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At Growing Power, we raise all of our crops sustainably, which is a term that means we grow produce at or above current organic standards but we have not been certified organic by the U.S. government. Currently, it just is not a priority of ours. We would all much rather be in the fields than filling out
lots of paper work for the government.
In
addition, we buy all of our seed from reputable seed companies who do not treat
their seeds with pesticides or other chemicals. Seed companies that we often use are Johnny’s Seed and Seed Savers. These are seed companies that we trust and who are committed to helping
their communities.
Ready,
set, seed!
This is how we seed our pots of greens and herbs – all 15,000 of them.
First, we fill the pot with compost. Next, we add worms that will continue to break down the compost in the pot and supply the crop with nutrients over the growing period. Then, we sprinkle seeds across the soil. Finally, we cover the seed with coir, a sustainable peat moss substitute made from coconut fibers which helps with water retention.
Unconventional
Hoop Dreams
Will
Allen is an excellent basketball player. In
fact he played professionally for six years. Fortunately for Growing Power, Will
likes to farm too. The Chicago
Avenue Garden at Cabrini-Green is the perfect combination of both of his
passions. The entire garden is
built on an old basketball court – literally, on top of concrete.
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