Right now, Aldermen Lopez (15th ward) and Napolitano (41st ward) are pushing an ordinance to severely limit livestock in your backyards and neighborhood farms. This ordinance, introduced without meaningful community input, hinders the ability of Chicago residents and urban farmers to grow and raise their…
On Saturday, October 12, city-wide gardeners gathered at the historic Austin Town Hall Park and Cultural Center for the presentation of the 3rd Annual Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards. This year, the garden entrants represented 43 wards in 76 neighborhoods! CCGA is one of the many…
Join Peterson Garden Project during the entire month of May for our annual Edible Plant Sale geared toward urban and small-space gardeners and offering items you won’t see anywhere else in Chicago. Buy organic plants, seeds, books, tools, compost, fertilizer, and more —everything you’ll need to get your edible…
Illiana Vegetable Growers Symposium Thursday, January 5, 2017 Teibel’s Family Restaurant, US 30 and US 41, Schererville, Indiana Sessions Include: Pollinators: Where are We After 2016? Management of Powdery Mildew & Other Important Diseases of Cucurbits Mineral Nutrition for Vegetable Crops Updated Worker Protection Standards…
Join us to learn how to organize all aspects of the garden from recruiting members and gaining supporters to practical ways to self organize including using apps to keep track of projects. We will also work together to create a design map for your site.…
When 13-year-old Jacklyn, who has a fear of heights, climbs a giant beanstalk, she encounters Giant Baby Ju Ju, whose fear of eating anything fresh causes her to gobble only sugary Smarties and Dum Dum lollipops as a steady diet! “Fee-fi-fo-fum. Will I get a…
Join us for a weekend volunteer day this July at the preSERVE garden in North Lawndale (a partnership between Slow Food Chicago, the Chicago Honey Co-Op, the North Lawndale Greening Committee, and Neighborspace). Gather with us in the garden to get your hands a little…
The beauty of Uptown’s gardens is reflective of its diverse and vibrant community members. The First Annual Uptown Garden Walk provides residents an opportunity to explore the various unique identities of the neighborhood. Garden Walk participants will explore gardens that both residents and organizations have…
The18th Anniversary Bowmanville Garden Walk will be held on Saturday July 9, 2016. Rain or Shine, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Welcome table at Bowmanville & Bell on the BCO GreenSpace, $4.00 suggested donation. This is one of Chicago’s best Garden Walk events! Bowmanville residents…
NeighborSpace and The Hideout present Veggie Bingo! Every Wednesday evening from June 15th – August 31st. All proceeds benefit Chicago community gardens and gardening organizations: Wednesday, June 15: Chicago Community Gardeners Association Wednesday, June 22: El Paseo Community Garden Wednesday, June 29: Winthrop Harmony Arts…