Chicago Grows Food
@chicagogrowsfood.bsky.social
Chicago Grows Food is a collaborative project devoted to expanding and unifying the food growing community in Chicagoland.
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
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
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
Every donation made during October and November will go directly to supporting communities being forced to stay at home.
#fallrecipes #growingfoodchangeslives #gardeninglife #foodismedicine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What are you growing?!
Don't miss your chance to get onion #merch! Only 7 days left!
#growyourownfood #growingfoodchangeslives
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.
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...
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September 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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.
Every purchase supports the #growyourgroceries Grow Kit program providing every student with their own garden.
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
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
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
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
“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
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
“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
Make sure to feed your land or container garden with healthy fertilizer.
#summerfood #summertrends #impact #gardens #containergardening #GrowingFoodChangesLives
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
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
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
In season: Apples, Bell Pepper, Berries, Cherries, Eggplant, Garlic, Leeks, Nectarines, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Plums, Radishes, Tomatoes
#growyourgroceries #recipeshare #foodsovereignty #growingfoodchangeslives
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
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
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
Join tomorrow for our monthly Lunch & Grow to get your gardening questions answered - www.chicagogrowsfood.org/lunchandgrow/
#GrowingFoodChangesLives #growyourownfood
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
Inspired by: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7402/...
#growkits #spring #growyourgroceries #homegardens #chicago #EarthDay #recipeofthemonth #MakeItYours
April 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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
Inspired by: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7402/...
#growkits #spring #growyourgroceries #homegardens #chicago #EarthDay #recipeofthemonth #MakeItYours
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
Celebrate #mothersday, #friendship, #spring, #datenight, or simply yourself at this BYOB event!
#growyourgroceries #growingfoodchangeslives
April 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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
Celebrate #mothersday, #friendship, #spring, #datenight, or simply yourself at this BYOB event!
#growyourgroceries #growingfoodchangeslives
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/
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/
April 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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/
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/
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
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
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
Follow this recipe, or make it your own and let us know what you think.
#MakeItYours #ContainerGardener #growyourgroceries #homegardens #growingfoodchangeslives #recipeofthemonth
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
Check out all the ways you can support us.
www.chicagogrowsfood.org/support-us/
#homegardens #growkits #Volunteer #Donate #truck
March 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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
Check out all the ways you can support us.
www.chicagogrowsfood.org/support-us/
#homegardens #growkits #Volunteer #Donate #truck
#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
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
#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
Check out these March Gardening Activities
View more resources on the CGF website - www.chicagogrowsfood.org
#GrowingFoodChangesLives #chicagogrowsfood #growyourgroceries
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Want to learn more? Check out The Old Farmers Almanac - www.almanac.com/content/star...
#seedstarting #growkits #homegardens #growyourgroceries #GrowingFoodChangesLives
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
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
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
Thanks to www.loveandlemons.com/broccoli-che... for this recipe.
Follow our newsletter for even more monthly recipes!
#recipeofthemonth #GrowingFoodChangesLives #growkits #homegardens #growyourgroceries
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
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
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
View more resources on the Chicago Grows Food website - www.chicagogrowsfood.org
#GrowingFoodChangesLives #gardening #urbangardens #growingcommunity #gardeneducation #growyourgroceries
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
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
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
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
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
Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#homegardening #growingfoodchangeslives
January 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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
Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#homegardening #growingfoodchangeslives
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
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
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
Check out our website for some helpful worksheets. www.chicagogrowsfood.org/garden-plann...
#summertrends #gardens #growyourgroceries #growingfoodchangeslives #growkits