Peterson Garden Project

Peterson Garden Project
Albany Park, Northwest Side
4642 N Francisco Ave
Btwn W Eastwood & W Leland Avenues
Chicago, Illinois 60625

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Description

Peterson Garden Project is a not-for-profit organization, and we're looking to inspire everyone we meet to grown their own food and community. If you love the taste of a homegrown tomato, are curious about growing food yourself, and would like to make urban gardening the norm, not the exception — then we're looking for you!

It's true that most people today don't know how to grow food, but it's a challenge we've met before. During WWII Chicagoans started 1,500 community gardens, known as Victory Gardens. And more than 250,000 people started home gardens, too. They did it all in four short years, and 90% of the people had never gardened before.

We just know that there is a better way to eat, a better way to garden, and a better way to sustain our natural resources.

Have we piqued your curiosity? Tempted you with thoughts of mouth-watering food and connections to your neighbors and community? We certainly hope so. Whether you want to roll up your sleeves and garden, volunteer, donate or learn, we'd just love to show you what we're doing and why we think you'll love it, too.

Reviews of Peterson Garden Project

(4.8-star rating across 10 reviews)

Kimchi 101

Reviewed by richard h. on 8/2/2018

Thanks for offering a great class, esp. a class on Korean cooking. I do not know of any other place offering such a class featuring this cuisine. Please add more in the future - Korean that is. Instructor, Andy, was very knowledgeable in the subject as he owns a Korean restaurant. I didn't realize public transportation was able to drop a student off right at the door (I drove). Next time I will take the train ("el" in Chicago). My Kimchi is fermenting as we speak..Can't wait to try it. Thanks!
The Italian Table: Make Your Own Pasta

Reviewed by Roberto R. on 2/22/2018

Great instructor and wonderful experience
The Italian Table: Homemade Pasta

Reviewed by Karen G. on 4/14/2017

...very useful hints, great recipes and pasta; wonderful, friendly people! - Karen
Kimchi 101

Anonymous review on 8/1/2018
The Italian Table: Make Your Own Pasta

Anonymous review on 2/15/2018
The Spanish Table – Paella

Reviewed by Nathan S. on 8/17/2017
Yoga in the Garden

Reviewed by Violet R. on 6/12/2017
Knife Skills 101

Reviewed by Kimberly M. on 3/27/2017
Sunday Supper – Mardi Gras

Reviewed by Justin U. on 2/27/2017
Canning 101

Reviewed by Molly L. on 8/26/2016

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students at Peterson Garden Project have positive things to say about the classes offered. One student praises the organization for offering a class on Korean cooking, as they had not seen this cuisine taught anywhere else. They express a desire for more Korean classes in the future. The instructor, Andy, is commended for his extensive knowledge of the subject, as he owns a Korean restaurant. Another student mentions the convenience of public transportation, stating that they didn't realize they could be dropped off right at the door, and they plan to take the train next time. One student shares their excitement about their Kimchi fermenting and their anticipation to try it. Overall, the classes are described as a wonderful experience with a great instructor and useful hints and recipes. Direct quotes: - "I didn't realize public transportation was able to drop a student off right at the door (I drove). Next time I will take the train ("el" in Chicago)." - "My Kimchi is fermenting as we speak... Can't wait to try it." - "Great instructor and wonderful experience... very useful hints, great recipes, and pasta; wonderful, friendly people!"