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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 2 MIN

Kilbourn Park bets big on native plants for Mother’s Day plant sale

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The popular annual Kilbourn Park plant sale on Chicago’s north west side is celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend with over 15,000 plants for sale. But this year, along with the regular stock of tomatoes, herbs, and annuals… there are also many native plant species on offer — reflecting a growing trend across the country in favor of more climate change resilient gardens. WBEZ’s Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco has the story. HOST: LARA

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