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Tomatopalooza: Chicago Tomato Man's Bash to Open Growing Season
TOMATO GARDENING l Tomato plant starter star Bob Zeni, aka Chicago Tomato Man, threw a Tomatopalooza party April 26 to mark the start of outdoor growing season
Bob Benenson
Apr 29, 20251 min read
Non-Profit's Patriotic Gardens Project Fights Food Insecurity
FOOD GARDENING l OLI Gardens is a non-profit committed to 2 noble purposes: honoring military veterans and eradicating food insecurity. They're now launching their Patriotic Gardens Project
Bob Benenson
Apr 29, 20251 min read
Saturday Was First Day at School for The Lincoln Park Farmers Market
FARMERS MARKETS l The Lincoln Park Farmers Market, one of the oldest in Chicago, opened Saturday, continuing its renaissance under Market Manager Elsa Jacobson...
Bob Benenson
Apr 28, 20253 min read
Suddenly Spring: Slowed by Chilly Weather, the Season Blossoms
SPRING COLORS l Spring foliage got off to a slow start in Chicago because of the chilly weather. But it didn't take much of a warmup for the beauty of spring to pop
Bob Benenson
Apr 28, 20251 min read
Show for a Hoedown with Northern Illinois Young Farmers May 24
YOUNG FARMERS l Northern Illinois Young Farmers Coalition is celebrating spring and community with a May 24 potluck dinner and barn dance that promises relaxation and fun
Bob Benenson
Apr 27, 20251 min read
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