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Happy New Year! Check out what is
happening with Chicago Grows Food. And join us for Music Bingo on January 25th! chicagogrowsfood.org

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January 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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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
August 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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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
February 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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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
February 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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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
January 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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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!

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April 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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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
February 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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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
March 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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“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
July 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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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
February 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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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
July 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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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
October 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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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
March 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Two days until Music Bingo, this Sunday 4-6pm. Take a guess of what song and artists these lyrics are from. Answers will be revealed on Saturday.

Build community with us and win some great prizes.

#MusicBingoNight #cultivateresilience #GrowingFoodChangesLives
January 23, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Music Bingo is this Sunday 4-6pm. Start preparing by taking a guess of what song and artists the lyrics are from. Answers will be revealed on Saturday.

Build community with us and win some great prizes.

#growyourgroceries #MusicBingoNight #GiveBack #cultivateresilience #GrowingFoodChangesLives
January 22, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Music Bingo is this Sunday 4-6pm. Start preparing by taking a guess of what song and artists the lyrics are from. Answers will be revealed on Saturday.

Build community with us and win some great prizes.

#growyourgroceries #MusicBingoNight #GiveBack #cultivateresilience #GrowingFoodChangesLives
January 21, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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January's #recipe uses mostly ingredients that you can find at your local winter farmers market. And get ready for Music Bingo. Start preparing by following us all week and take a guess at the song and artist the lyrics are from.

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January 20, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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January Gardening Activities. If you don't want to go outside, now is a great time to reflect on last year and plan for the upcoming season.

Only 12 days until our Music Bingo Fundraiser. www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

#growyourownfood #growingfoodchangeslives #growyourgroceries
January 14, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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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
October 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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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
September 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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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
June 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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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
March 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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#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
March 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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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
January 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM