The Roof Crop

19/11/2024

New in store-Ziva Paperwhite bulbs! Add rocks to your favorite shallow vase, water regularly, and watch them bloom in your home!

06/11/2024

Now hiring for a Third Season Associate!

This team member will be responsible for client facing day to day coffee and retail operations. Barista experience is a must and retail experience is preferred. Applicants must have holiday and weekend availability.

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected] with subject “Third Season Associate” to learn more about the position!

05/11/2024

Stop checking the polls and get to the polls!

02/11/2024

Our sold out Third Season hand soap is back in stock! Grab it while you can because this dream aromatherapeutic blend of lemongrass and basil is not one to miss!

17/10/2024

Enjoying and feeling gratitude for all the dahlias our farm team has grown and harvested this season so our design team can create with local blooms 💐

16/10/2024

We’re excited to share that we’re Finalists in the Sustainability, Environment & Climate - Community Engagement Category!

You can support our campaign by clicking the “VOTE TRC” link in our bio and clicking “CELEBRATE” under our entry.

14/10/2024

In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, The Roof Crop acknowledges that our farms reside on the unceded, traditional homelands of the Council of Three Fires; the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa people as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We thank them for their stewardship of the land that now sustains us and endeavor to uphold their values of conservation and sustainability.

A portion of Third Season by The Roof Crop's proceeds from October 14th through November 30th will be donated to National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (). A non-profit organization providing national leadership to end violence against Native women through grassroots advocacy, policy development, & culturally grounded resources.

To donate visit https://www.niwrc.org/donate

09/10/2024

Textile artist, , is returning to our studio November 1st-3rd! Workshops are beginner friendly and will utilize botanicals and dye crops grown on our Chicago roofs.

The Wall Hangings & Botanicals Workshop will cover weaving basics and botanical incorporation. Participants will leave with a mini wall hanging and tools for future projects.

The Woven Tote workshop is a hands-on session teaching the essential techniques in 3-dimensional weaving to create a form. Participants will craft their own woven bag / market tote.

In the Indigo and Resist workshop we’ll explore brilliant blue hues through the magic of indigo! Jessie will demonstrate various resist-dye techniques, such as stitching, folding, and binding, to create unique patterns on fabric.

Tap to learn more about each workshop and reserve your spot. We can’t wait to see what you create! 🌼

02/10/2024

Shanah Tovah! The Roof Crop and Third Season wish you and your loved ones a sweet and prosperous Rosh Hashanah. 🍯🍎✨

21/09/2024

stoneware ikebana vases for Third Season by The Roof Crop are available for purchase in store. - 1516 W Carroll Ave - see these beauties for yourself!

19/09/2024

Very excited to be part of this year’s Gala! Get your tickets before they go!

💐 We're just a couple of months away from the 2024 Feed Your Mind Gala! We want to say thank you to one of our very generous Chef de Cuisine Sponsors The Roof Crop for their many years of support! Your dedication to our mission is tried & true and we are so lucky to have you in our community.

🍽️ Don't forget -- tickets for the 2024 Feed Your Mind Gala are still on sale! Don't miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind evening in support of Food Education. Get your tickets today while you still can: https://aesbid.com/ELP/PLC24/Tickets

17/09/2024

Indulge your senses in our 2 hour Candle Making Workshop with friend and collaborator Emily Neumann of ! 🕯️

Learn to craft your own signature scented candles from scratch. Emily will guide you through the process of creating a one-of-a-kind candle, using high-quality wax and essential oils. Bring your own vessel and not only will you take home your very own handmade candle, but you’ll also reduce waste by reusing your vessel.* Perfect for crafty friends, dates, or a solo activity. Limited spots available, so book now and get ready to ignite your senses!

Proceeds from this workshop will be donated to Chicago’s a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering education regarding sustainability within the event industry. The Green Wedding Alliance is a collaborative network of environmentally responsible event vendors who strive to grow & inform others of responsible business practices. We connect with conscious consumers for mindful weddings, commitment ceremonies, corporate & social events.

Thursday, October 24th 6-8pm

*Please limit the size of your vessel to hold between 8-14 oz of wax

13/09/2024

Handcrafted honey watercolors from sustainably grown botanicals and reclaimed kitchen scraps from Maxwells Trading, each batch produced using the traditional muller and slab technique.

Specially made for our fresh floral watercolor workshop with Jean Cate artist and founder of .beautifulthings 🌸

It was amazing to see everyone’s work come to life from the blooms they harvested from our roof!

06/09/2024

A late summer roof roundup! ☀️

28/08/2024

Next Friday’s roof tour still has spots available! Visit the “Workshops” tab on our website to purchase your tickets now. 100% of ticket sales go to The Roof Crop Foundation 🐝

We’ll see you soon!

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27/08/2024

W O R K S H O P!!

Join artist and Martha Mae Art Supplies and Beautiful Things founder, Jean Cate, for an in-person botanical watercolor workshop at Third Season by The Roof Crop on Thursday, September 12th from 6PM-8:30PM.

Dive into the world of watercolors with Jean as she guides you through an exploration of flowers grown by The Roof Crop. You will explore flowers on the rooftop on which they were grown.

To enhance our connection to this natural oasis, Third Season by The Roof Crop has created handcrafted honey watercolors. Made from sustainably grown botanicals and reclaimed kitchen scraps from Maxwells Trading, each batch is meticulously produced using the traditional muller and slab technique.

All necessary materials will be provided for your painting session (painting supplies not to be taken home), but feel free to bring your favorite art supplies if you have them. Tickets include the watercolor workshop, natural watercolors and The Roof Crop grown flowers for you to take home, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments, and a delicious selection of bites from Maxwells Trading.

TICKETS
$135

24/08/2024

Another day another dahlia here at Third Season☀️

23/08/2024

Our signature Third Season soap is back in stock by popular demand! This aromatic herbal blend evokes and invigorates the senses. 🌱 Shop now in store or online! 🌱