The Morton Arboretum opened its doors to members tonight for its annual Arbor Day plant sale. But tomorrow and Sunday, everyone’s welcome.
At Morton, shoppers can “Choose from more than 400 varieties of trees, shrubs, grasses, vines, and perennials. All plants are Midwestern hardy, easy to grow, and are resistant to problems commonly experienced in the area. Purchase old favorites and recently introduced hybrids that are difficult to find at local garden shops.”
Closer to home, there’s the Flowers and Flavors Annual Plant Sale at the Oak Park Conservatory.
This one has fewer choices, only 170 varieties, but there’s more emphasis on food: including herbs, tomatoes and peppers.
I love this part of the materials promoting the sale: “Planning meals around what looks good in your garden or the farmer’s market is healthy, tasty and nutritious. It is also friendliest to the environment. The healthiest food for our meals and the planet travels the shortest distance. Step out your back door and pick the freshest herbs and vegetables available.”
My garden space is pretty full, but I’m hoping to fill in a few more spots with some varieties that local experts say should grow well in my area.
Virtual Farmgirl 