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Produce collection is up, but not like we expected

Gardeners and other charitable souls contributed 41,652 pounds of fresh produce to area food banks and pantries in response to the Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign.

Full Story published 10/6/2002

Sunday school kids learn their lessons well with garden

The phrase "Sunday best" takes on a whole new meaning for the kids at Southminster Presbyterian Church. On Sundays, when their parents get all dressed up, they toss on their grubbiest work clothes and head off for services at the Arlington Heights church.

Full Story published 9/15/2002

'Surprise Gardener' specializes in planting with style

If Susie Coelho doesn't inspire you to add some style to the edibles you're growing, no one will. Coelho, host of "Surprise Gardener" on HGTV, will speak at Harvest in the Park, a festival sponsored by Home & Garden Television and the Daily Herald.

Full Story published 8/27/2002

Harvest in the Park

Bring produce donations, gardening questions, and even pesky bugs to identify. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Friendship Park Conservatory at 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Drop off produce at main entrance.

Full Story published 8/27/2002

Bring your produce to our party

We've known since Day One of the Daily Herald's Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign that our readers and area gardeners are top-notch. In four years, you've dropped off more than 100,000 pounds of fresh produce to food pantries and soup kitchens in your neighborhoods.

Full Story published 8/27/2002

Museum farm feeds hungry

Vegetables grown in Elk Grove Village's farmhouse museum made the rounds in years past. Members of the Elk Grove Garden Club who cultivated the plot took some home, they passed more out to museum workers and visitors were allowed to help themselves to the fresh veggies, as well.

Full Story published 8/25/2002

Gardener rallies co-workers to Plant a Row

Rudy Viereckl just wasn't getting enough quality time with his plants. He worked on experimental flowers all day, tended a home garden at night, but still, felt the need for more.

Full Story published 8/4/2002

Master gardeners' expertise yields results

Rows of tomatoes, lettuce, green beans and carrots seem a little out of place among the numerous floral beds at Friendship Park Conservatory. But that very fact draws visitors' attention, requiring they stop, check out the veggies, and ask questions.

Full Story published 7/14/2002

Fresh vegetables full of nutrients

When it comes to fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables, there are few poor nutritional choices. Some selections, though, are better options for delivery to food pantries and soup kitchens: those that are easiest to handle and store.

Full Story published 7/14/2002

Students get serious about helping their neighbors in Plant a Row campaign

Muddy little hands, dirt covered knees and a virtual symphony of children's laughter surrounded the neatly spaced rows of dirt. Among the smiles, though, was a seriousness of purpose. "It's important to help other people and help them get along in their life," 10-year-old Brian Rathunde said.

Full Story published 6/17/2002