The Yarden
As you may know, our original garden at Peterson and Campbell was a WW2 Victory Garden. Our name "Peterson Garden" comes from that location. The "Project" part stems from our desire to use the WW2 model to see if it would work in our age. And we learned quickly, at that first garden in 2010, that our goal of getting neighbors together on short-term land to grow, learn and connect was a good one. Worked in the 1940's - works now! Read More »
15 Tips for Trough Planters
March 30, 2014
Troughs, also known as stock tanks, make a great and attractive alternative to wooden raised beds. They're easy to use (no building required!) and cost-wise not a bad investment as they will last forever and keep burrowing animals out. If you pick one 36" or higher, they'll also keep bunnies out, too Read More »
Telling Garden Secrets
March 19, 2014
Looking forward to talking at Macy’s on March 26 at ... Read More »
Mission Possible
March 8, 2014
The mission of Peterson Garden Project, a nonprofit I founded ... Read More »
Fearless Food Gardening in Chicagoland
January 8, 2014
Peterson Garden Project has written a book that compiles the knowledge we've gained over the last four years teaching hundreds of people how to grow their own food. And we're ready to share it with anyone who wants to learn. Read More »