Merchant Park Community Garden

Nice message from the UofI Master Gardeners today: We’re 8 weeks out from the frost free date (5/15), so start those broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower seeds NOW! For a nice list of seed starting times, please see: http://urbanext.illinois.edu/tog/transplants.cfm

MPCGers,

Does anyone have a pick up truck or know someone with a truck that we can use to pick up wood chips on April 20th and April 27th? If so, we’ll waive your plot fee!! (If you’ve already paid, we’ll refund your fee).

To buy wood chips would cost us $900. So use of a borrowed truck to pick up the FREE wood chips from the Dept of Forestry…[Read more]

Tomorrow is the deadline for getting plot RENEWAL fees in. Online is a great way to fill out your application and pay. Please do so by end of day tomorrow or drop off a check with Veronica. See the application on the home page of the website for more info.

Just a reminder to pay your plot fee for the 2013 season. The deadline for renewals is March 15th! You can pay online or follow the directions in the application to pay with check (both available from the homepage of the website).

Garden Meeting notes from 2/18/13.
Thanks to all those who attended.
1. Thanks to John Friedmann for his very informative presentation on the Emerald Ash Borer issue. Ann Signed the letter to petition the Alderman to take this issue up.
Website http://www.saveyourash.com/

2. Update on plans for building plots this April (12 in total)
New and…[Read more]

Re Emerald Ash Bore infestation discussed at least meeting: ”Virginia Tech Tree Identification” app might be a helpful tool for identifying White Ash trees to tag. Check it out and let me know what you think–it’s free.

Re Emerald Ash Bore infestation discussed at least meeting: ”Virginia Tech Tree Identification” app might be a helpful tool for identifying White Ash trees to tag. Check it out and let me know what you think–it’s free.

The next garden meeting is Monday, Feb 18th at 8pm at All Saints Church, 4129 W. Newport.

I will bring blank 2013 Plot Applications to this meeting.

Renewal fee is $50
Renewal fee + compost top off is $75

As always, if the price is too steep for you, reach out to Veronica Harrigan (hithere60647@yahoo.com) to make arrangements to pay a reduced…[Read more]

Come watch ”It’s a Wonderful Life” for FREE at the Patio Theater (6008 W Irving Park) , Saturday, December 22 at 2:00 p.m. and win a flat screen TV! My son Elliott and a colleague are sponsoring this event. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Some cool things happening in our neighborhood:

December 18th
Holiday Bonfire at Jefferson Park 4822 N Long 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Jefferson Park Chamber coloring contest winners awarded. December 1st

December 18th
Sing Along with ‘Mighty Mo’ Schurz High School 3601 N Milwaukee 6:30pm
Listen and sing along with “Mighty Mo” our beloved…[Read more]

Hi all. I have some extra bulbs – daffodils and tulips. I am going to plant them Saturday, (tomorrow) at MPCG, along with doing some compost maintenance. I will be there from 9am – 11am. Tomorrow’s weather looks good, sunny and high 40’s. Please let me know if you plan on joining me. Email or text is great: 920-904-5482
Happy Holidays!
Erin

Monday nights meeting notes.

Merchant Park Community Garden 11/19 All Gardeners Meeting

1. Financial report
$1380 balance

2. Update on land transfership of Merchant Park from the City of Chicago to Neighborspace
The City Council’s Housing and Zoning department passed the bill agreeing transfer of land. Formalities are underway which ensures…[Read more]

Here’s the agenda for tomorrow night’s meeting:

Merchant Park Community Garden
Agenda: 11/19 All Gardeners Meeting

1. Financial report
2. Update on land transfership of Merchant Park from the City of Chicago to Neighborspace
3. Vote on new conflict resolution by-laws
4. Committee updates

Reminder: Hi don’t forget our All Gardeners Meeting tomorrow

@ 8pm on Monday, 19th November at

All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church
4129 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL

Hope to see you there.

Reminder: Hi don’t forget our All Gardeners Meeting tomorrow

@ 8pm on Monday, 19th November at

All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church
4129 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL

Hope to see you there.

That is super cool. Wish Sara and I could have made it, but this is the last week of the quarter and lots of last minute work to finish up. What does the award look like? Also, feel free to forward my email info to any of the interested gardeners. I’d be happy to give advice.

Hi

The next meeting is scheduled for 8pm on Monday, 19th November at

All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church
4129 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL

Hope to see you there. Agenda to follow.

Merchant Park Gardeners and supporters: Just received word that Merchant Park is being recognized at GreenNet’s Community Garden of the Year / Annual Harvest Potluck. See attached flyer. Come out, meet new gardeners and represent MPCG!

http://greennetchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/GreenNetPotluckFlyer-2012.jpg

Green Tomatoes and Compost!
Hi everyone. Two items: 1. We are donating green tomatoes this week. Please send me any recipes you may have so we can share with the WIC office.
2. If you have been to the garden, you may have noticed the new, classy, compost system. Big thanks to Ann and the school she works with for donating this! The new…[Read more]