Edgewater Glen Garden Walk
See 20 urban gardens in this compact, easily walkable route. Imaginative use of small space, shady conditions, ponds, and many 'Poison Free' gardens where no pesticidesherbicides are used are among the special garden features exhibited. Adults are $5 and include a chance to win Gethsemane…
Summer Perennial Plant Giveaway
Sherwood Peace Community Garden 257 W. 61st Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesHello Chicago Community Gardeners, Our thanks to Elite Growers, who are contributing a truck load (or maybe two) of perennials to CCGA for our Summer Distribution! On Friday July 17, the CCGA Resources Committee will have a Summer Perennial Plant Distribution at the Sherwood Peace…
The Fulton Street Flower and Vegetable Garden Annual Iced Tea Social
Fulton Street Flower and Vegetable Garden 4427 W. Fulton, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome on out again this year and enjoy the gardens of Garfield Park. There will be food, fun and lots of family entertainment
Windy City Harvest: Small Farm Season Extension
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL, United StatesArturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse Britt Calendo, Windy City Harvest PCC wellness farm coordinator. $39 Learn how to extend your spring or fall growing season to 9-months or even year round production. Explore what crops and varieties perform best in Chicago. Specific techniques will be covered…
CCGA Summer Perennial Plant Distribution
New Horizons Community Garden 401 South Central Park, Chicago, IL, United StatesOur friends at Elite Growers have notified the CCGA Resources Committee that they have more perennials to donate to Chicago Community Gardeners, so we will host another Summer Perennial Distribution. Location & Date – Friday August 7th, 2015 starting at 11am New Horizons Community Garden…
Much Ado About Dirt
Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden 4919 North Winthrop, Chicago, IL, United StatesMuch Ado About Dirt Brought to you by After School Matters’ Green Scene Summer Stock Teens August 12, 2015 at 12 pm Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden 4919 North Winthrop, Chicago, 60640 In case of rain: Bezazian Library Auditorium 1226 West Ainslie, Chicago 60640 Featuring the…
LVEJO Sustainability Dinner
Chicago Cafe Banquet Hall 2600 W 35th St, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe are celebrating our Environmental Justice victories! Please join LVEJO on August 14, 2015 to celebrate the opening of La Villita Park, the 3rd anniversary of Chicago Coal Power Plants closure, access to the 31st street bus and many more! We look forward to sharing…
Third Annual Gardens of Englewood Tour – Saturday August 22nd, 2015
Sherwood Peace Association 6101 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesRavinia in the Garden – Saturday August 22nd, 2015
Kuumba Tre-Ahm Community Garden. 2908 W. Warren Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612, Chicago, IL, United States“RAVINIA IN THE GARDEN” Join us as we celebrate a productive 4th Season. Network with friends and learn about new additions to the garden landscape. Enjoy live entertainment and delicious food. Support our first Fundraiser at Kuumba Tre-Ahm Community Garden. Date: Saturday, August 22, 2015…
Windy City Harvest: Excel for Small Farm Crop Planning
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL, United StatesArturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse Erin Matson, Windy City Harvest apprenticeship instructor $39 This workshop will cover how to utilize Excel to plan out a season of continuous annual vegetable crop production on your small farm or community garden plot. A crop plan excel template typically…