The issue of PFAS contamination in biosolids has become a concerning issue for community gardeners. Since last autumn, CCGA has been focused specifically on the problem community gardeners face with biosolids from MWRD (Metropolitan Water Reclamation District) and the necessity of starting a community-wide discussion…
The CCGA Resources working group is hosting a houseplant distribution on Saturday February 4th. The event is open to the public and will begin at 10am until we run out of plants. At 11:00am Eve Venable will present a workshop on houseplant identification, propagation, health…
We’re introducing a series of articles highlighting the collaborative work in community gardening and growing happening in Chicago’s neighborhoods. For our inaugural piece, we’re shining a light on some of the amazing work being done in the North Lawndale community! Read on to learn about…
Lead photo: Getting ready for the group photo, by Julie Siegel, courtesy of the CEGA website Once again the vital work of gardeners has been recognized through the Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards (CEGA), which returned to in-person site visits this year. Gardens that had…
Austin community gardener and expert plant designer Juline McClinton will demonstrate festive wreath making. Bridget Schroeder of The Contained Garden will lead a hands-on workshop on creating a beautiful holiday container. Plant sale to follow at 11am. Be sure to register by December 1st. See…
We encourage all gardeners and growers to read Michael Hawthorn’s investigation into dangerous PFAs (https://www.epa.gov/pfas) found in biosolids in MWRD’s free EQ compost. It is imperative that every gardener understand the dangers of PFAs in our soil and compost as referenced in his Tribune article:…
Community gardens have the power to improve the lives of every Chicagoan… … whether it’s a beautiful space to connect to nature for mental health, a pollinator garden to provide a food source for wildlife, an allotment garden where people can grow their own food,…
It looks to be beautiful tomorrow evening for our 10th Anniversary Celebration at the gorgeous Garfield Park Conservatory. There are still a few tickets left, so come out and join us! Visit the event page for all the info! The festivities begin at 5pm and…
The Monarch Community Science Project works with the public to help researchers at the Field Museum understand how successful milkweed plants in cities and towns are at providing habitat for monarch caterpillars. Full details on the Monarch Community Science Project are HERE. The project has…
