News from the garden

New gardens, new partners and recognition for the work in North Chicago, plus our official press releases.

November 11, 2026

Pending plans to expand to the Lake County Health Department in North Chicago

Growing Healthy Veterans has pending plans to expand to the Lake County Health Department’s North Chicago Health Center on Audrey Nixon Boulevard, bringing therapeutic gardening and fresh, locally grown produce.

Read the announcement

Press releases

All press releases

November 11, 2026Growing Healthy Veterans Named One of the “30 Heroes in the 30th District” for Its Work Supporting Veterans and Active-Duty Military

See it growing

Most of our news starts in the beds. Join a regular Saturday session and meet the veterans, volunteers and partners behind it.

Join us Saturday Garden events