Planning for Pollinators
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesBees & Beyond thematic programming at the Chicago Botanic Garden inspired Windy City Harvest to offer this special course for gardeners to learn about the pollinators in their backyards and gardening techniques to support them. Rachel Kimpton, Windy City Harvest coordinator Farm on Ogden, 3555…
Edible Landscapes Ft. Containers
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesTransform a small space into a beautiful and functional garden. This class will show you the best practices for keeping edible and ornamental plants happy and healthy in your container garden. It includes hands-on work and an informative lecture with plenty of time for questions.…
International Compost Awareness Week is May 5th-11th
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It is celebrated nationwide and in other countries each year during the first full week of May. Started in Canada in 1995, ICAW has continued to grow as…
Every Day in May Organic Plant Sale
City Grange 5500 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Peterson Garden Project during the entire month of May for our annual Edible Plant Sale geared toward urban and small-space gardeners and offering items you won’t see anywhere else in Chicago. Buy organic plants, seeds, books, tools, compost, fertilizer, and more —everything you'll need to get your edible…
CCGA Spring Plant Distribution – Saturday May 11, 2019
The Hatchery 135 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlant Sale in Wicker Park
Wicker Park Gardens 1425 N. Damen, Chicago, IL, United StatesPLANT SALE - Support the Wicker Park Gardens - 10,000sq.ft. Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & May 12, 2019 10am – 4pm WEST SIDE FIELD HOUSE or in Gym if Raining ***Volunteer Discount - http://bit.ly/2G8dEwf *VEGETABLES, HERBS, FLOWERING PLANTS Each Plant Hand Picked by Our…
Value Added: Flower Growing Arranging
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesArranging locally grown flowers is both an art and a savvy business plan. Learn about local flower farmers and the businesses that celebrate their products. Spend the afternoon working on your own bouquets with the guidance of seasoned professionals. Instructor TBD Farm on Ogden, 3555…
Plant Sale in Wicker Park
Wicker Park Gardens 1425 N. Damen, Chicago, IL, United StatesPLANT SALE - Support the Wicker Park Gardens - 10,000sq.ft. Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & May 12, 2019 10am – 4pm WEST SIDE FIELD HOUSE or in Gym if Raining ***Volunteer Discount - http://bit.ly/2G8dEwf *VEGETABLES, HERBS, FLOWERING PLANTS Each Plant Hand Picked by Our…
60th Annual Hyde Park Garden Fair
Hyde Park Shopping Center 55th and Lake Park, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 60th Annual Hyde Park Garden Fair offers thousands of plants for sale: annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, container plants, houseplants, veggies, herbs, shrubs, roses, ground covers, and native plants, all selected for our region by expert local gardeners. Fair hours are Friday, May 17 from…
Aquaponics Intensive
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis course is for individuals seriously considering or already in the process of aquaponic food production on a commercial scale. This three-day course is a comprehensive look at the design and build-out of a system, water quality, controlled environment growing, daily operations and growing techniques. Instruction will…