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Farmers Market Reporter Was In The Loop and Felt at Home in LaGrange
FARMERS MARKETS l When Ed Kugler isn't busy managing a farmers market, he's visiting others as Farmers Market Reporter. This report features 2 far-flung markets...
Bob Benenson
May 28, 20252 min read
Herons & Goslings & Ducklings Are a Few of My Favorite Things
NATURE l North Pond is one of my happiest Chicago places. A bird sanctuary, it is always a refuge amidst the big city's bustle. But it comes most to life in spring...
Bob Benenson
May 28, 20251 min read
Just Roots CSA Pickup #2: Two Weeks Makes a Big Difference
URBAN FARMING l I subscribe to Just Roots CSA because I respect the Chicago non-profit's mission. And I get to watch the growing season's evolution with my own eyes
Bob Benenson
May 26, 20251 min read
Market Sked Update: June Busts Out Sunday, Cue the Big Market Surge
FARMERS MARKETS l The Chicago region's farmers market season is well under way. And yet... the biggest surge of market openings comes next week, the first in June
Bob Benenson
May 26, 20258 min read
Chicago Did Its Usual Bang-Up Job Welcoming the Outdoor Season
CHICAGO FIREWORKS l Memorial Day is Chicago's unofficial start to the summer outdoor season... and the the twice-weekly Navy Pier fireworks through Labor Day...
Bob Benenson
May 25, 20251 min read
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