Where does your food come from? Why does it matter, and how does it affect your health, wallet, and the environment?
Read about community gardening in this recent Chicago Tribune article.
In future foodblog posts, find out more about how local food sources contribute to sustainability. I will share info about community gardens, co-ops, farmers markets, transition groups, permaculture, and more.
For now, check out some local sustainability and urban gardening groups:
Naperville sustainability meetup group has upcoming meetings where you can learn about and discuss co-ops and meet local gardeners.
Chicagoland permaculture meetup group hosts meetups and classes on a variety of topics.
Transition Rogers Park meets to discuss urban agriculture and other topics. Find local resources on this site.
GreenNet Chicago has upcoming workshops and seed swaps.