Chicago Community Gardeners Association

Grow & Sip: A Spring Garden-to-Glass Experience
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Somerset, 1112 N State St, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
Grow & Sip: A Spring Garden-to-Glass Experience

April 25

Location: Somerset
Hours: 2:00 PM
Cost: $60
Spring is in the air, and there’s no better time to refresh your senses, your garden, and your cocktail game!
We’re thrilled to announce that this spring’s event is presented in partnership with Sprout Home Chicago, bringing together their horticultural expertise with our seasonal mixology for an inspiring afternoon of growth and creativity.
Join us for a hands-on experience where gardening and mixology come together in a celebration of the season. You’ll learn how to start your own garden and incorporate fresh, homegrown ingredients into your everyday beverages.
The class will begin with a spring-inspired cocktail tasting featuring two refreshing, non-alcoholic Seedlip creations crafted by our Beverage Director, Sayo (Chi) Anise, each infused with bright, seasonal flavors to set the tone for the afternoon.
Working alongside the garden specialists from Sprout Home Chicago, you’ll explore the essentials of spring planting and get hands-on experience as each participant plants two herbs in terra cotta pots to take home. All tools and materials are provided, and the class is designed for gardeners of any experience level, from complete beginners to seasoned plant enthusiasts.
To keep the fun going, you’ll also take part in a lively cocktail shaking competition, putting your new skills to the test. One standout shaker will take home a special spring-themed prize!
Every participant will receive a curated seed booklet featuring spring-friendly varieties and simple, delicious recipes to help you extend the garden-to-table experience at home.
After class, enjoy 10% off beverages in Somerset, the perfect way to toast to your newfound gardening inspiration.

May CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2026-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend.
CCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below.
NOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology.
If you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings.
NOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.

June CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2026-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 | IL

September CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2026-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 | IL

October CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2026-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | IL

November CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2026-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | IL

December CCGA Coordinating Meeting
2026-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 | IL
