Sustainable Gardening

Changes in recent weather patterns, shifts in USDA hardiness zones and the recent drought have demonstrated that sustainable gardening practices must become a part of the our gardening future.

CCGA Resources

• Water conservation
• Composting
• Native Plants

Other local resources:

• Chicago Wilderness Climate Action Plan for Nature
• The Climate Friendly Gardener guide from the Union of Concerned Scientists
• Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association
• Sustainable Chicago 2015