Composting 101
To gardeners, compost is considered "black gold" because of its many benefits in the garden. Compost is a great material for garden soil. Learn all about how to start and maintain healthy compost in your garden with the Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. For more information,…
Community Garden Workshop
Little Village - La Villita Church 2300 S. Millard, Chicago, IL, United StatesLittle Village: La Villita Church 2300 S. Millard Chicago, IL 60623 Sept. 27 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Organizing your Community Garden Join us to learn how to organize all aspects of the garden from recruiting members and gaining supporters to practical ways to self organize including…
Another Perennial Distribution_Friday, September 30, 2016
New Horizons Community Garden 401 S. Central Park, Chicago, IL, United StatesANOTHER PERENNIAL DISTRIBUTION The CCGA Resources Committee will hold the final big perennial distribution of 2016 TO PRE-REGISTER, EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO mamie@uic.edu : 1)Name of Contact, 2) Name of Garden, 3) Address/Location of Garden Here are the details: When: Friday, September 30, 2016 Sign-In begins at 11:00 a.m. - Distribution begins at…
Building Healthy Soil
Every gardener knows that healthy soil is the best investment you can make, for both your garden and the natural environment. Join us for a workshop on building healthy soil in your garden, hosted by Nance Klehm. This event is free, but registration is required.…
Stars, Stories, and S’More
Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse 3501 N. Kilbourn, Chicago, IL, United StatesKilbourn Park's Organic Greenhouse is hosting a great event on Oct. 1st from 5:30-8:30pm. Come on out and partake in celebrating the start of Autumn and loving the outdoors. This is the program for the evening. 5:30-7:30pm - Campfire Fun! Join us around the campfire.…
CCGA Bulb Distribution_ Saturday, October 15, 2016
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. , Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 2016 CCGA BULB DISTRIBUTION! The CCGA Resources Committee will hold its annual bulb distribution on Saturday, October 15, 2016. We hope you will come and get a nice sampling of bulbs to plant now for beautiful spring flowers. Here are the details: When: …
Glorious Garlic
Global Garden 2974 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a demonstration on how to plant garlic! We’ll discuss how to prevent frost heaving, nutrient and drainage requirements, the biology of growing great garlic, and choosing the best garlic variety for your recipe. Attendees will each take away a bulb of organic garlic…
Mulch Magic
Global Garden 2974 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe often think of gardens as needing fertilizer, compost, and water, but what about mulch?! Join us for a discussion and demonstration on how to use one of the most overlooked, but very necessary ingredients for a great garden. Mulch not only helps with weed…
FREE Compost Bins Distribution
Center for Green Technology 445 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL, United StatesWould you like a free compost bin? The CCGA Resources Committee will be giving compost bins to community gardeners this Saturday, November 5, 2016, 10:00 a.m. to Noon, on the east side of the Center for Green Technology, 445 North Sacramento Boulevard. There will also be a…
CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Saturday November 12th 2016 9:00am at Bethel Terrace Senior Residence
Bethel Terrace Senior Residence 900 W 63rd Parkway, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease join us at 9:00am Saturday, November 12th, 2016 at the Bethel Terrace Senior Residence located at 900 W. 63rd Parkway. The meeting agenda includes: CCGA committee reports and update planning for the 2017 CCGA Annual Conference. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can.…