TLC Hosts Spring Sustainability Sale

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will offer native plants, shrubs, trees, rain barrels and composters to the public March 1 through May 6 during its Spring Sustainability Sale. Items are available on the organization’s website, www.ConserveMC.org under “Store” or by phone order at 815-337-9502.

The sale offers a variety of native plants, shrubs and trees sourced from Red Buffalo Nursery in Hebron and Majestic Oaks Nursery in Spring Grove. Plants start at $7.50 (for three plugs), shrubs start at $26 and trees start at $28. Plants are listed as appropriate for a prairie pollinator (sun), savanna (part shade), or rain garden.

Rain barrels and composters are also available for purchase starting at $64 from Upcycle Products. Rain barrels are available in a variety colors including blue, grey, black, terra cotta and green. Rain barrels capture rainwater and divert it for use on gardens. Tumbling and standard composters are also available. Composters decompose food and turn it into organic matter for garden use.

Items are available for pick up on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. at TLC’s office, 4622 Dean St., in Woodstock. Algonquin and Lake in the Hills residents can pick up rain barrels and composters at days and times listed on TLC’s website.

TLC members receive 10 percent off their orders with a special member code. A portion of the sales from the Spring Sustainability Sale supports TLC. For more information or advice regarding native plant gardening and restoration contact Sarah Michehl at smichehl@conservemc.org or call 815-337-9502.

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is a member-based private nonprofit dedicated to preserving natural, scenic and agricultural land.