Community Gardens

Northbrook is home to 3 Community Garden locations (Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Ln.; Crestwood Place, 1000 Waukegan Rd.; and Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Rd.) overseen by Northbrook Community Garden, Inc. Community Garden Plot signups renew in early 2023, by contacting community garden coordinator at brianbrucesr@sbcglobal.net.

Northbrook Village Hall Demonstration Vegetable Garden

In early 2022, the Village approved a contract agreement with local Northbrook business The Organic Gardener to construct and maintain a demonstration vegetable garden between Village Hall and the Library. This “Grow Northbrook” project is one of the Board’s selected top priorities from the Climate Action Plan, to foster community while growing healthy and sustainable food. The Organic Gardener hosts workshops every other Tuesday from 2-3pm, free to residents to educate on best practices for eco-friendly gardening.  Leftover harvest is donated to the Northfield Township Food Pantry.

What to Plant When

The Organic Gardener provides this guide to planning your plantings.