We encourage all gardeners and growers to read Michael Hawthorn’s investigation into dangerous PFAs (https://www.epa.gov/pfas) found in biosolids in MWRD’s free EQ compost. It is imperative that every gardener understand the dangers of PFAs in our soil and compost as referenced in his Tribune article:…
Community gardens have the power to improve the lives of every Chicagoan… … whether it’s a beautiful space to connect to nature for mental health, a pollinator garden to provide a food source for wildlife, an allotment garden where people can grow their own food,…
Fellow gardeners – make the time to have your voice heard. Participate by taking the survey for the Chicago 2022 Climate Action Plan. The survey has sections for: community health environmental justice renewable energy Advocate for more gardens, more pollinators, more rain gardens, more biodiversity……