Another Summer distribution of plant groupings donated and coordinated by Elite Growers is in the works. Open to all Community Gardeners, a variety of ornamental perennials will be distributed Friday, August 21 at New Horizons Garden, 401 S. Central Park Avenue at Van Buren St. …
The Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards (CEGA) will be honoring gardens for a fourth year—though with a twist, thanks to COVID-19. The timing of the pandemic has made it impossible to ramp up the gardening competition in time to take advantage of the summer growing …
Thanks to the generosity of Matthew Frazel and Adam Peterson at the UIC Plant Research facility, Resources has lots of native milkweed, echinacea, etc., to distribute to community gardeners…
While we all garden for pleasure and the delight in fresh picked foods, we add another dimension when we support pollinators. In Illinois alone there are 500 species of native bees—metallic green and blue bees, nothing like the fuzzy yellow and black iconic honey bee. …
Although medical professions and epidemiologists have made it clear that fresh greens or garden produce cannot transmit the COVID-19 virus, it can persist on different surfaces for a few hours up to an entire day depending on a combination of parameters such as temperature, humidity, …
With our heightened awareness on hygiene, we’re also thinking about how to disinfect our rain barrels before using them for the upcoming season. If there is any concern that organic debris, sediment, or dust entered the barrel during the previous growing season, disinfection will be necessary. It’s …
We’ve been staying indoors to stay safe, children are learning remotely, and any space feels smaller and too familiar when it’s the only space we can occupy. Here’s an indoor garden activity to spark some creativity and make you think beyond the four walls. Make …
We are announcing the launch of the CCGA Community Gardening Forum just in time for the growing season. So, if you have questions about how to start seeds, where to find a plot in a garden or a brilliant idea to share, that is what …
The CCGA Resources Committee is holding a COVID-safe seed distribution. Simply email May Toy with your seed ‘wish-list‘ and a package of seeds will be assembled and available for a contact-less pickup. May’s email is: mtoy@skinnerpark.org Full details on the seed distribution are below.
We all have been wondering about how to best interact with our community gardens during a stay-at-home order. We know that when we shelter in place, we are doing what’s best for our communities and fellow Chicagoans. We strongly encourage everyone to stay home to …