Although medical professions and epidemiologists have made it clear that fresh greens or garden produce cannot transmit the COVID-19 virus, it can persist on different surfaces for a few hours up to an entire day depending on a combination of parameters such as temperature, humidity,…
With our heightened awareness on hygiene, we’re also thinking about how to disinfect our rain barrels before using them for the upcoming season. If there is any concern that organic debris, sediment, or dust entered the barrel during the previous growing season, disinfection will be necessary. It’s…
We’ve been staying indoors to stay safe, children are learning remotely, and any space feels smaller and too familiar when it’s the only space we can occupy. Here’s an indoor garden activity to spark some creativity and make you think beyond the four walls. Make…
We are announcing the launch of the CCGA Community Gardening Forum just in time for the growing season. So, if you have questions about how to start seeds, where to find a plot in a garden or a brilliant idea to share, that is what…
The CCGA Resources Committee is holding a COVID-safe seed distribution. Simply email May Toy with your seed ‘wish-list‘ and a package of seeds will be assembled and available for a contact-less pickup. May’s email is: mtoy@skinnerpark.org Full details on the seed distribution are below.
We all have been wondering about how to best interact with our community gardens during a stay-at-home order. We know that when we shelter in place, we are doing what’s best for our communities and fellow Chicagoans. We strongly encourage everyone to stay home to…
In light of the changing situation around COVID-19, we are postponing our 8th Annual Conference scheduled for March 21, 2020. We are supporting the guidance of Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health in doing all we can to minimize the impact of…
Over the winter, the CCGA Resources Committee was the recipient of many, many herb, flower, and vegetable seed packets from reputable seed companies known for providing fresh, non-GMO seeds. They have been generously grouping packets and donating these to seed libraries and distributing them at…
Two recent reports produced from surveys of Chicago community gardens conducted by a research team from DePaul University and NeighborSpace are densely filled with data, tables, charts, and maps, but they fit like hand in glove with some of the presentations at our conference. The…
Indoor Plant Distribution on February 22 The Resources Team has been propagating house plants like crazy, and has taken cuttings for community gardeners. There will be a variety of plants available, and many can filter indoor air effectively. Pothos, with its heart-shaped leaves, is one…