Native Garden Registry Gets Green Thumbs Up From City
Clip: 9/16/2021 | 3m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
An ordinance passed by City Council this week gives gardeners new protection.
The creation of the Native and Pollinator Garden Registry means Chicago gardeners now have protection from overzealous ticket writers. And plants like milkweed can take their rightful place alongside other “flowers” instead of being mistaken for weeds. WTTW News reporter Patty Wetli has details.
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Native Garden Registry Gets Green Thumbs Up From City
Clip: 9/16/2021 | 3m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
The creation of the Native and Pollinator Garden Registry means Chicago gardeners now have protection from overzealous ticket writers. And plants like milkweed can take their rightful place alongside other “flowers” instead of being mistaken for weeds. WTTW News reporter Patty Wetli has details.
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