The power of gardens to build communities through beauty, camaraderie and involvement.

Website: http://www.rogersparkgardengroup.org

The RPGG began in February 2007 when a few neighbors got together to see if it would be possible to form a garden group in Rogers Park.  Most other Chicago neighborhoods have garden clubs of some kind so it seemed that Rogers Park, with its community of active gardeners and wide parkways, would be interested in supporting a garden group.  In April 2007 the RPGG launched its first public meeting at Charmer’s Cafe and since then has held meetings or events monthly between April and October, overseen several large community garden projects, has underwritten smaller Adopt-a-Public Way endeavors, and has grown to over 170 members.

The RPGG’s mission is to promote gardening in the Rogers Park community  (from Devon north to the city limits, Lake Michigan west to Ridge Avenue) through education and by assisting in the growth and development of green places.  The RPGG meets monthly, usually the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm from April through October (with special events in July and September).

Meetings include 45 minute expert speaker presentations,  gardening and plant discussions, and RPGG business.  The RPGG also sponsors community gardening projects and fundraisers to support community gardening projects and activities. As the RPGG grows, we hope to serve as a clearinghouse for the Rogers Park gardening community for garden-related information and activities.