Southside Blooms Expands Its Nationally Renowned Farm-To-Vase Operation To North Lawndale

Southside Blooms, a South Side farm-to-vase nonprofit, opened a larger North Lawndale location to streamline operations and expand employment opportunities. The new facility supports wholesale and retail operations, with the Englewood site focusing on event flowers. Co-founder Quilen Blackwell envisions replicating the model across U.S. inner cities.