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MOM's Organic Market a Local Sponsor!

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  Stop by the Grand Opening weekend Friday October 16-Sunday October 18 for samples from these incredible brands and to explore the store. The weekend also marks the official launch of our annual Denim Drive, so we encourage shoppers to bring in their old or worn denim to be recycled.  Go Green MP will also be tabling on Sunday and giving away free native seeds to customers. Sun. October 18th 9-12pm. For the grand opening, MOM's is partnering with the local organization Go Green Mount Prospect, which is dedicated to raising awareness and working together to build a more sustainable future for everyone. MOM’s will donate 5% of grand opening sales to support Go Green MP’s litter clean-ups, invasive plant removals, native gardening initiatives, and more! Go Green MP will also be tabling on Sunday and giving away free native seeds to customers. Additionally, Customers can also visit the MOM's Organic Market website to download a coupon for $15 off their first purchase made at th...
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In the News! Past Articles about our Go Green Events!

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 Native Garden Tour: August 2026
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Special Composting Offer: One Free Month!

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  The Urban Canopy’s Compost Club has a special offer for Go Green Mount Prospect’s community members. Sign up for residential container-swap composting service using the coupon code GGMP26 and receive your first month of service for free! Compost Club members are offered rewards or the option to donate the reward to our charitable organization of the month.
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How to Cold Stratify: Most native seeds need a “winter” to germinate

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  Most native seeds need a “winter” to germinate Pick one: Spread outside in the fall, winter, or early spring Native seeds are happy the way nature does it, they’ll survive snow and freezing Lightly press into the soil, don’t cover small seeds Critters or wind might take a few away C30 can be sowed in the early spring Cold-stratify them indoors Lightly moisten a paper towel, peat moss or perlite, in a Ziplock bag Add seeds & put in the fridge  Seed packets say how long for each Start over winter, sow in spring at end    of their required 30/60/90 days Paper towel needs to be changed every 3 weeks to avoid mold Winter sowing with milk jugs Cut a milk jug in half, leaving a strip attached as a hinge Put drain holes at the bottom Fill bottom half with moist soil Sow seeds inside. Lightly press into soil. Don’t cover small seeds. Video on the winter sow method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-E4U7jMo_M   Video on fridge method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
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