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    SCARCE

    800 S. Rohlwing Rd. (Rt. 53)
    Unit D
    Addison, IL 60101

    info@scarce.org

    630-545-9710

    Growin’ Green Garden Market

    Green-up your green thumb with SCARCE - May 6th, 2023

    The 2023 market will be bigger and better than ever! The 2022 event had around 400 attendees in the pouring rain!  If we get good weather, this year should be even more amazing.  So join us Saturday, May 6th in Addison!

    Do you LOVE gardening?  Are you new to gardening?  Kick off your gardening season at SCARCE.  Visit our market for eco-friendly garden supplies and advice to help you grow green! 

    • Organic seedlings (pre-order link coming soon)  When you place your order, select SCARCE as your pick up location for How to get it. Pick up is at the market on May 6th.
    • Native plants
    • Food Scrap Amended Compost (BYO Container, pre-order link coming soon)
    • Rain Barrels (pre-order link coming soon)
    • Mini-workshops
    • Crafts
    • Music
    • Local Eco-vendors
    • Gardening books

    DATE: Saturday, May 6th, 2023

    LOCATION: SCARCE 800 S Rohlwing Rd (IL Rt 53), Addison, IL
    About 1/2 mile north of North Ave on the west side of the street.

    Are you a green or eco-friendly vendor?  Register HERE  

    Growin’ Green Garden Market Flyer 2023 – coming soon!

    2023 Mini-Workshop Schedule

    Mini-workshops will be held inside SCARCE’s spacious Education Center.  Schedule coming soon!

     

    SCARCE

    800 S Rohlwing Rd (IL Rt 53)
    Addison, IL

    About 1/2 mile north of North Ave on the west side of the street.

    Pre-Orders  will be accepted soon.

    All pre-orders are for pick-up at SCARCE on Saturday, May 6th  from 9am-1pm.

    Pre-Order Compost here – link coming soon

    Pre-Order Seedlings here – link coming soon

    Pre-Order Rain Barrels here – link coming soon


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    Letter M is for ‘MRF’ Materials Recovery Facility

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    ABC’s of Smart Recycling – Green Living 2023 (M-Z)

    Dec 30 2022

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