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Get your garden ready: A list of upcoming plant sales throughout the suburbs Stop by the Garden Club of Lake Zurich s annual plant sale Saturday, May 15, at Ela Area Public Library. Courtesy of Garden Club of Lake Zurich
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Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.
Arlington Heights
• The Arlington Heights Garden Club will host its annual plant sale from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 5, on the grounds of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights.