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SUMMARY:CCGA Vegetable Workshop & Tool Distribution
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that vegetable growing expert Dan Gibbs will give a workshop on early season vegetables you can get started soon in your community garden (or on your window sill). Each attending community garden will receive packets of the appropriate seeds. Also\, the Resources Committee has purchased brand new garden tools from Lowes (at a big discount). We will distribute a tool to each community garden attending Dan’s workshop. \n  \nPlease pre-register and email your name and the name and address of your garden to mamiegray2012@gmail.com by Friday\, March 6 at 4:00pm.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-vegetable-workshop-tool-distribution/
LOCATION:Center for Green Technology\, 445 North Sacramento\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap,Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCGA Resource Committee":MAILTO:resources@chicagocommunitygardens.org
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on class is for beginning to intermediate growers. The session will include an introduction to the different fruit tree pruning forms\, when to prune\, strategic pruning\, and general fruit tree maintenance. We will also cover how to care for fruiting crops that thrive in Plant Hardiness Zones 5-7.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:Washington Park Youth Farm\, 555 East 51st Street\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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SUMMARY:Little Village Gardeners Coalition Seed Swap / Coalicion de jardineros de la Villita Intercambio de Semillas
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URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/little-village-gardeners-coalition-seed-swap-coalicion-de-jardineros-de-la-villita-intercambio-de-semillas/
LOCATION:Iglesia Amor de Dios\, 2356 N. Sawyer\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Distribution/Swap
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200313T100000
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SUMMARY:Extend Your Season With Alternative Income 2020
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how you can extend your farming season and make your farm business more profitable? Join us at this panel discussion field day!\n \nUniversity of Illinois Extension Educator Zack Grant and Lovefood Farmer David Bachhuber will discuss ways in which you can extend your seasonal income. You will learn about microgreen production\, high tunnels\, and herb production. You’ll also learn about the financial elements and feasibility of extending your season\, knowing your market\, and the real question–do I really want to work that much all winter long?
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/extend-your-season-with-alternative-income-2020/
LOCATION:Prairie State College Matteson Area Center\, 4821 Southwick Drive\, Matteson\, IL\, 4821 Southwick Drive\, Matteson\, IL\, 60443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Cold Season Growing- March\, April\, May
DESCRIPTION:Get growing all year round! This is a technical training course intended for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques. It will combine classroom and hands-on work to prepare students to keep growing as the months get colder. It will involve farm work activities in all weather conditions. Students are expected to work indoors and outdoors.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/cold_season_growing_workshop/
LOCATION:Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse\, 2800 S Western Ave \, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200322T190000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Flower & Garden Show® - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are an accomplished gardener\, just looking to learn how not to kill your houseplants or looking for a great family outing the 2020 Chicago Flower & Garden Show has it all. The 2020 theme “20/20 FOCUS ON FLOWERS” is in collaboration with The Get Growing Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating the next generation of gardeners.\n \nTogether small businesses\, skilled-labor unions\, industry professionals\, authors\, sponsors and talented friends of the Show (far too many to mention) have invested in this year’s theme\, to bring the beauty of flowers (more than 800+ varieties – 80 varieties of tulips alone!)\, art and design together for an amazingly creative and unforgettable show. New gardens include American Quilter’s Society\, I&M Canal\, Perfect Parkways\, Plant Truck Chicago\, Focus on Spring\, Zen Garden and Trail Marker Tree garden.  Plus 75 education programs!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/chicago-flower-garden-show/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference,Volunteer Opp.,Workshop/Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flower Show Productions":MAILTO:tony@chicagoflower.com
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SUMMARY:CCGA 8th Annual Conference - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme\, “Connections through Gardening: Plants\, People and the Environment\,” aims to explore and celebrate the interconnectedness of our shared garden work and to foster relationships and conversations that shape and support best practices for sustainable living and growing in Chicago. \nCommunity gardens are increasingly seen as a viable means of promoting restoration\, transformation\, and conservation of often abandoned or under used property in the city. They have become a powerful tool for promoting good nutrition\, physical activity\, environmental stewardship\, and social connections. \nJoin us on Saturday\, March 21 for an exciting and informative gathering of Chicago’s amazing community gardeners!
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/ccga-8th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Whitney Young Magnet High School\, 211 South Laflin Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting/Conference
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SUMMARY:Windy City Harvest Aquaponics Class
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn the fundamental principles of aquaponics productions as well as tips and tricks for building an at-home or small-scale aquaponics system. This course will include hands-on work with the nursery system and the 52\,000 gallon aquaponics production system.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/wch_aquaponics_class_march_21/
LOCATION:Farm on Ogden\, 3555 Ogden Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Lecture
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