This Weekend: Stop by two How Does Your Garden Grow? Events
Hello community gardeners! Finally, it looks like the weather is warming up, and just in time! Join us this weekend for our first two FREE events in the How Does Your Garden Grow? Spring Series.
Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ccga-how-does-your-garden-grow-2023-event-series-2124809
Saturday, May 6 from 12-4pm
Monarch Community Garden in Humboldt Park
1050 North California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
On Saturday, May 6, stop by the beautiful Monarch Community Garden from 12-4pm and tour the 100-plus plots where Monarch members will take visitors to various stations to learn about how they make their garden grow.
Established in 2011, the Monarch Community Garden is situated in Chicago’s vibrant Humboldt Park on land owned by Humboldt Park Health. Over the years, the garden has grown to include a beehive, extensive watering system, herb garden, perennial plot and other community spaces, such as a pergola where gardeners find respite during Chicago’s hot summer months.
During the tour, visitors can ask questions about their bees, composting efforts, and the trials and tribulations of providing water to such a large group of gardeners. They’ll also discuss their commitment to donating fresh produce to local community groups and will touch on other aspects of the community that make their urban green space special.
Rainbow over Monarch Community Garden by Robin Russo.
Sunday, May 7 from 12 to 3 or 4pm
The Land in South Chicago
2888 East 94th St, Chicago IL 60617
What could be better than spending time in nature and tamales? Come visit The Land in South Chicago this Sunday, May 7th, from 12pm to 3 or 4ish, where Elijah and fellow gardeners will be giving away a few seedlings (lettuce, basil, tomatoes, tree saplings) and will lead us on a walk to learn about some of the natural medicinal gifts growing on The Land.
Learn about how this green space is cared for, from cutting overgrowth to mulching, to prepping the soil for growing vegetables. Stick around and enjoy homemade tamales, and network with like minded peeps! A few speakers may roll thru (bee keeper, herbalist, Tree Ambassador, chicken keeper) Feel free to bring a snack to share!!
