Chicago Grows Food

05/29/2026

Chicago Grows Food toured the gardens! The rooftop container garden, herb garden, fruit orchard, and flower gardens are an amazing way to bring fresh flavor and bright colors to the delicious dishes! Thanks Chris and .cesarmurillo for this wonderful opportunity.

05/27/2026

Do you have questions about watering your garden? Here are some tips, tricks, and tools to help guide you. Let us know how you keep your plants watered.

And check out GrowOya and for terracotta watering systems - a historical practice for ensuring the soil stays moist - a great option if you travel a lot.

05/21/2026

Don't miss your chance to win a garden bed! Our May monthly donor raffle winner will receive this raised wood bed. Your support helps Chicago Grows Food give someone the tools to grow their own food for life. You are investing in the future of health, wellness, and the environment.

05/19/2026

It's Strawberry Rhubarb month!!!! Check out this quick crisp that you can make. Thanks to The Black Contessa for this simple delicious dish.

05/12/2026

May is here, let's move plants outside. And it's not too late to start new seeds!

Here are some May Gardening Activities - Thanks to and Chicago Community Gardeners Association - CCGA for keeping us on track.

05/12/2026

May is here, let's move plants outside. And it's not too late to start new seeds!

Here are some May Gardening Activities - Thanks to Sow True Seed and Chicago Community Gardeners Association - CCGA for keeping us on track.

If you want to help kids experience the power of a garden, volunteer with us! We need help this Thursday 5.14 10am-12pm. Email [email protected] to learn more.

More resources available on the Chicago Grows Food website - www.chicagogrowsfood.org

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

May is here, the last frost is coming, are you ready to start planting?!

May Gardening Community Events
5.7.2026 | Bouquet Making for a Cause at The Eco Flamingo with floral design support from - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/build-your-own-bouquet2026
5.13.2026 | Lunch & Grow about soil and wellbeing - https://www.chicagogrowsfood.org/lunchandgrow/
5.16/17.2026 | Plant Swaps - share your seedlings and pick some up. reach out to your local garden or library and see if they are having a sale or swap! check out or another one in Evanston - ttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10127644772366450
5.16/17.2026 | Hyde Park Garden Fair
5.23.2026 | Tea making with Dulce from Cedillo's Fresh Produce at Plant Chicago

04/28/2026

Pests are going to be buzzing this Spring. The weather has already invited some unwanted guests to our gardens. Check out some ways to prevent bugs and animals from hurting your crops. Don't forget to add flowers. Check out the Chicago Gardener to learn more about growing flowers in containers.

Don't miss your chance to meet the Chicago Grows Food team! Come make a bouquet, decorate a vase, and plant some seeds on 5/7! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/build-your-own-bouquet2026

Thanks to Chicago Community Gardeners Association - CCGA Gardeneers and for all of their helpful tips and tricks!

04/24/2026

Do you have garden tools that you no longer use? Want to fulfill our wishlist? We are looking for watering cans, hand trowels, pruning shears, and more!

Check out the wishlist link in our bio or email [email protected] for a pick up!