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Native Plants Gain Popularity at Chicago's Kilbourn Park Plant Sale

The Kilbourn Park plant sale in Chicago saw record attendance this year, with a significant increase in the sale of native plants, which now make up nearly 20% of the offerings. This trend reflects growing public interest in native species due to their ecological benefits and adaptability to local conditions.

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Renee Costanzo Neil Diboll Tiffany Jones Becky Klukas-Brewer Josh Nelson

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The Kilbourn Park plant sale in Chicago saw record attendance this year, with a significant increase in the sale of native plants, which now make up nearly 20% of the offerings. This trend reflects growing public interest in native species due to their ecological benefits and adaptability to local conditions.

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Once Dismissed As Weeds, Native Plants Are Flying Off the Shelves

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Native Plants Gain Popularity at Chicago's Kilbourn Park Plant Sale