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GardenKeepers Workshop – “Insect Identification and Pest Control”
Woodson Regional Library 9525 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL, United StatesTired of having pests enjoy your garden more than you do? Join us as Carol Lerner teaches us how to identify different insects as friend or foe and what we can do to help our plants survive without pesticides
Stir the Pot – Spring Workday
Help us move wood chips for a good cause. Starting our 2nd garden aimed at feeding the homeless & seniors in Chicago. Make a difference in the lives of others. Come out and support. Water and snacks will be provided. Friends welcome. If you have…
Jardincito – Children’s Tree Planting / SIEMBRA DE ÁRBOLES PARA LOS NIÑOS
Jardincito Advisory Council invites you and your young children to a CHILDREN’S TREE PLANTING Please join us for a very special ceremonial tree planting to celebrate the launch of Jardincito Community Play Garden! Bring your shovel! Bring a spoon! Bring your hands! Light snacks and…
Spring Grafting Workshop – Midwest Fruit Explorers
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL, United StatesWant Fruit Trees in Your Garden? Attend the Mid-West Fruit Explorers spring grafting workshop where you can graft fruit trees for your garden. The only cost to attendees is a nominal charge for grafting material. However, there is a minimum 25 dollar parking fee for…
GardenKeepers Workshop – “Planting for Success”
Berger Park 6205 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL, United StatesEver feel confused as to what veggies you should plant when you have limited space? Want to grow more than just tomatoes? Adrienne Detanico, staff member from The Organic Gardener will provide us with information on choosing what to plant and taking care of our plants…
Hermitage Street Community Garden Workday
Hermitage St Community Garden 5643 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease contact Garden Leader Cordia Pugh (773-480-9188, cordia.pugh@att.net) if you are planning to come to a work day. Work days are contingent upon weather, and Cordia will inform you of any changes as soon as they are known. Full schedule of planned Hermitage work days:…
South Merrill Community Garden – Season Planning Meeting
South Shore United Methodist Church 7350 S Jeffrey Blvd, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe look forward to another successful planting season at the South Merrill Community Garden and collaborating with our neighbors and interested organizations that want to see the garden grow and thrive. Please come to this community meeting as we plan our season.
South Merrill Community Garden – Work Day
South Merrill Community Garden 7302 S Merrill, Chicago, IL, United StatesNOTE: This garden day has been rescheduled from 4/25 to 5/2. We look forward to another successful planting season at the South Merrill Community Garden and collaborating with our neighbors that want to see the garden grow and thrive. Join us this Saturday, May 2nd…
Windy City Harvest: Edible Container Gardening
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL, United StatesArturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse Darius Jones, McCormick Place Rooftop Farm Coordinator, WCH Apprenticeship & Corps $39 Grow vegetables and herbs on your patio, roof, balcony or porch! This workshop covers: picking your site, types of containers, crops and varieties that do well, troubleshooting and harvest.…
Hermitage Street Community Garden Workday
Hermitage St Community Garden 5643 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease contact Garden Leader Cordia Pugh (773-480-9188, cordia.pugh@att.net) if you are planning to come to a work day. Work days are contingent upon weather, and Cordia will inform you of any changes as soon as they are known. Full schedule of planned Hermitage work days:…