2014 Bucktown Garden & Tree Walk – Volunteer Kickoff Meeting
Jane's Restaurant 1653-1655 W. Cortland St.,, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 2014 Bucktown Tree and Garden Walk will be taking place Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th from 11am - 5pm. We are in need of volunteers for a variety of tasks leading up to and the weekend of the walk. We will be…
Corner Farm Chicago Season Kick-Off
Whirlaway Lounge 3224 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, United StatesSpring is finally here! Join us to grow some green for CFC at one of our favorite neighborhood watering holes, the Whirlaway Lounge. Money raised goes directly into the farm for seeds, materials, soil and more! Maria is, as always, our kind and generous host.…
Mother Earth Garden Spring Kick-off Event
Mother Earth Garden 3059 W. 5th Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesEEE and Exelon have partnered for Mother Earth Garden's first official work day of the season. Join us in planting seeds and seedlings and building garden beds. This is a family-friendly activity. All ages and abilities are welcome. You will get dirty, and you will have fun! 3059 W. 5TH…
GROW Monthly Meeting with special Beginner Section
Southside Gospel Church 863 E 64th St, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Woodlawn gardeners, you are invited to the GROW organization April 12, 2014 monthly meeting. GROW (Garden Resources of Woodlawn) is a group of Woodlawn volunteers, mostly community and yard gardeners, networking together to share resources, build community, and green and beautify Woodlawn. WHEN: Saturday,…
North Lawndale Greening Committee Meeting
Douglass Branch Library 3353 W. 13th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe are preparing for the growing season and there is a lot to discuss about each of our gardens. We're looking forward to seeing you there.
Rogers Park Earth Day Garden Prep
Rogers ParkHands-on gardening activity to help beautify the neighborhood WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 9am - 1pm metra planting day WHERE: Metra Garden (Greenleaf and Ravenswood) OR Circle Garden (East end of Morse at Loyola Park) Come celebrate the earth by working in one of two beautiful…
Flowers to the People Pre-Order Deadline
Monday, April 28th is now the last day for pre-orders for the Sunday, May 4th Flowers to the People Sale. Ensure you get the hanging pots and flats you want for your garden, patio or deck this year. We are pleased to offer customers the…
Seedling sales and Workdays at the Howard Street Farm
The Howard Street Farm 3669 Howard St, Skokie, IL, United States*ATTENTION: In response to requests, we have added a non-Saturday date for Seedling Sales. We will be selling seedlings this coming Sunday, May 25th from 10 am to 2 pm.* Choose local, lovingly, and organically-grown seedlings for your garden this year. The Talking Farm will…
Flowers to the People Spring Plant Sale
Glenwood Sunday Market 6930 N Glenwood, Chicago, IL, United StatesClick here to preorder plants. Outside the Glenwood Sunday Market, Glenwood between Morse and Lunt Come shop for flowering annuals, hanging baskets, vegetables and more at the RPGG Spring Plant Sale, with proceeds benefitting the Adopt the Public Way grants program. Shop early for the…
Tour a Four-Year Old Forest Garden in the City
Come tour a four-year old Forest Garden in a very urban Chicago front and backyard. Now is the best time to see the structure since all the vegetation has not leafed out yet. This two hour tour will include a walking lecture on the specifics…