# Chef-Curated Urban Gardens 'The Bayless Gardens' Grows Fresh Produce for Rick Bayless' Restaurants By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-12-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bayless-gardens References: [ediblechicago](http://ediblechicago.com/stories/2016/3/23/the-rick-bayless-organic-garden) & [rickbayless](http://www.rickbayless.com/about-rick-bayless/the-bayless-gardens/) While many restaurateurs have been making a greater effort to use fresh, [seasonal produce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bayview-villages), chef Rick Bayless has taken the idea to the extreme with an [urban farm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere) called 'The [Bayless Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorizo-cheeseburger).' Nestled on three lots adjacent to the city's Bucktown neighborhood, the garden serves as a green oasis in the heart of an urban jungle. The Bayless Gardens is a 1,000-square-foot space featuring beds of squash, salad greens, herbs and edible flowers -- all of which are used in chef Bayless' restaurants. The gardens are in operation for 8 months of the year, while a heated greenhouse is used to grow other herbs and salad greens during the winter months. However, the garden is not simply a source of produce, but also an educational tool that allows restaurant staff and local residents to better understand the food production process. With tours available to the public on a regular basis, those attending Trend Hunter’s [Chicago innovation conference](http://www.futurefestival.com/chicago) won’t want to skip this stunning garden, which has quickly become a model for other urban food purveyors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban Farm Restaurants:** Businesses can establish urban farms to directly source produce and educate restaurant staff and patrons about food production. - **Seasonal Produce Utilization:** Companies can prioritize the use of locally sourced, seasonal produce to provide fresher and more sustainable menu options. - **Greenhouse Production:** Organizations can invest in sustainable greenhouse technology to produce fresh vegetables and herbs throughout the year regardless of climate. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** The restaurant industry can integrate the concept of urban farming to produce fresher and more sustainable menu items. - **Urban Agriculture Industry:** Businesses in the urban agriculture industry can explore innovative ways to produce fresh produce in urban settings with limited space. - **Sustainable Agriculture Industry:** The sustainable agriculture industry can further the development of greenhouse technology to produce fresh produce throughout the year and in various climates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Soil-Free Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-system.md) - [AI-Powered Plant Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn-studio-2.md) - [Indoor Gardening Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fieldhouse.md) - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [Modern Indoor Farm Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-farm-stand.md) - [Italian Rooftop Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-gardens.md) - [Packaged Microgreens Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packaged-microgreens.md)