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Hello, Taylor here from team South Chicago. Last Wednesday, all of the groups went to The Edible Garden which was located in Lincoln Park Zoo. In this garden, we got a tour and were able to try different kinds of plants. We tried dill, raspberries, rat-tail radishes, fresh broccoli, and many other things. The garden had compost bins, and it was organic. That means that there are not additives added to help the plants grow. It's all natural. We learned that it takes blueberries up to 2-3 years to grow. We also had a chance to ask questions such as, "how do they water the plants evenly." They said that they used a water system that turns on at 12 midnight every night. Many people did not want to try stuff, but I tried everything! I was really proud of myself. In the end, the tour was really informative and interactive. I would go again any day! Stay tuned for more of our exciting trips and events!
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The tour was great and so were the raspberries! Also, I didn't know this garden was at the zoo I was surprised by how well kept it was.