Welcome to the 2008 Native Plant Sale Spring is right around the corner.  Now is the time to think about how you would like to change your garden.  We invite you to turn your typical suburban yard into a native haven for birds, butterflies and other beneficial wildlife.  Even a soggy area of lawn can become an ecologically sound rain garden that is better adapted to handle rain water runoff.  Problem shady areas can become beautiful woodland settings. Native plants are the answer.  They offer not only beauty, hardiness and versatility; they also allow us to make a positive impact on soil, water and air quality.

Print Order Forms Plugs Prairie Plants Grasses / Sedges Wildflowers 4 ½" Pots Woodland Wildflowers Ferns Prairie Plants & Vines Non-Native Perennials Culinary Herbs Shrubs & Trees Native Shrubs Native Trees Designer Gardens Partial Shade Rain Garden Woodland Wildflower Butterfly

Spring Valley Backyards for Nature Fair
On Sunday, May 4th, the Spring Valley Nature Center will hold its annual Backyards for Nature Fair.  This Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration has activities for the entire family.  Children can build their own birdhouse, participate in planting, see a puppet show and get free wildflower seeds.  Activities for adults may include natural pesticide information, planting and landscaping techniques, composting and soil improvement tips.

Parking
Shuttle bus service will be available on Sunday only if the Nature Center parking lot is full.  Overflow parking is at Olympic Park, approximately ½ mile east of the Center off Schaumburg Rd.  Turn South on Wildflower lane.  Proceed to park entrance on left side of street.  Assistance will be provided to load your plants onto the bus for the return trip to Olympic Park.

How Do I Know What to Select?
We have provided information about each plant, including flower color, bloom season, height, moisture, and light requirements.  We also indicate which plants will attract birds, butterflies or hummingbirds.

About the Plants
Most of the prairie plants are provided as “plugs” with a fully developed root system in a 5” deep soil mass.  Most woodland and non-native perennials come in 4 ½” pots.  The culinary herbs are well-developed plants in 3” pots.  Additional plant varieties not listed in the brochure may be available during the sale.

Ordering Information
Quantities are limited, order early!  Orders must be received by Monday, April 28th.  Print and mail the order forms with your check to the address on the form.  Please make all checks payable to Schaumburg Community Garden Club.  We do not accept credit cards ask that you not send cash through the mail.

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Pick-up Information
As a special benefit for pre-order customers only, pre-orders may be picked up on Saturday, May 3rd between Noon and 2 p.m.  Additional plants will not be available for sale on Saturday.

Regular orders may be picked up Sunday, May 4th between 10am and 2pm during the Backyards for Nature Fair.  Additional plants and shrubs will be available for purchase at this time.

Pick-up Location
The following map is interactive.  Feel free to use the ToHere link for directions or simply click and drag the map around.  Enjoy! 

Spring Valley Nature Center
1111 E. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60193