Local Produce

Chicago Farmers Markets & Farm Stands Find one near you Most Chicago Farmers Markets accept Link (labeled with (L) ). Since 2011, Link Up Illinois has increased the affordability and accessibility of fresh foods by doubling the value of SNAP/Link (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) purchases at participating farmers markets, farm stands, CSAs, mobile markets, grocery […]

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Grants for School Gardening

Grants for Schools & Teachers Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Program | Deadline: March 21, 2025 | Award Amount: Seed packets 3rd Grade classrooms can sign up to receive cabbage plants from Bonnie Plants. $1,000 is awarded to the student who has grown the best cabbage in each state. The program is open twice a year – spring […]

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Planting Calendar

The Fall Garden Zone 6b – What I plant When – Presentation September 11 Crops To Grow In September, No Matter Where You Live​ What can you still plant in your Garden in September Zones 5, 6 and 7​ 20 Lettuce Varieties To Grow Through Fall & Even Winter 20 Lettuce Varieties To Grow Through […]

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Diverse Ecosystem in your Garden

Guide to Native Gardening Step 1: Observe, Plan First, make an assessment of the environmental conditions (shady or sunny, drainage, soil types, irrigation, etc.). This assessment is a critical one.  It it extremely important you know exactly how many hours of sun the area gets.  The sun can feel quite strong in an area for an […]

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Soil

Trainings Soil Testing Water Filter Soil Care DIY Soil Learn More Trainings https://youtu.be/s93NptO2X1ghttps://youtu.be/6CxNp2iJHEchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg1gN1vLoOIhttps://youtu.be/j25epmnv0v4 Soil Testing Aggregate Stability Test: https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/GSP/GSDP/Field_exercises/Aggregate_stability_EN.pdf Using Soil As A Water Filter Most Popular DIY Water Filter: Activated Charcoal Filter Maintaining Your Soil Soil Contamination Testing Logan Labs | Send them samples, and they will send you results. Soil testing is an important part […]

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Lunch & Grow

Conversations with Conservationists & Gardeners Sign Up To Join Here Notes from 2024 & 2025 Rest & Planning Garden Scheduling Soil Insects & Animals Native Planting Harvesting & Cooking FAQ Seed Saving Fall Planting Soil Rest Jams, Jellies, Preserves January – Rest & Planning What you can do to start planning for 2024 What you […]

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Health, Food, Gardening

Health & Gardening The Link Between Your Diet and Sleep Habits: Start Eating Foods That Help You Sleep Better https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/how-you-eat-influences-how-you-sleep-heres-how-to-eat-right-for-the-best-sleep-ever/ Food Literacy Roots Watering Hole Podcast What is food literacy? Food Literacy [fu: d lit-er-uh-see] noun: Food Literacy is understanding the impact of your food choices on our health, environment, and economy–and understanding that these […]

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Eating What You Grow

What’s in Season Eat Move Save https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TotnEBSmcTY Want to share the amazing dishes you have made? We want to hear about it! Submit a recipe Caldo De Rez (Mexican Beef Soup) Broccoli Soup Coming Soon… Tomatoes Peppers Beets Herbs Tomatoes Recipes coming Peppers Recipes coming Beets Recipes coming Herbs Recipes coming

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Weeds, Pests, Diseases & Wildlife

Table of Contents Trainings https://youtu.be/XpdxPoIFXLIhttps://youtu.be/rOplgjVOsCU Notes from Chicago Grows Food April 2024 Lunch & Grow Insects & Bugs Physical and preventative controls work best. When you see that the damage is done to your plants, then it’s probably already too late. Walk through your garden as much as possible to not only ground yourself, but […]

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