Peterson Garden Project Gears Up for Plant and Bake Sale

Bake sales, much like lemonade stands and school busses, are usually reserved for our childhood, which is a damn shame because you can't get any cuter or homier than a bake sale. Peterson Garden Project is bringing back the good old fashioned bake sale ethos by combining them with plants for a weekend-long even at the Peterson Garden Project Learning Center (4642 N. Francisco Ave.). Going into its fourth year, Peterson Garden Project's annual Plant Sale & Bake Sale features heirloom seeds and wholesome baked goods together at last. The pastries are courtesy of bakeries and pastry chefs from throughout Chicago, served as sweet treats alongside seedlings for Peterson Garden Project plant showcase.

 

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Seedlings aplenty! Photo courtesy of Peterson Garden Project


Peterson Garden Project is an organization that teaches people how to grow their own vegetables, by opening up community gardens throughout the city and providing plots for individuals and families. Just in time for warm weather, the organization is conducting a three-day plant and bake sale at their learning center (4642 N. Francisco) from May 15 through May 17, 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, and 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. the rest of the weekend. Along with a myriad of baked goods, the sale will include numerous heirloom plants sourced specifically for Peterson Garden Project, including numerous tomatoes, herbs, peppers, eggplant, and kale. Seeds will include lettuces, herbs, radishes, peas, sunflowers, nasturtiums, and more. Plus tools, books, supplies, and a "Soil Salon" packed with fertilizers and composts. 

 

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Cake at last year's Plant Sale and Bake Sale.


In terms of baked goods, this is far beyond your standard elementary school shindig. There will be dozens of small items, cakes, cupcakes, bread, scones, croissants, caramels, and more. 


The sale is BYO bags, boxes, or trays for carrying seedlings home. Totes will not be provided at the sale, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own makeshift equipment.

- Matt Kirouac

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