, 7402 Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights.
Native plant species provide flowering blooms throughout the entire season. As a general rule of thumb, plant a minimum of three species that will flower in the spring, three in the early summer and three in the late summer/early fall. Popular native blooms include blazing star, butterfly weed, golden Alexander and goldenrod, short and tall.
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Attendees can hear pollinator garden tips from local experts and learn how to help preserve pollinator habitats. Take home wildflower seeds, bring seeds to swap, enter a rain barrel raffle and more.
The free event is hosted by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Vice-President Thersa Flynn, Rep. Mary Gill (35th District) and Palos Heights Ald. Heather Begley.
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