60 Second Garden Challenge
Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards has been around for 4 years with a focus on environmentally friendly gardening practice in chicago only. This year, with Covid concerns it has been opened to any garden, anywhere, using a 60 second video format. please check out the…
September CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. Check the CCGA…
Windy City Coop Tour
The Windy City Coop Tour is back for its 10th year showcasing backyard poultry, eco-yards and urban livestock across Chicago! Saturday, September 19, 10:00am - Sunday, September 20, 4:00pm. RSVP Here: https://www.addevent.com/event/Wj4977494 During this self-guided tour, hosts open their yards to visitors and share their…
CCGA Resources Perennial Distribution
New Horizons Community Garden 401 S. Central Park, Chicago, IL, United StatesCCGA Fall Perennial Distribution Flyer CCGA Resources Perennial Distribution Friday September 25th starting at Noon New Horizons Community Garden, 425 S. Central Park Blvd. Chicago, IL 60624 Presented By: CCGA Resources Committee
Introduction To Winter Growing Succulents: Care & Propagation
Join Emilia Arellano, GPCA’s Greenhouse Coordinator, for a virtual class on easy care succulents that grow actively in the winter! You will learn how to care for these winter growers throughout the year and how to expand your collection via three propagation techniques–leaf cuttings, stem…
October CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. Check the CCGA…
CAC Virtual Tour of North Lawndale Gardens
Chicago Architecture Center Tour Highlights 2 North Lawndale NeighborSpace Community Gardens! Discover the stories behind empty North Lawndale lots that have become beautiful havens for residents to share gardening skills and gather outdoors for peace circles, storytelling, art and music events and outdoor recess. This…
Pumpkin Smash 2020
Plant Chicago 'Firehouse" 4459 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesGreen Your Halloween by composting your pumpkins! Illinois is one of the top producers of pumpkins in the U.S., but when jack o’ lanterns are past their prime, many end up in the trash. In Cook County, 37% of landfill material is food waste, a major source of…
Indoor Herbs Virtual Workshop
Want to savor the flavors of your favorite herbs all year long and add some life to your home with an indoor herb garden? Join Kasey Eaves, an experienced gardener with Montrose Metra Community Gardens and owner of Vivant Gardening Services, for an intro to…
November CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. Meeting locations switch between The Hatchery & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. Check the CCGA…