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Gardeners WANTED!!
Some of us in the Ridge remember when the whole strip along the railroad tracks flourished in blooms and bountiful veggies as families relied on growing their own food~ Thanks to success of our 2021 America in Bloom project, we propose community gardens in 2026~ Whether your passion is containers on the porch or 30' of gourds along the tracks, Growing Vibrant Communities parameters offer guidance, learning and measurable assessment.
America in Bloom (AIB) promotes nationwide beautification through education and community involvement by encouraging the use of flowers, plants, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements. To help underwrite our participation costs, donate using our paypal link below!

Visible hope in the skies above

CSA spring share radishes

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Visible hope in the skies above
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Grand Ridge is a rural community 90 miles Southwest of Chicago, Illinois first mapped when settlers staked claim to farmland in the 1860's. Circa 1871, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad renamed the highest point of land on the rails from Streator to Aurora 'Grand Ridge Station'

Parsley
Parsley is a great digestive aid and a natural diuretic.

Honeysuckle

Cherry Tomato

Drago Cabbage

Borage

Hot Peppers
Learning to dry sweet frying peppers and crush it into paprika!


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