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Chicago Grows Food is working to reduce barriers to gardening, helping people take back ownership over the food system.

By providing the tools to grow their own food, we are increasing food security, and improving mental and physical health. Visit https://linktr.ee/chicagogrowsfood for additional information.

10/13/2026

October Gardening Activities. Time to get your bulbs in the ground and save your seeds for Spring.

Thanks to Sow True Seed and Chicago Community Gardeners Association - CCGA for keeping us on track.

Check out a local Chicago garden center to get some mulch and compost to help improve your soil over winter.

10/09/2026

You're invited to join us at the Chicago Grows Food Community Fair and Showcase on Saturday, October 24th from 11am-2pm at the Farm!

In collaboration with , this summer we ran a Photovoice research study with participants from the CGF Home Garden Program. We are hosting this fair to celebrate the work of our participants, share their photos and stories, and importantly, to advocate for food justice and gardening access on the South and West sides of Chicago.

Special thanks to the support we received for this project from and .

10/06/2026

"Imagine cities that produce a large percentage of their food, cutting down the length of the food chain while shifting the local land and farming operations back to producing food for local consumption." - Baba Orrin Williams

October Gardening Community Events
10.8.2026 | Fall Harvest Fundraiser at - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-harvest-fundraiser-tickets-1999713784761
10.10.2026 | Feed The Soil, not the Landfill: All about food waste with Plant Chicago - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feed-the-soil-not-the-landfill-all-about-food-waste-tickets-1980276887478?aff=oddtdtcreator
10.10.2026 | Urban Growers Collective Harvest Fest - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvest-fest-2026-tickets-1999700131925
10.13.2026 | Pickling at - https://www.sabinagardens.org/programs
10.14.2026 | Lunch & Grow - Dedication to Baba Orrin Williams - https://www.chicagogrowsfood.org/lunchandgrow/
10.24.2026 | Chicago Grows Food Community Fair & Showcase in partnership with and - https://forms.gle/w2H3ovHrosaWjzD57

09/25/2026

Did you guess August's crop? Now try September's - what plant produces this beautiful flower?
a. Jalapeño
b. Beet
c. Tomato
d. Dill

Put your guess in the chat!

Thanks to the for the photos from one of their many gardens!

09/23/2026

There is still so much you can plant for Fall and also for Spring!

If you grow in 1-gallon or 5-gallon containers, you can bring them inside for winter to continue growing certain crops and create systems to extend the season with hoop houses and plastic bags or cartons.

09/16/2026

Tomatoes, Eggplant, Spices Oh My! September's recipes is Zaalouk - a Moroccan inspired dip. https://salimaskitchen.com/zaalouk/

In Season Late September: Apples, Bell Pepper, Berries, Cabbage, Carrots Cauliflower, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Grapes, Herbs, Horseradish, Lettuce, Melons, Nectarines, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Peas, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rhubarb, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips

And Check Out the Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities & Events!

On Thursday, September 24, 2026 join for a volunteer day at a local garden preparing it for fall, learn skills to improve your garden, and take home some plants! https://forms.gle/PCXSJe5jfDsxv7ua7

And then on Saturday, September 26th, we are co-hosting a Plant & Flower Festival with Chicago Flower Market and . RSVP or sign up to volunteer! https://www.chiflowermarket.com/festival

09/11/2026

10ish days until the Autumnal Equinox! Here are some tips to prepare your garden for the changing weather. There is still so much to plant and eat!

Check out Patio Produce for more year round gardening tips. And thanks to Epic Gardening for these super helpful tips!

09/09/2026

September Gardening Activities. So many plants to get started this month. Also, don't forget to mulch! Don't miss tomorrow's Lunch & Grow with Patio Produce talking about year round gardening!

Thanks to Sow True Seed and Chicago Community Gardeners Association - CCGA for keeping us on track.

Check out a local Chicago garden center to get some soil, mulch, seeds, compost, and more! What's your favorite place to get your gardening materials?

09/01/2026

“When the world wearies and society fails to satisfy, there is always the garden." - Minnie Aumonier

September Gardening Community Events
9.2.2026 | Nourishing Communities with FresherTogether Roosevelt University Cook County Health - tinyurl.com/nourishpanel
9.9.2026 | Lunch & Grow about Growing Year Round in Chicago - https://www.chicagogrowsfood.org/lunchandgrow/
9.12.2026 | Fall Nature Fest with Forest Preserves of Cook County, WasteNot, Global Gardens Brookfield Zoo Chicago - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-nature-fest-tickets-1993549096011
9.25.2026 | Harvest Fest with Casa Central
9.26.2026 | Chicago Plant & Flower Festival in partnership with Chicago Flower Market and Casa Central - https://www.chiflowermarket.com/festival

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