Archive for November 12th, 2007

Living Green This Week

As one of the greenest cities in the nation, Chicago has a lot to offer people who are interested in adopting a sustinable lifestyle.

Sometimes the cold frightens people from getting out, but this week you could…

…learn how to grow vegetables through the winter at a “Season Extension Workshop” at the Chicago Center for Green Technology Saturday, November 17.

Here’s a summary of the event:

Dr. John Biernbaum, Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences at Michigan State University & Director of the Student Organic Farm will present a program on how to extend the growing season using hoophouses and unheated greenhouses. The Hoophouse Handbook can also be purchased at the event ($15). For More information and to register YOU MUST email or call our Chicago office 773-288-5462.
Cost: $20, includes materials.

November 12 2007 | Green Lifestyle and Green Farming and Green Events | No Comments »