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Joliet Park District
Organic Community Garden Garden Plots
Microgreens
People who like to garden but don’t have the space can sign up for a Park District garden plot. Full-size plots are 10’ x 20’ and half-size plots are 10’ x 10’. Gardeners will be assigned a plot based on space available. Applications are available at Presence Inwood Athletic Club front desk. The garden is located on McDonough Street, across from
Inwood Golf Course.
Joliet Park District Organic Community Garden
Learn how to grow a wide range of microgreens – alfalfa, cabbage, radish, clover, fenugreek, broccoli and more! This class will prepare you to grow and harvest your own nutrient rich tiny vegetables year- round for pennies. Ideas about serving them, safety tips and where to buy seeds will be covered.
Presence Inwood Athletic Club (Board Room A-B)
Facility Program
13+ $5
Making the Most of Every Inch
in the Garden
Age Fee
Day Date Time
16-6-7726
Thurs Mar 17 6p-7p
Facility Program
17-0-7750A 17-0-7750B
Age Fee
18+ $50R/$75N 18+ $25R/$37.50N
Day Date
Sun-Sat Apr 1-Oct 31 Sun-Sat Apr 1-Oct 31
Plot Size
Full Half
Increase your growing capacity to get the most
out of your garden space. This class will help you prepare a plan, decide what to plant, and how much room you will need to have your most successful garden.
Presence Inwood Athletic Club (Board Room A-B)
Gardening Classes
Facility Program
16-6-7727
Herbs
Facility
Program Age Fee
17-1-7728 13+ $5
Introduction to Organic Gardening
Age Fee
13+ $5
Day Date Time
Thurs Apr 21 6p-7p
What does it mean to garden organically? Learn the basics for gardening organically: seeds, plants, soil, pests, compost and more will be covered by Nancy Kuhajda, University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator.
Presence Inwood Athletic Club (Board Room A-B)
Are you curious about growing herbs? Join Nancy Kuhajda as she walks you through the many variet- ies of herbs and their uses! Leave with ideas for using fresh herbs in cooking, freezing and drying herbs, adding color, interesting textures, and rich or subtle fragrances to your garden.
Facility Program
13+ $5 Thurs Pre-Garden Party
Presence Inwood Athletic Club (Board Room A-B)
Age Fee Day
Date Time
Jan 21 6p-7p
Day Date Time
Thurs May 19 6p-7p
16-5-7724
Facility
Program
16-5-7725
Come out and meet your fellow gardeners, shop from local vendors and enjoy a bite. This is our largest get together of the season – don’t miss our annual party!
Presence Inwood Athletic Club (Board Room A-B)
Age Fee Day Date Time
13+ $5 Thurs Feb 18 6p-7p
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