Subsidized Rain Barrels and Compost Bin Program in Chicago Canceled

Northern Catalpa Tree Blooming in Chicago

The City of Chicago has ended their subsidized sales of rain barrels and compost bins. In place of that program is the new Sustainable Backyard Program, where you can get rebates on your purchase of a rain barrel, compost bin, tree or native plants. To learn more about the project see this article on Chicago's Sustainable Backyard Program.

Green & Growing Urban Gardening Fair This Saturday

The Green & Growing Urban Gardening Fair is this Saturday at the Garfield Park Conservatory. If you've never been to Chicago's only urban gardening fair here's what to expect: Gardening demos, workshops, plant vendors, live music and activities for kids.

The fair takes place throughout the conservatory at 300 North Central Park Avenue on Saturday, April 30th from 10am-2pm.

The winner of One Seed Chicago 2011 will be unveiled at the fair and seeds will be distributed to attendees.

Don't miss it.