Indoor Plants and Their Health
Saturday, Jan. 9th @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm) Plants are a great addition to your at-home office, and by simply being in your house, leave your air purified. It can be easy to forget that they have needs. In this class you will learn all about taking…
Historic Sears Sunken Garden Series
ZoomThree-part lecture series on the history and architecture of the Sears Sunken Garden, and the project to restore its campus.
January CCGA Coordinating Meeting
NOTE: Until further notice CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the meeting. Please…
Historic Sears Sunken Garden Series
Zoom , United StatesThis is the second of a three-part series on the history and architecture of the Sears Sunken Garden, and the project to restore its campus.
DIY Sustainable Seed Starting and Potting Mixes – Virtual Class
Saturday, January 23 from 11am-12pm Join Greenhouse Coordinator Emilia Arellano and learn how to customize soil blends to start your own seeds and give your indoor container plants the growing conditions they need to keep them looking their best! Materials are available for purchase. GPCA…
Garden Planning Workshop
Saturday, Jan. 23rd @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm) Have you been thinking of starting a garden in your yard but don’t know where to start? Join us as we walk you through the first steps to vegetable gardening in your own backyard and or community garden plot.…
Historic Sears Sunken Garden Series
Zoom , United StatesThis is the last of a three-part lecture series on the history and architecture of the Sears Sunken Garden, and the project to restore its campus.
Virtual Intro to Air Plants
Saturday, January 30 from 11am - 12pm Join us for a virtual class that demystifies air plants and their care! Greenhouse Coordinator Emilia Arellano will review the basics of air plants and demonstrate a few plant-friendly display options that do not rely on glue. Kits…
Water Access for Chicago Growers – Overview of 2021 Hydrant Permit Program & Resources
ZoomDo you use a hydrant to access water for your community garden? Join our partners Advocates for Urban Agriculture and Neighbor-Space to learn about the 2021 hydrant permit policy being developed and opportunities for technical support on Thursday, February 4th at 6:00 PM. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-water-access-for-chicago-urban-growers-tickets-135164724329
Soil Health Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 6th @1-2pm (maybe 2:30pm) If you have been gardening for a few seasons now and have noticed your plants not looking as healthy, it may be the soil. Learn where to send in soil tests and what to do with that information when…