On a cold day in February, the farm rests under a fresh blanket of fallen snow. Despite a mild winter here in Chicago, we are all ready for the snow to melt. We are all forced to spend a few more months dreaming of fresh tomato slices, crunchy carrots and spicy peppers. But we are not hibernating here at Taylor Street Farms! Our 2015 gardeners have filled out their applications
The sun is shining and a blanket of crisp, white snow covers the farm on this last day of 2015. We had a wonderful year at Taylor Street Farms and cannot wait until the snow melts again in spring. Best wishes to your family for a joyous new year!
Emma and mom Amanda Today's post is a very special one. Emma is one of our smallest gardeners but she is already very knowledgeable and loves to help with our food pantry harvests. My name is Emma and I am almost 4 years old. The garden has many kinds of fruits and vegetables. We have had a plot for two years. In our plot this year we grew: yellow
A few times per month, farmers volunteer to harvest crops from our designated donation beds. All of the produce is washed, bagged and prepped for donation at our designated food pantry partner. Here are a few photos of the bountiful harvest from Saturday, July 25. Our volunteers and the amazing amount of food to be donated Monarch enjoying the milkweed as we work
Header from UIC's flyer. On Friday, July 17th, members of TSF have been invited to view the medicinal garden at UIC. The university says the walk is "to celebrate the first and only urban medicinal plant garden in the city of Chicago." There will be guided tours from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, so there's a wealth of knowledge to be shared. Furthermore, the garden walk will feature
Are you curious about composting? Two upcoming workshops are available for the public to learn more about producing this beneficial garden product. Garfield Park Conservatory Composting Workshop March 28, 2015 Fee is $50 REGISTER HERE Chicago Public Library--Roosevelt Branch 1101 W. Taylor Street April 8, 2015 6:30 PM FREE to attend
The days have gotten a bit longer, and the snow deeper. I've helped Taylor Street Farms write up a new application. I've consumed a lot of hot tea. I've moved Bill's new bocce ball set (his Christmas gift from me) a couple of times. I. Am. READY. For spring! Alas, spring is not yet ready for me. Or anyone in the Chicago area. And, frankly, I suspect it won't be
THIS IS CCGA! Register for the March 7th Gathering Today! The 3rd Annual Spring Gathering of the Chicago Community Gardeners Association will highlight the most powerful resource available to Chicago's gardeners: each other. You are formally invited both to bask in the benefits gathered by your fellow gardeners and to become part of this important team. When and where is the Gathering? March 7th, from 9 am to 1:30 pm
Cold and rain did not deter the gardeners of Taylor Street Farms from celebrating another successful growing season. We donned rain boots and parkas and danced along to great music from Chicago-based band The Custodians. Our gardeners showed off their culinary and gardening talents. Veronika harvested fresh herbs from her plot and prepared fresh olive oil flatbreads onsite. Our smallest gardeners enjoyed face painting and games like a popcorn relay
On Sunday, February 23, a group of gardeners met at the University Village Association office on Taylor Street. Undeterred by cold weather, gardeners shared ideas, plans and seeds to prepare for the upcoming garden season. We need your help! Please email taylorstreetfarms@gmail.com with the committees you’d like to be involved. This year, we hope to offer lots of opportunities for field trips to learn about beekeeping, chicken coops, sustainable living
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