CCGA Resources First Distribution of 2019

CCGA Resources First Distribution of 2019

It’s April already yet it’s still the first for CCGA Resources Distribution of 2019. On Saturday April 13, over 60 Chicago community gardens participated in the Resources Committee’s first distribution of 2019. CCGA Resources put together a fine display of tools for the first thirty…

7th CCGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE RECAP

7th CCGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE RECAP

The 2019 7th Annual CCGA Conference was new and different in many ways. This year our theme of “Gardening and Adapting to a Changing Climate” brought a tough issue to our workshops that took the issue head on. For many gardeners, it’s been hard to…

CCGA Resources distribution of early spring flowers, onion sets, and seed packets. April 13, 2019

CCGA Resources distribution of early spring flowers, onion sets, and seed packets. April 13, 2019

Spring is surely here with daily temperatures inviting us outside and calling us to get our hands deep into that gorgeous soil. After our Chicago winter with too much gloom and bone chilling weather, gardening is just sheer pleasure. Many Chicago Community Gardens are opening…

CCGA Conference Planning/Coordinating Meeting – Tuesday March 12th, 2019 at 6:30pm

The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Tuesday March 12th at 6:30pm at The Hatchery which is at 135 North Kedzie at Lake Street. There is on-site parking and the CTA Green Line stops right outside the building at the Kedzie stop. The main item agenda…

Gardeners’ Conference Registration Now Open!

Gardeners’ Conference Registration Now Open!

You are invited to join your fellow community gardeners from across the city at our annual education and networking event, to be held on Saturday, March 30. Our theme this year is Gardening and Adapting to a Changing Climate. This year’s conference will convene in…

CCGA Resources Committee Container Workshop and NASA

The Resources Container Workshop Saturday, January 12 brought community gardeners into the Austin Greenhouse to encourage them to put air cleaning plants in their homes. The message was taken home in good-looking mixed indoor containers with a lively pop of color and greenery. Resources wants…

Save the Date – CCGA 7th Annual Conference – Saturday March 30th

Save the Date – CCGA 7th Annual Conference – Saturday March 30th

The CCGA Annual Gardeners Conference (now in its 7th year!) will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9am-3pm and return to the bright and inviting Breakthrough FamilyPlex in the Garfield Park neighborhood. Our theme this year is: Gardening and Adapting to a Changing…

Now Accepting Workshop Proposals for CCGA Spring Conference

CORRECTION NOTICE:  Please note there is an error in the email address for submission at the end of the RFP. It should be lxkells@gmail.com. Are you interested in presenting a workshop? CCGA is seeking proposals for workshops to be presented in two 60-minute sessions with…

CCGA Resources & NeighborSpace Special Holiday Gathering & Plant Sale

CCGA Resources & NeighborSpace Special Holiday Gathering & Plant Sale

The lobby at CCGT was transformed into a bright winter market for this holiday plant sale on Saturday, Dec. 8.  A profusion of red bows on centerpieces, decorative wreaths, classic white Narcissus bulbs in vases, tables teeming with green plants, vases of fresh flowers, and rows…