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USDA will expand support for school food gardens

USDA will expand support for school food gardens

Posted by on Sep 7, 2010 in local Agriculture | 0 comments

By Susan Richardson Just in time for the beginning of the school year, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a $1 million...

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This is what fresh looks like

This is what fresh looks like

Posted by on Jul 7, 2010 in Seedlings, Urban Farming | 5 comments

Those of us who are first-time urban farmers are always amazed at what we get from the soil. We go into this food-growing venture hopeful,...

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Building Community in Woodlawn

Posted by on May 17, 2010 in Seedlings | 1 comment

By Susan Richardson Seeding Chicago talked to Benjamin “Benja” Murphy, coordinator of the 65th and Woodlawn Community Garden,...

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Bee Balm buzz at Garfield Conservatory’s Green and Growing Fair

Bee Balm buzz at Garfield Conservatory’s Green and Growing Fair

Posted by on Apr 25, 2010 in Urban Farming | 0 comments

We met Mr. Brown Thumb (shy guy wouldn’t let us take his photo) and many other urban gardeners and gardening enthusiasts at Saturday’s...

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Getting fresh food from the school vegetable garden

Posted by on Apr 3, 2010 in Seedlings | 0 comments

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2GJt2eCMPE&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00] A Chicago high school...

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