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Best Vegetable & Herb Garden
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Heather C. | Norwood Park

What sets your garden apart from the rest? "By transitioning from an in-ground garden to raised beds and trellises, we now have an orderly and organized system that will not only maximize yield but also provide a beautiful, edible landscape. We grow a curated selection of heirloom vegetables, greens, herbs, and edible flowers from seed. The greenhouse helps to extend and maximize the growing season."

Did you hire any landscape designers? Give them a shoutout! N/A

Nicole H. | Auburn Gresham

What sets your garden apart from the rest? "I’ve lived in this beautiful bungalow and been gardening since I was 3 years old. Over the years and now at age 56, I’ve maximized the space and it serves me, my family and neighbors for months each year. They come by to chat, marvel at the beauty and liveliness and I offer free vegetables."

Did you hire any landscape designers? Give them a shoutout! "No"

Angela J. | Chatham

What sets your garden apart from the rest? "Our garden is a thriving blend of vegetables and medicinal herbs grown to nourish both body and spirit. From fresh produce to traditional healing plants, every bed is cultivated with intention to promote food sovereignty, herbal education, and community wellness."

Did you hire any landscape designers? Give them a shoutout! "The garden was designed, planted, and is lovingly stewarded by me with ongoing support from community volunteers and Sanctuary Stewards."

Maddy L. | Portage Park

What sets your garden apart from the rest? "My vegetable garden is a laboratory and a grocery store all in one! Built by me on a snowy weekend in March 2023, this raised bed and the ever-growing penumbra of surrounding pots have seen me learn how to start and transplant seedlings, succession plant for maximum yields, and even consider aesthetic value in the placement of veggies. Because of succession planting, the garden is open from March to December every year, extending Chicago summer by 3 months on either end!"

Did you hire any landscape designers? Give them a shoutout! "Myself :)"

Pilar M. | Avalon Park

What sets your garden apart from the rest? "It's not just a garden but a back yard retreat! Something amazing happens Outback almost daily. After work and at night it often becomes enchanted if you can catch a night where endangered fireflies find safety; and bring back childhood memories for me!"

Did you hire any landscape designers? Give them a shoutout! "Family sweat equity... no landscape business just hard work and hobby time."

Halle M. | Humboldt Park

What sets your garden apart from the rest? "Affectionately referred to as the 'jungalow,' our backyard garden is home to three seasons per year of herbs and vegetables. From radishes, lettuce, and dill in the spring to tomatoes, peppers, and basil in the summer, this edible haven stays alive with food for humans and pollinators alike."

Did you hire any landscape designers? Give them a shoutout! "None yet!"

Natasha M. | Avalon Park

What sets your garden apart from the rest? "I use only organic gardening with soil and mulch. I planted some vegetables from seed. I do it every year in honor of my family to feed them and my co workers and neighbors."

Did you hire any landscape designers? Give them a shoutout! "Alfredo built the raised beds."

Carrie P. | Belmont Cragin

What sets your garden apart from the rest? "Melons, zucchini, and cucumbers climb trellises in our vegetable and herb garden. While tomatoes, peas, radishes, basil, dill, sage, and rosemary flourish in six hand-built raised wooden beds and a variety of pots."

Did you hire any landscape designers? Give them a shoutout! N/A

Monica P. | Belmont Cragin

What sets your garden apart from the rest? "Our pesticide- free, water-conscious vegetable garden features vegetables, berries, herbs and edible flowers. It features a cottage-like rose garden perfect to attract beneficial insects and pollinators, with a DIY water fountain. Everything is grown vertically to maximize the space for growing."

Did you hire any landscape designers? Give them a shoutout! "No"

Laurita W. | Avalon Park

What sets your garden apart from the rest? "I have made a space where family and friends can enjoy watching Mother Nature provide us with her beauty as well as a bounty to nourish us. As a retiree, I enjoy the peace my garden provides."

Did you hire any landscape designers? Give them a shoutout! "No landscape designer, I created the space myself."