GARDEN ORGANICALLY: KILBOURN PARK ORGANIC GREENHOUSE PLANT SALE
ORGANIC PLANT SEEDLINGS FOR SALE - MAY 17 & 18
Release Date: 04/22/08
Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse will sell more than 150 varieties of organically grown vegetable, herb and flower seedlings.The annual organic plant sale will take place Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 10 am - 2 pm at 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave., just west of Milwaukee Ave. and Addison St.Plant prices range $2 & up.
“Our large selection of organically grown tomato and pepper seedlings are always a draw, but you'll also find other interesting vegetables, flowers, and herbs,” said greenhouse manager Kirsten Akre.“We look forward to welcoming gardeners of all levels.”
Customers can expect more than 150 varieties of open-pollinated tomatoes, such as Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomato, Copia, Green Zebra, and Black Cherry . There is a limited supply of tomatoes, so gardeners are encouraged to stop by early.The Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse accepts payment for plants by cash and check only.
On Wednesday, May 21 from 6 – 7:30 pm, the Kilbourn Organic Greenhouse will host Gardening Basics: Free Question Answer session by the Master Gardeners of CookCountyChicago – University of Illinois Extension. Bring your questions and come to this evening’s discussion such as; how to plant, when to plant, fertilizing, composting, watering, mulching. We will have several Master Gardeners available to answer your gardening questions. This program is sponsored by Master Gardeners of Cook County Chicago, a program of the University of Illinois Extension
Kilbourn Park, home to the Park District’s only organic-teaching greenhouse, offers workshops throughout the year.For questions regarding the organic plant sale or to register for a class, call KilbournPark at either 773-685-3351 or 773-685-3359 or visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.
- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529
- Publication Date: 04/22/08
