Garfield Conservatory is a diverse and peaceful visit that is mostly composed of non-native plants. And while I have pride for the plants I am constantly surrounded by, I feel as thought his environment has helped me more so to appreciate non-native plants above native ones. While the plants indigenous to Chicago are nice, the diversity of the world outside Chicago is abundantly intriguing. Because I live in Chicago, I am limited to a rather temperate environment. The Garfield Conservatory gave me the opportunity to experience more noteworthy plants such as palm trees, cacti, and calabash trees. Without the presence of these fascinating non-native plants, the Garfield Conservatory trip might not have been as impressive as it had been. Being
