The CCGA Resources Committee has grown hundreds of vegetable and flower seedlings for community gardeners, and we will have two plant distribution days this month. For a $5 donation, you will receive tomato/basil/kale/pepper plants and summer annual flowers, as well as participation in the raffle…
Almost seventy community gardeners gathered on April 11 to discuss 2015 goals for each of the six CCGA committees – Communications, Development, Education, Shared Resources, Volunteer Coordination and Membership. It was an excellent brainstorming session. Details and a meeting date for committees to follow up…
All proceeds go for maintenance and support of the Paseo Prairie Garden Sponsored by Friends of the Paseo Prairie Garden Native Illinois Perennials Other Perennials Annual Flowers Montalbano Farms Organic Vegetables and Herbs
We 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.
NOTE: 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…
The community gardeners of CCGA are making their mark at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This past week, the CCGA Resources Committee, assisted by the Austin Green Team and by NeighborSpace, designed window boxes including flower and vegetable plantings. They used many of their home-grown plants…
The Bold Urban Renaissance Network (B.U.R.N.) is accepting submissions for the spring cycle of their Chicago Community Grant Program through April 24th. What is the Chicago Community Grant Program? This program engages grassroots programs being run in Chicago, or by Chicagoans. Microgrants will help fund…
A Celebration of Whittier School with Music, Art, Short Stories, and Vegetables Starts from Xochiquetzal Peace Garden. Visit the National Museum of Mexican Art’s display, ‘The House on Mango Street,’ by Mexican-American author Susan Cisneros from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hear Whittier choristers and violinists,…
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…
Take this workshop and find out why caring for your soil will help your garden plants be healthier without the use of synthetic fertilizer. Michael Webb will help us understand some of the basic science behind healthy soil while giving practical and easy-to-follow tips on…