Merchant Park Community Garden

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]

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]

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.

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.

Updat for tomorrow – Weedfest – Quick update – please come armed with a bag for weed collecting at the garden tomorrow – we’re being overgrown! Any help will be very much appreciated.

Hi there gardeners

We have a pot luck and all gardeners’ meeting planned for this Saturday at the garden, 4.30pm onwards. Please bring a dish to share. See you there!

Meeting agenda:

1 Financials
2 Fence – garden plan and available materials
3 Elections – complete nominations
4 Neighborspace – update
5 Fall Fest

6. Committee updates
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Hi there, hope you’re enjoying this spectacular weather. Thanks for attending the bi-monthly All Gardeners meeting on Monday. Here are the notes if you require a refresher.

Welcome back and new gardeners
Financials – $2295 balance in the bank and $430 Water Committee receipts nets at $1865
NeighborSpace Soilt testing update

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Meeting notes from 1/26/11

Plot development

Assuming all existing plots are filled. Awaiting renewals data – deadline is March 15th for all applications. Decision to build 5 new plots to keep momentum and grow the garden. 1 of these is likely to go to St Viators (pre school teacher). Market the 4 remaining plots and build contingency for…[Read more]

Don’t forget the all gardeners meeting tonight at 8pm at All Saints Church, 4129 W. Newport. Just in case you’re hungry, check out my latest garden/Pastoral recipe http://www.pastoralartisan.com/blog/merchant-park-community-garden-recipes-the-onion-principle

Don’t forget the meeting to plan for a push for donated materials tomorrow night, Tuesday 13th December at 8pm in the basement hall at All Saint’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 4129 W Newport Ave.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Jane

Cheesy Chat!

Check out monthly recipes which I am putting together for Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine in a collaboration to help raise the profile of Community Gardening including MPCG. It’s a great way to show off both our produce.

http://www.pastoralartisan.com/blog/merchant-park-community-garden-recipes-a-love-affair-with-tomatoes

thanks!

Good morning folks

Due to unforseen circumstances, the students from IIT are unable to attend today for our planning session at the garden. Ann and I will however be there to welcome anyone who comes along for a “garden tour” and to note any suggestions people may have have for the development of the garden.
It would be nice to see people…[Read more]