In 2009, we leveled the lot, built and installed 5 organic raised beds, and began work on ornamental plantings.
The Mindful Living Organization is a dedicated group of neighbors and volunteers who have created an urban garden oasis on a once vacant lot on Chicago's northwest side. In the second year, we developed our ornamentals and constructed a 3 bin composter, as well as reconstructing existing beds to maximize our growing space in year three. In that time, we've also hosted 2 successful fundraising even
06/16/2020
The garden has come so far! Eleven years ago, we leveled the lot and built several organic raised beds. Now we have a hoop house structure, shed and rearranged perennial and edible beds. The garden is every changing as is the nature of living things 🌿🌻🍅🥕♥️
05/24/2020
A standard Chicago lot is 25ft x 150ft 🤷♀️
A useful chart!
05/22/2020
As the weather gets warmer and we all want to get outside and in the garden, please be mindful of your neighbor and follow social distancing protocol and bring a mask with you if you visit the garden. Here is an article with helpful tips and reminders on how to stay safe and keep others safe as we navigate community gardening during these times 😊
*Note: this is an article from Purdue, which is in Indiana. So some rules and mandates may be slightly different than for Illinois
GARDENING: A Guide for Community Gardens During the COVID-19 Pandemic Certain community gardens may continue to operate in capacities related to essential functions. In that event, this guide offers best practices for garden managers, volunteers and visitors on safe, responsible operation.
01/22/2020
Just another reason to get outside, in the garden, go for a hike 😊
How immersing yourself in nature benefits your health A growing body of research points to the beneficial effects that exposure to the natural world has on health, reducing stress and promoting healing. Now, policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers are increasingly considering the human need for nature in how they plan and operate.
01/21/2020
Some interesting ideas here. Some more practical than others 😊
20 Unique & Easy Raised Garden Bed Ideas You Can Make In Time For Spring It’s well known that raised beds are one of the most efficient and effective ways to garden. They ensure a bountiful harvest by encouraging aeration and drainage, extending the growing seasons and…
01/14/2020
In case anyone is planning out there garden already 😊🍅🥦🥕🥒🌽🌶️🌻
Tomatoes Hate Cucumbers: Secrets of Companion Planting and Popular Planting Combinations Find out which fruit and vegetables should and shouldn’t be planted together with our companion planting chart for some of the most popular garden foods!
01/04/2020
Turn your Christmas trees into mulch!
Chicago Christmas Tree Recycling 2020 Recycle your Christmas tree at these 25 Chicago Park locations starting Jan 4th. And discover where to score free mulch.
01/01/2020
For those who have a pile of seeds hiding in the closet... 😎
There's talk of a hard frost this weekend or next week! If you haven't already, you might want to start harvesting your more tender crops like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, etc. 🍅🥒🌶 Greens and root veggies should still be ok for awhile longer 🥬🥕🥦
09/08/2019
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Anxiety and depression: why doctors are prescribing gardening rather than drugs How gardening can make you happier and healthier.
Come to Veggie Bingo at the HideOut this Wed at 5:30pm! Mindful Living and Avondale Gardening Alliance are the benefactors and it's family friendly 😀 Hope to see you there!
What better way to celebrate the break in this heat tomorrow than getting outside and working in the garden?!? Workday is from 11-2. There are always weeds to pull and friends to make! See you there 😊