Friends of Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse

Planting Three Sisters this year? Today is the perfect day to plant your corn! You can plant them in rows or in small groupings but leave space for the beans (1-2” away from stalk) and then for the squash to cover and shade the ground. Happy growing!

Thank you to our neighbors and supporters for the turnout this weekend! We successfully sold out everything, which hasn’t happened in a long time. We loved the enthusiasm for natives and the joy felt throughout the event. Stay tuned for more events this year - we are more than just an amazing annual plant sale!

You all have nearly bought us out BUT there are still plants available! We hope to see you in the morning at 9am to give the rest a home in your garden.

See this list of what’s left here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tnyrVor-UQQLYImtHvMJWNOnvw6EsvKr6ukxPh93904/edit?usp=drivesdk

Please note that does not include quantities and we can’t guarantee these plants are available. Thank you for supporting the greenhouse.

We are featured on WBEZ today with a focus on our native plant selection. We have more of them than ever and are excited about the demand for these beauties. Read all about it!

https://www.wbez.org/environment/2026/05/06/kilbourn-park-native-plants-mothers-day-sale

A beautiful sight early in spring: mulch and compost. During the 30th Annual Kilbourn Park Plant Sale, we’re selling it! Get your plants supercharged with nutrition and boost the health of your soil for this season and future ones.

Blessed with beautiful weather Saturday morning, we had a wonderful event with ginasantana ! She is a dynamic speaker with tips for new gardeners and experienced, specific to Chicago’s climate and containers. We love sharing the knowledge and rewards of gardening. 🧑‍🌾

Mark your calendars - 30 days until the 30th Annual Plant Sale. Over the next month, follow along on Facebook or IG for the history of the greenhouse and the plant sale!

Join Friends of Kilbourn Park Greenhouse to begin your 2026 gardens during our annual Seed Swap, in celebration of Seed Exchange Day 2026.

Enjoy our seed offerings or bring your own seeds (optional) to swap for native, vegetables, herbs, flowers and more seeds. Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois extension will be there to answer all your seed and gardening related questions.

Join us! 12 - 2 pm, Jan 31 (Sat) @ Kilbourn Park Auditorium, 2nd Floor