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Color in Your Garden

Spider Plants Spider Plant Care: How to Grow and Propagate This Easy Houseplant    

Seed Saving Seeds That Can Be Saved Start by choosing the plants that are the healthiest, most vigorous, and the best-tasting from your garden, then promise to be patient. Plants have large seeds or tinier seeds, and are held in various things like pods, husks, and capsules — get to know how each plant produces […]

Seed Saving https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kHTGIqwRWc Harvesting Seeds First, know that each plant has a unique seed and with it, a different recommended method of collecting that seed. Second, be aware that when you collect seeds, there’s a good chance that the plant that grows from it will be different from the plant you harvested the seed from. And […]

Food Resources In Chicago Food Finder Map South Side Food Delivery Home Delivery Programs Food Pantry Map Chicago Farmers Markets & Farm Stands Keep an eye out for winter markets! Most Chicago Farmers Markets accept Link (labeled with (L) ). Since 2011, Link Up Illinois has increased the affordability and accessibility of fresh foods by […]

“Don’t Overthink It!” Go outside, and let the plants do their thing Connect with many different kinds of growers Use the internet, social media, or your local growing community to find guidance and inspiration Table of Contents 10 Steps to Plan Your Spring Garden Design 1.Take stock.  1.Take stock. Your garden is usually more successful […]

Free Worm Farm Kits for Public Schools | Deadline: Early 2026 (rolling until spots are filled) | Award Amount: Worm compost bin, support, & curriculum Let’s Go Compost is providing free worm composting kits to qualifying public school classrooms in the United States for the Spring 2026 semester. Materials are estimated to ship in early 2026. […]

WINTER January FALL 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 Fall & Even Winter Winter Giant Spinach Growing & […]

Companion Planting Companion Planting Interactive Chart: Tomatoes, Potatoes, and Veggies! Sustainable Garden Ideas for a More Eco-Friendly Space   What is a Sustainable Garden?  Simply put, a sustainable garden helps the earth instead of damaging it by naturally regenerating the soil, encouraging biodiversity, and improving the overall health of our local ecosystems. Sustainable gardening practices […]