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If 10,000 Chicago Biters switch to sustainable gardening methods for one year, we'll divert the weight of seven riding mowers in pesticides from entering the environment.

Some scholars suggest the forbidden fruit was actually a fig, not an apple, since Adam and Eve later used fig leaves to cover themselves.

Garden of Eatin’ - City Break

The Bite

Looking to savor some not-so-forbidden fruit? Snack on Greenhouse B&B’s fresh strawberries (Did someone say shortcake? With home-roasted organic coffee?), then spend a sinfully delicious Memorial Day afternoon lounging in the inn’s hammock. Owners Mark and Guia Hoffman grow everything from carrots to currants in their organic garden and orchard – just 90 minutes south of the city – which runs on a permaculture system, meaning the waste from one plant is the food for another. Plus the Kempton B&B uses only organic cleaning products in its four rustic bedrooms (campers are welcome on the grounds too). Escape the garden for a day of hiking or biking at nearby Kankakee River State Park, but be sure to return for apple cider pressed from last fall’s crop. Talk about temptation.

Wanna Try

Greenhouse Bed & Breakfast, 3606 N. 1700 E Rd, Kempton (815-253-9020). Rooms, $75/night and up; camping, $15/night.

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