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Green Witch Goddess Garden Workshop with GF Mom Certified

Feb 26, 2021

GF Mom Certified Tiffany Hinton will conduct a Green Witch Goddess Garden Workshop live and in person from 2 to 5 p.m., April 10, where participants can learn how to create their own suburban homestead.

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rows of locally grown, greenhouse-started vegetable and flower seedlings inside a greenhouse
Pre-Order Locally Grown Plants Now for Seasonal Planting

Feb 26, 2021

Gardeners that join OFC as a member will be able to pre-order a curated selection of locally grown, greenhouse-started vegetable and flower seedlings that will be ready for seasonal planting.

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From the Slumber of Winter To the Awakening of Spring

Feb 26, 2021 ● By Polly Liontis

Mother Earth is awakening from the depths of her winter hibernation with nutrients stirring as she massages and softens the shells of seeds beginning their journey toward the surface. This eternal process can provide a roadmap to follow so that we may also awake, flourish and blossom like our surroundings. Polly Liontis of Zen Shiatsu Chicago explains how Chinese medicine philosophy provides some lessons.

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March 2021 Cover of Natural Awakenings Chicago
Natural Awakenings Chicago ~ March 2021

Feb 26, 2021

Enjoy articles from our March Issue

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Potted indoor herb garden growing on kitchen counter
Indoor Edible Gardening: Grow Veggies, Sprouts and Microgreens Year-Round

Feb 26, 2021 ● By April Thompson

With a little light and creativity, anyone can grow edible plants indoors on a windowsill or kitchen countertop, making fresh herbs, sprouts and greens available year-round.

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Winter Holiday Garden Container by Melinda Myers
Dress Up Your Landscape with Winter-Inspired Container Gardens

Dec 04, 2020 ● By Melinda Myers

Gardening expert Melinda Myers shows us how festive planters using natural materials are sure to brighten dreary winter days and add life to your landscape.

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Growing More Than Lettuce Indoors

Nov 27, 2020

Indoor gardening can be incredibly rewarding and an easy practice to begin and manage year-round. Using efficient grow lights and easy techniques, we aren’t limited to lettuce and microgreens.

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GARDENING 101: A Summer Home Economics Course

May 29, 2020

This gives parents an opportunity to teach life skills, along with some horticulture.

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Letter from Publisher

Mar 31, 2020

One thing we can do for ourselves and our families now is to stay connected with nature and mindfully focus on the more positive things in our world.

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Plant a Prairie Garden At Home

Mar 31, 2020 ● By Jennifer Durkin

Growing a prairie garden at a home or business is simpler than people might think. Following a few basic principles in planting can give a whole new look and feel to a yard that will be easier to maintain and enjoy.

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Letter From Publisher

Feb 29, 2020

In our main feature this month, “The Roots of Good Health: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet,” April Thompson shares some secrets for adopting a more plant-based lifestyle. We’ve included plenty of recipes to get you started, as well as tips for vegan fitness. Plants also tie into this issue in other ways, as we explore the houseplant craze (ZZ plants anyone?) and take a look at the potentials of both industrial hemp crops and CBD.

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Public Programs at UIC Heritage Garden

Sep 30, 2019

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Heritage Garden Harvest Festival will take place from noon to 2 p.m., October 15, at the UIC Latino Cultural Center.

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Harvesting Seeds

Sep 30, 2019

Many of the season’s blooms in natural areas have withered, but life goes on as plant seeds get scattered by wind, air, water, animals and these days, even people.

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Hidden Horticulture In Chicago’s Public Spaces

Sep 30, 2019

More than 2 million guests visit the Shedd Aquarium (SheddAquarium.org) every year. While there is no doubt the sea animals are the top attractions, many seem to miss something else in plain sight before they even pass through the aquarium’s front doors that is just as important to their mission.

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McHenry County Farm Stroll

Sep 17, 2019

The McHenry County Farm Bureau and the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners will host the fifth annual Farm Stroll, a self-guided tour of 12 family-owned farms from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 29.

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