On Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 New Horizons Community Garden held a get-together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the garden! Present and former leaders of the garden spoke about its history; shown here are three we could capture (from left to right) Celeste Groff, Erma…
Bulbs! On Saturday October 21, the CCGA Resources Committee distributed 5600 allium, tulip and daffodil bulbs to over seventy Chicago community gardens. The Resources Committee purchased the bulbs using funds previously received from the gardeners in the form of registration fees, and the photo shows…
UPDATE 10/31: We’re sorry to announce that the Fermentation Workshop scheduled for this Saturday, November 4 has been postponed due to low registration. Please stay tuned for a new date next growing season. Thanks everyone for your interest! The CCGA Education Committee is excited to…
The CCGA Resources Committee will holds its annual fall bulb distribution on: Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 9:30am Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) 445 North Sacramento Boulevard We hope that you can stop by to receive a nice sampling of bulbs to plant now.…
The next CCGA Coordinating Meeting is Tuesday October 24th at 6:30pm at the Chicago Center for Green Technology CCGT at 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. The main item agenda is venue location for the 2018 conference and follow-up from our first ever planning retreat. We will…
The CCGA Resources Committee has planned the largest plant distribution we have ever organized for Friday September 29th at 12 noon, see the full details below. This will be the largest perennial distribution ever and expect to receive a carload of plants for your gardens!…
City Gardeners to Receive Awards The Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards (CEGA) presentation is to be held September 24, 2017 at the Chicago Cultural Center from 2pm to 4pm. Doors open at 1pm. The Cultural Center is located at: 78 E Washington St. Chicago IL,…
Urban Farming is a Business! Join the Midwest Urban Farming Institute for an 2-day intensive training for start-up or continuing urban farmers and value-added food producers looking to create a sustainable business. Seeking direction, a business model, a good plan, good record keeping, or plans…
If you’re a budding photographer or just a little snap-happy, we urge you to share why you love Garfield Park Conservatory with us! Enter our 2017 Calendar Photo Contest and your photo could be featured in our inaugural 2018 print wall calendar! Calendars will be…
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s urban agriculture education and jobs-training initiative Windy City Harvest is offering short courses in sustainable urban agriculture. Classes range from 4-12 weeks, on Saturdays from 9am-noon or 1pm-3pm. Tuition cost is income-based between $150-$600. Edible Landscaping September 9 – October 14,…