CCGA 7th Spring Conference
Breakthrough FamilyPlex 3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
MidFex Grafting Workshop: Sunday March 31, 2019, 1pm
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL, United StatesFind out what grafting fruit tress is all about. Learn the the whys and hows with experienced grafters. We will also have an impressive amount of scion wood available for grafting. The purpose of the grafting workshop is to learn how to graft. Nonmember beginners…
Workshop: A First Aid Kit For NeighborSpace Gardens – Red Cross Training, Chicago Cares Training
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 N Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesA First Aid Kit For NeighborSpace Gardens - Red Cross Training, Chicago Cares Training NeighborSpace is excited to partner with some new and old friends this year- to bring first aid, extra help, and better communication styles to your community garden efforts. These events are…
April 7th, 2019 Spring Seed Swap! Presented by the UIC Heritage Garden
What role do seeds play in advancing food sovereignty? How does community gardening cultivate cultural diversity? How does gardening heal a community? Join the UIC Heritage Garden for our Fifth annual Spring Seed Swap! We invite gardeners, organizations, and community members interested in learning more…
Small Farm Tools
Farm on Ogden 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis class is a deep dive into the latest farm tools for creating efficiency and optimal growing in your garden or on the farm. We will discuss how to gauge the perfect timing for seeding your crops plus soil preparation and assessments. Instructor TBD Rodeo…
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…