Fall Distribution Recap Under a cloudless autumn Chicago sky, thousands of plants were laid out in a grid at New Horizons Community Garden. The CCGA Resources and Distributions Team oversaw the team of volunteers that worked diligently to unload and organize and then load the …
Hello Community Gardeners! We are pleased to announce the CCGA Resources & Distributions committee is now taking registrations for our big Fall Perennial Distribution. The details are above and we need volunteers as usual to help with set-up. Contact Mamie Gray for more details.
Hello All Chicago Community Gardeners! We are accepting reservations for the August perennial distribution which starts at 11am on Friday, August 13, 2021 Pickup is at New Horizons Garden 401 S Central Park (corner of Central Park and Van Buren) The registration fee is $5.00, …
Thursday, April 29 from 6-7 pm, on Zoom, Free, $15 suggested donation With Chicago Community Garden Leaders May Toy of Skinner Park Advisory Council, Kasey Eaves of Montrose Metra Community Gardens, and Paula Acevedo of ElPaseo Community Garden. Moderated by Breanne Heath, Senior Program Specialist …
The CCGA Resources Committee has another mini-distribution lined up for community gardeners on Saturday, April 24, from 10am-Noon at Loomis St. Community Garden. Thanks to a generous donation, we have open crates of mixed orange and pale, yellow daylilies available on a first come first served basis …
We know the kickoff to gardening season is happening as the winds turn warmer (and then colder!) It’s the perfect time to tune in on Saturday the 20th and catch some of the inspiring and informative presentations we have in store. Don’t worry, you don’t …
Join your garden mates from all over the city (and beyond) on Saturday, March 20, for a lively and informative day of presentations, networking, and connections, all from the comfort of your home. We’ve all experienced a deeply challenging year that has tested our resilience …
Brownberry Oroweat Organic Spring Planting Grant 2021 SeedMoney and the makers of Arnold/Brownberry/Oroweat Organic Breads are sponsoring a grant opportunity for community garden projects in Chicago to provide resources for public food gardens to thrive. You can learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/spring-planting-grants-2021 Applications are …
Because of the increasing interest in growing/gardening related to the pandemic, seeds may be harder to come by this year. We wanted to let everyone know that some seed companies are restricting home orders this year. Both Baker Creek and Johnny’s have recently been limiting …
Most community gardeners have been challenged by water access issues at some point and now there is a new opportunity to access city water with a special Hydrant Access Permit. AUA & NeighborSpace have led the way in coordination and input to the Department of …