Month: March 2014

Call for Proposals: ACGA 2014 Conference

Proposal deadline extended to April 4th! Chicago is hosting the 2014 American Community Garden Association (ACGA) Conference. We are now accepting proposals from individuals who would like to lead an education session during the conference. Selected presenters can earn a $100 discount towards their conference…

The 2nd Annual CCCG Gathering

The 2nd Annual CCCG Gathering

On Saturday, March 23rd, over 180 Chicago community gardeners gathered at Navy Pier to discuss the state of community gardening in Chicago. We had workshops on season extension, composting, white rock gleaning, edible perennials, and water conservation. Artist, writer, and organizer Daniel Tucker spoke to…

This Week in Gardening: Fruit Tree Grafting, High Bionutrient Crops, and Chicago History

This Week in Gardening: Fruit Tree Grafting, High Bionutrient Crops, and Chicago History

Have you checked out the CCCG Events Calendar? Did you know you can submit your own events to the calendar — workshops, lectures, workdays, fundraisers, and more? Here’s what’s on tap this week: The Newberry Library Colloquium — City in a Garden: Uncovering the History…

Vote for Garfield Park

Garfield Park’s gardens are in the running for a grant from Garnier. Vote daily to bring this funding to Chicago!

CCCG 2014 – Program and Workshops

Click here to register for CCCG 2014! Featured Events Seed SwapBring saved seeds from your garden or leftover seed packets from last year to share and swap. All gardeners are welcome – you don’t have to bring seeds to take any! There will be seed-cleaning…