In this workshop we will review the types of compost, how to make compost at home, how to use it. We will explore alternatives to home composting that are available in our community. 

In 2019, the EPA reported that food waste (FW) represented 24.1% of all waste sent to the landfill. Adding paper products, tree trimmings and yard waste (PTY), the number increased to 51.1%. Compost equals FW + PTY. To gardeners it is considered "black gold" because of its many benefits. In this workshop we will review the types of compost, how to make compost at home, how to use it. We will explore alternatives to home composting that are available in our community. 

This program is brought to you in partnership with Evanston Grows. Our speaker, Jocelyn Mallard, is a certified University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener. With over 10 years of community gardening experience, she puts her skills and knowledge to use volunteering for Evanston Grows (EG). EG active role in reducing food insecurity by providing “locally grown produce, nutrition education and building community connections” aligns with her beliefs that good nutrition promotes better health, and every person should have access to quality food. Jocelyn also collaborates with local organizations providing youth and adults gardening workshops.

Learn to grow vegetables, fruits and flowers without needing outdoor space!

Don't have the outdoor space to plant in-ground or construct a raised bed garden? Container gardening can produce an abundance of vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants and flowers. Topics reviewed: what can be grown in containers, soil-free mix, selecting containers, how to select the correct pot size, drainage, fertilizing and watering. 

*** Please register so we know we have enough supplies for everyone.

This program is brought to you in partnership with Evanston Grows. Our speaker, Jocelyn Mallard, is a certified University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener. With over 10 years of community gardening experience, she puts her skills and knowledge to use volunteering for Evanston Grows (EG). EG active role in reducing food insecurity by providing “locally grown produce, nutrition education and building community connections” aligns with her beliefs that good nutrition promotes better health, and every person should have access to quality food. Jocelyn also collaborates with local organizations providing youth and adults gardening workshops.

Part of the summer hygge series. Slow down and relax this summer with EPL programs that center self-care, leisure, and creativity. 

Learn to diagnose and treat your plants' health issues

Ever wonder why your plant leaves turn yellow? Or stop growing altogether? What if you could identify these issues and understand how to fix them? In this class, we'll explain how to identify nutrient deficiencies and revitalize the health of your plants.

The brilliant, Matt Wechsler, filmmaker and founder of the Village Farm Stand will share his extensive wisdom!

Bring some ideas and let's get working on that vegetable garden!

Have you ever gone to the grocery store, selected tomatoes and been disappointed? Find yourself thinking "I wish I could grow my own"? With a little effort and knowhow you can grow your own veggies. In this workshop you will review: making a plan, choosing the right location, factors to consider when  planting in the ground, using a raised bed or container, selecting soil and amendments, and choosing which vegetables to plant.

Bring some ideas and let's get working on that vegetable garden!

This program is brought to you in partnership with Evanston Grows. Our speaker, Jocelyn Mallard, is a certified University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener. With over 10 years of community gardening experience, she puts her skills and knowledge to use volunteering for Evanston Grows (EG). EG active role in reducing food insecurity by providing “locally grown produce, nutrition education and building community connections” aligns with her beliefs that good nutrition promotes better health, and every person should have access to quality food. Jocelyn also collaborates with local organizations providing youth and adults gardening workshops.

Part of the summer hygge series. Slow down and relax this summer with EPL programs that center self-care, leisure, and creativity. 

Evanston Friends Meeting will present the 2024 Peace Award to Evanston Grows during a special ceremony during the Evanston Grows Annual Seedling Sale on Saturday, May 18th at 12:30pm. The event is open to the public.

Get your garden growing at the Evanston Grows' Seedling Sale!

10am-2pm or while supplies last

At Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster Street

Cash, check and credit cards accepted

Donations welcome!

EVANSTON GROWS SEEDLING SALE

Get your garden growing at the Evanston Grows' Seedling Sale!

• 12-3pm or while supplies last

• At EG's Eggleston Farm Hoop House (just west of Eggleston Park) on McCormick Blvd. (Parking is available in the neighborhood on the 2200 block of Simpson, 2100 block of Payne, and across McCormick Blvd. at the Ecology Center)

• Cash, check and credit cards accepted

• Donations welcome!

Don't miss this wonderful walk around the local Eggleston Park Eco-Acre (gardens, farm and food forest) with the amazing Linda Kruhmin of Edible Evanston who will teach us about which weeds are actually very useful! Please RSVP HERE to let us know you are coming! Thank you!

This class demonstration will review proper hygiene and sanitation procedures, how to prep a basic recipe as well as an example of a fermentation process gone right andone gone wrong.

Q&A will follow the demonstration.

Class is drop in, no sign up required!

All proceeds go back into supporting ETHS Nutrition Services Farm to School program. These are grown in the ETHS greenhouse. $3 each or 5 for $12; Eggplant, kale, many varieties of peppers, tomatoes, herbs & flowers, Swiss chard and zucchini.

All proceeds go back into supporting ETHS Nutrition Services Farm to School program. These are grown in the ETHS greenhouse. $3 each or 5 for $12; Eggplant, kale, many varieties of peppers, tomatoes, herbs & flowers, Swiss chard and zucchini.

Plants, Seedlings, Divisions. Come with something you have, leave with something you want to grow. Unitarian Church of Evanston (parking lot enter on Greenwood) More information and pre-swaps at garden.org. Click here.

Get free seeds and share your saved seeds. In person, outside at the Ecology Center.

Come on out and get free seeds and share your saved seeds or seedlings you started (or seeds you did not use which were for growing season 2019 or more recent).

For more information, click here