Cook County Jail Gardening Program

Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Chicago's Cook County Jail has a garden that is entirely taken care of by inmates.

They plant, grow and harvest the crops that are then sold to farmer's markets and high-end restaurants around Chicago. Gardening helps the inmates be at peace and learn valuable skills they can later apply to other jobs outside of the jail.

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Not only do they harvest, but they also weed and maintain the grounds.

"It makes me feel good that I'm part of that process," said one inmate.

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Everything in the garden is either donated or sold.