'Organic Gardener' Visits Evergreen Park Library To Discuss Book

EVERGREEN PARK, IL -- Well-known educator, author and organic gardening expert Jeanne Nolan be visiting the Evergreen Park Public Library on March 1. Nolan will speak on her new book, “From the Ground Up.” The talk starts at 7 p.m.

Nolan has been growing food organically for more than 20 years. Her company The Organic Gardener Ltd, works with families to develop gardens that are beautiful, productive, and uniquely suited to their homes and lifestyles. She also works extensively with schools, restaurants, not-for-profit organizations, and other institutions and has created more than 700 food gardens in and around Chicago. In partnership with Green City Market, she designed, installed, and maintains The Edible Gardens, a 5,000-square-foot vegetable garden in Lincoln Park Zoo. She teaches monthly workshops at The Edible Gardens, and is a regular guest on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight."

Registration is requested on the library website or call 708-422-8522. The Evergreen Park Public Library is located at 9400 S. Troy, Evergreen Park.