Are you limited on garden space, but want to grow food this year? This workshop, led by experts from The GardenWorks Project, will give participants creative ways to maximize productivity in even the smallest of garden spaces. Whether you have a few containers on a patio or a few square feet in a backyard, you can grow your own vegetables. Learn tips for selection, intensive planting techniques, and care so you can start growing nutritious food at home.
The Edible Gardening Series highlights expertise from local organizations working with communities to support food security, environmental justice, and education and skill building.
About The GardenWorks Project
The GardenWorks Project is a nonprofit organization that serves families within the western Chicago region and promotes suburban organic agriculture to improve the well-being of the community, the environment, and those facing food insecurity. They empower, educate, and support all food growers in their efforts to nourish their families and neighbors in need. Since 2012, the organization has built food gardens for 415 families, supported 14 community gardens, and provided access to fresh produce to over 1600 individuals. In addition, the organization promotes the local food system with its Food Growers Network, a donation-based membership offering educational events, resources, and tools for the home gardener.
This program meets in person at The Morton Arboretum.
Instructor Jeannie Iseman, The Gardenworks Project, Inc.
Age: 16 and older
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