Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse Erin Matson, Windy City Harvest apprenticeship instructor $39 Learn about composting, vermicomposting, cover cropping, and other soil-building techniques. This workshop will cover soil testing and pH for vegetable crops. Healthy soil is the key to healthy plants!
Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse Chris Prochot, Windy City Harvest incubator farm coordinator
Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse Andy McGhee, Windy City Harvest aquaponics coordinator
Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse Britt Calendo, Windy City Harvest PCC wellness farm coordinator. $39 Learn how to extend your spring or fall growing season to 9-months or even year round production. Explore what crops and varieties perform best in Chicago. Specific techniques will be covered…
Arturo Velasquez Institute Greenhouse Rosario Maldonado, Apprenticeship & Corps Sales Coordinator $39 In this workshop, we’ll cover seed starting dates for edibles, container format options, organic soil mixes, how to create ideal conditions and trouble shoot. You will learn different techniques for starting your own…
Professional Development Opportunity for Educators On June 28, 2014, the Chicago Botanic Garden is hosting the 16th School Gardening Conference “Next Generation of School Gardening”, for all grade levels. This conference provides an inspiring showcase of presentations, from tips to starting a new garden, to…
Eliza Fournier of Chicago Botanic Garden just appeared on WTTW to share some tips on splitting perennials, bulb care, timing planting, and other spring gardening issues. Spring Gardening Tips on WTTW