Edible Evanston, A program of Citizens’ Greener Evanston
The Education Committee produces stand-alone workshops and classes, produces education sessions at general meetings and demos and classes at the food forest workdays. We also write articles for newsletters and the website as well as for potential publication elsewhere in the community. The Education Committee also runs the annual seed swaps.
Proper seed storage conditions are cool and dark. The moisture content within the seed greatly affects germination rates. Seeds should be stored in their original packaging in a cool (below 50 degrees Fahrenheit), dark place where their moisture content will stay relatively stable. Courtesy of High Mowing Seeds
Edible Evanston is proud to host our 4th-annual seed swaps and giveaway.
Dozens of vegetable and flower types and hundreds of varieties, including unique heirlooms and locally saved seeds are available for free to encourage people in Evanston to grow their own food and plant for pollinators. (A limit as to the number of seed packets per person will be posted at the event.)
Speaker: Tim Sonder
Free. Space is limited.
Speaker: Kim Ellson, Illinois Extension Service
Free. Space is limited.
James Park Community Gardner Bernie Ruckdaeschel shares his tips for improved vegetable production with proper care focused on garden hygiene, proper air circulation, watering, mulching, and fertilizing.
Speakers: Tim Sonder and Amy Dale
Free. Space is limited.