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Amy Dona
Amy Dona
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  • Des Moines, IA
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"Food. Inc." at Des Moines Social Club

Started Jul 27, 2010 0 Replies

Garlic!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Amy Dona Oct 7, 2009. 9 Replies

More new plants!

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"Food. Inc." at Des Moines Social Club

This may be of interest (I believe that this is the upcoming Thursday, July 29):"Food Inc." FilmScreening and Panel DiscussionThursday at 6pmSideshow Lounge“Food Inc.” film screening 6 PM – 7:30 PM, followed by a panel discussion from 7:30 – 8:30.Panelists are:-George Naylor – former president of the National Family Farm Coalition and featured in the book“Omnivore’s Dilemma” and the documentary “Fresh.”-Barb Kalbach – former president of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement-Dave Murphy –…See More
Discussion posted by Amy Dona Jul 27, 2010
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Amy Dona and Stephen Foster are now friends Mar 30, 2010
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Amy Dona replied to Amy Dona's discussion 'Garlic!'
Hi all- I should have the garlic this weekend. Drop me an e-mail so I can arrange getting garlic to you. Cheers- A
Oct 7, 2009
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Jennie replied to Amy Dona's discussion 'Garlic!'
I grow hardneck varieties every year. I highly recommend it. It grows easily, has very few pests and reliably produces. I plant in the fall when soil temps reach 40 degrees. I cover them with a couple inches of straw or leaves to reduce damage from…
Oct 6, 2009
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Amy Dona replied to Amy Dona's discussion 'Garlic!'
Garlic has been ordered! We found a place in Illinois that charged a bit less and ordered three varieties that should grow well in Iowa. I should have it mid-October and we can arrange distribution and payment details then. Until then, happy…
Sep 28, 2009
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rebecca behrens replied to Amy Dona's discussion 'Garlic!'
Amy -- I really do not need any specialty varities -- and I need only enough to grow for fun and for myself. Rebecca
Sep 23, 2009
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Sandy replied to Amy Dona's discussion 'Garlic!'
Mmmm, 20 lbs of garlic....I can smell the salsa & spag. sauce now! :)
Sep 12, 2009
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Sandy replied to Amy Dona's discussion 'Garlic!'
Sounds tasty to me! :) What package were you thinking?
Sep 11, 2009
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rebecca behrens replied to Amy Dona's discussion 'Garlic!'
Hi Amy -- I am interested in splitting a package. Rebecca
Sep 10, 2009
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Stephen Foster replied to Amy Dona's discussion 'Garlic!'
I am in. :)
Sep 10, 2009
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Garlic!

Planning on gardening in the same plot next year? Interested in using your plot over winter? I'm planning on ordering garlic to plant in the fall, which will be ready to harvest in late spring/early summer. There is a great farm which has package deals with a different garlic varieties. See http://www.filareefarm.com/Let me know if you would be interested in splitting a package. The more the merrier so we can get as many different types as possible.See More
Discussion posted by Amy Dona Sep 10, 2009
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Amy Dona replied to Stephen Foster's discussion 'People stealing from the Gardens today.'
I can also see why people might be confused and think that "community" means "communal." Perhaps we should pursue making signs that explains that each garden plot is cared for by an individual person, provides information about…
Aug 11, 2009
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Amy Dona replied to Sandy's discussion 'Movie Food Inc. starts this week'
I'm busy all Saturday. Let me know if you change your plans and want to try to catch it later in the week. Otherwise, we can chat about it later at the garden.
Jul 24, 2009
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Amy Dona replied to Sandy's discussion 'Movie Food Inc. starts this week'
Tonight seems like very short notice; how about figuring out a day and time that works for us next week? I assume it will be showing at least through Wed. of next week. Anytime after 5:00 usually works for me, and I'm open any night except…
Jul 23, 2009
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Amy Dona replied to Sandy's discussion 'Movie Food Inc. starts this week'
I want to see Food, Inc. but I don't think I can make either of the weekend showings. What would you think about trying Tuesday or Thursday of next week?
Jul 18, 2009
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Amy Dona replied to Peter Michael Sherinian's discussion 'Picnick This sunday We may have a Guest'
I'm definitely interested in having a Sunday Potluck-- I'll post it as an event and hopefully the weather will cooperate.
Jul 11, 2009

Comment Wall (6 comments)

At 4:47pm on April 29, 2009, Jonathan CorbettJonathan Corbett said…
Hi Amy, I would like to see a copy of the soil test. Also, you can upload files when you either start or are apart of a discussion. So if you go back to the plot holder's group, just start a new discussion and upload the file through that.

Also, whenever you have some free time, you should check out and join the "Master Gardener's Corner" group. This group will hopefully become a place where people can come to share their knowledge about gardening with everyone else.
At 7:03pm on April 29, 2009, Jonathan CorbettJonathan Corbett said…
Actual, instead of putting the soil test in the plot holders group you should put it in the master gardener corner group. The people who would be most interested in this information are those who are wanting to learn more about gardening.
At 11:10pm on May 9, 2009, Drew Matthew MaifeldDrew Matthew Maifeld said…
THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR your help today !!!
At 7:57am on May 13, 2009, Abra PulleyAbra Pulley said…
I have 2 people interested in plots...I do not know what is available, or how to get them the "contracts". my number is 371-5955
At 2:54pm on June 24, 2009, Craig Dean AndersonCraig Dean Anderson said…
Do you know of the Native American herb, mullein? Farmers call it velvet leaf. It might be fun in the children's garden. It has medicinal properties. I've used it to clear up congested lungs. It works great! I could get you some to plant if you'd like.
At 2:17pm on April 12, 2010, Drew Matthew MaifeldDrew Matthew Maifeld said…
http://www.gardendowntowndsm.com/forum/topics/where-to-put-a-berry-patch

Just wanted to bring your attention to this discussion. Talk to you soon.

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Introducting Candy Drost : 2011 Community Garden Coordinator

CANDY'S ROLE : CITY LIAISON

Candy is a long time community gardener (5+ years!) and she has 4 children who love to garden with her...

 

As community garden coordinator, Candy will -

  • Conduct the plot distribution at all City of Des Moines Community Gardens & manage that messy paperwork.
  • Communicate with Gardeners about their plot & enforce the rules if needed.
  • Help provide & coordinate city resources for our garden when…
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