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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · 13d

October Recipe - White Chicken Chili!

Every donation made during October and November will go directly to supporting communities being forced to stay at home.

#fallrecipes #growingfoodchangeslives #gardeninglife #foodismedicine

Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · 19d

Check out some October growing activities.

Help us support communities being forced to stay at home. And if you visit Vin Chicago from Nov 7th-9th we can receive a portion of your purchase.

#gardening #foodismedicine #growyourgroceries #GrowingFoodChangesLives #foodjustice

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Sep 23

Get your onion tshirts and sweatshirts - www.customink.com/fundraising/...

Chicago Grows Food Grow Your Groceries, Supporting Gardeneers

For every shirt you purchased, Chicago Grows Food will receive a portion of the profits directly supporting our Grow Your Groceries programming providing students and families with the tools to grow t...

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Sep 23

Yes, you can still plant! Now is a great time to start your spring garden by planting flower bulbs and alliums. Also, try #radishes, #lettuce, #arugula, #carrots.

What are you growing?!

Don't miss your chance to get onion #merch! Only 7 days left!

#growyourownfood #growingfoodchangeslives

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Sep 18

#cultivateresilience #WeStandWithOurCommunities #gardeningforresistance

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Sep 1

We have Merch! Now you can get onion tshirts and sweatshirts! Order from www.customink.com/fundraising/....

Every purchase supports the #growyourgroceries Grow Kit program providing every student with their own garden.

Chicago Grows Food Grow Your Groceries, Supporting Gardeneers

For every shirt you purchased, Chicago Grows Food will receive a portion of the profits directly supporting our Grow Your Groceries programming providing students and families with the tools to grow t...

www.customink.com

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Aug 22

Struggling with tomatoes this year? So are we! Here is a version of Caprese you can make without tomatoes.

Check out the watermelon growing at Stein Learning Gardens on Wednesday's or Friday's to see if you can snag one!

#veganrecipes #summerfood #growingfoodchangeslives #gardening

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Jul 22

“Revolution is based on land. Land is the basis of all independence. Land is the basis of freedom, justice, and equality.” - #MalcolmX

Make sure to feed your land or container garden with healthy fertilizer.

#summerfood #summertrends #impact #gardens #containergardening #GrowingFoodChangesLives

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Jul 16

Do your future self a favor and make some tomato soup now to freeze for up to 3 months!

In season: Apples, Bell Pepper, Berries, Cherries, Eggplant, Garlic, Leeks, Nectarines, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Plums, Radishes, Tomatoes

#growyourgroceries #recipeshare #foodsovereignty #growingfoodchangeslives

Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Jun 9

June Gardening Activities - Watch out for pests. Learn more about them on our website: www.chicagogrowsfood.org/weeds-pests-...

Join tomorrow for our monthly Lunch & Grow to get your gardening questions answered - www.chicagogrowsfood.org/lunchandgrow/

#GrowingFoodChangesLives #growyourownfood

Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Apr 24

Monthly recipe - carrot cake! Carrots love the cold, so they might be extra sweet in the Spring and Fall, making this dish even more delicious.

Inspired by: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7402/...

#growkits #spring #growyourgroceries #homegardens #chicago #EarthDay #recipeofthemonth #MakeItYours

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Apr 18

Join us May 9th for a Build Your Own Bouquet Fundraising event benefiting Chicago Grows Food! www.chicagogrowsfood.org/byob/

Celebrate #mothersday, #friendship, #spring, #datenight, or simply yourself at this BYOB event!

#growyourgroceries #growingfoodchangeslives

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Apr 11

Join us May 9th for a Fundraising Event! Build Your Own Bouquet.

Food, Drinks, Planting, Raffle Prizes, Music and more! Celebrate #mothersday, #friendship, #spring, #datenight, or simply yourself at this BYOB event benefiting Chicago Grows Food!

www.chicagogrowsfood.org/byob/

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Mar 18

Prepare for a screen shot, you will definitely want to try this recipe!

Follow this recipe, or make it your own and let us know what you think.

#MakeItYours #ContainerGardener #growyourgroceries #homegardens #growingfoodchangeslives #recipeofthemonth

Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Mar 13

This is one of the BEST programs I've been apart of in my adult life. Continue doing what you are doing and thank you! - Home Garden participant.

Check out all the ways you can support us.
www.chicagogrowsfood.org/support-us/

#homegardens #growkits #Volunteer #Donate #truck

Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Mar 11

#falsespring is here, enjoy the warm days! But resist working the garden soil, when it's cold and wet it can create clots.

Check out these March Gardening Activities

View more resources on the CGF website - www.chicagogrowsfood.org

#GrowingFoodChangesLives #chicagogrowsfood #growyourgroceries

Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thank you to the Chicago Grows Food community!

This work cannot be done without your wonderful support.

Help us reach out Spring goal to give over 2,000 kids the tools to garden. Every dollar helps!

#GiveBack #givelove #growingfoodchangeslives #homegardens #growyourgroceries

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Mar 4

March Gardening Events

3.8.2025 | Busting Soil with Slum Busters
3.12.2025 | Lunch & Grow with Dr. Akilah Martin
3.12.2025 - 3.14.2025 | Chicago Food Justice Summit
3.22.2025 | Garden Exchange

#gardening #growingfoodchangeslives #growkits #homegardens #harvest #volunteer #seeds

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Feb 26

Thinking about starting seeds this year? Here are some guidelines about which crops to direct sow versus sowing indoors first.

Want to learn more? Check out The Old Farmers Almanac - www.almanac.com/content/star...

#seedstarting #growkits #homegardens #growyourgroceries #GrowingFoodChangesLives

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Feb 18

Looking for something to warm you up? Try making this Broccoli Soup!

Thanks to www.loveandlemons.com/broccoli-che... for this recipe.

Follow our newsletter for even more monthly recipes!

#recipeofthemonth #GrowingFoodChangesLives #growkits #homegardens #growyourgroceries

Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Feb 12

Check out these tasks you can do in your garden right now - February Gardening Activities

View more resources on the Chicago Grows Food website - www.chicagogrowsfood.org

#GrowingFoodChangesLives #gardening #urbangardens #growingcommunity #gardeneducation #growyourgroceries

Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Feb 7

February Gardening Community Events!

Lunch & Grow - www.chicagogrowsfood.org/lunchandgrow/
Urban Farmer Training Short Course - go.illinois.edu/ShortCourse
School & Community Garden Training - go.illinois.edu/gardentraining2025

#gardening #foodlover #growingfoodchangeslives #growkits #homegardens

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Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Jan 31

Building #community is the best resource for growing your own food. Join our monthly #Lunch&Grow to learn from an expert, connect with other gardeners, and get your #gardening questions answered.

Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#homegardening #growingfoodchangeslives

Chicago Grows Food @chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social · Jan 30

What are your tricks for planning and organizing your garden? 🪴

Check out our website for some helpful worksheets. www.chicagogrowsfood.org/garden-plann...

#summertrends #gardens #growyourgroceries #growingfoodchangeslives #growkits

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