Downtown Community Garden - Des Moines Iowa
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Community Gardens and Organization Of
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Very difficult and time consuming! :)This is a Workshop (self paced/learning) Course from Canada (oh noes)They also have a nice Learning Centre Library.Self Plug. If anyone wants to drive around Des…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donna May 14.
Urbandale Community Garden
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Hi, there are some folks who are trying to start a Community Garden in Urbandale but they need more members. If you are interested or know someone who would be interested in having a garden plot in U…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donna Mar 20.
Seed Swap - Leftovers
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There are some seeds left over from the Seed Swap. I thought I would list them here and hopefully something can be worked out so that if you want any you can receive them.Botanical Interest - Search…
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Joel Nelson Mar 2.
Where is Everyone? And what are you doing?
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There are 94? people on this Ning account, where are you? No questions? No ideas? No comments? What are you doing? What are you planning to plant? What have you learned through your Winter research?…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donna Feb 19.
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The web address changed to www.gardendowntowndsm.com instead of www.gardendowntowndsm.ning.com.
You try to please all people? :P I am not familiar with that approach.
"Although it took several months of thinking - your last message is prompting me…
Drew ... you went ahead a paid the fee, didn't you? I've been coming back here thinking the place would go away but it hasn't. And today I noticed the web address change.
Thank you so much for doing this! and to those that attended! It was really nice to meet everyone! I enjoyed having conversations that involved gardening but also getting to know people outside of gardening.
Does that mean the untouched plots have been planted or reassigned?
I think I figured it out! :D
Have to select the Downtown Des Moines Community + Others link at the top of post or just the Others link to see post made from members and not just the Admin.
Thank you for responding Drew.
Why do you think there would be an aversion from future coordinators? I am not comfortable with that but they are probably gardeners this year and if they have a better way then I am all ears. I am pro regular mail to…
Mailchimp and other email marketing software systems are great tools. My only caution is that you would likely find aversion to using it from future coordinators. In general people seem to be most comfortable with just a regular email. The only solu…
Very difficult and time consuming! :)This is a Workshop (self paced/learning) Course from Canada (oh noes)They also have a nice Learning Centre Library.Self Plug. If anyone wants to drive around Des Moines or the out skirts to assess other potential…
I am sure everyone knows I am not the end all be all of community garden knowledge ... We, at Franklin, have setup accounts and whomever becomes Coordinator(s) next year will take them over. I, personally, would think the Coordinator for the garden…
Wow! So free isn't even a choice anymore? Awesome. Social Sites, user based content. Gotta love it.
You freakin rock! Thank you so much for telling us about this and for all your enthusiasm!
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Hi my name is Donna and no I do not have a plot at the Downtown Garden. I do not live Downtown, I am slightly afraid of the Interstate here, I don't think there are (currently) any available plots, and parking would be awesome (very scared of parking on the side of the road in Des Moines). Yes, I am have several fears and concerns. :)
I just turned 29 (DOB: 2.17.1981). I come from Florida, my family still lives there. So at least once a year I either Fly to Florida or make a long trip d… Continue
I just turned 29 (DOB: 2.17.1981). I come from Florida, my family still lives there. So at least once a year I either Fly to Florida or make a long trip d… Continue
Posted on February 21, 2010 at 6:02am —
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- At 11:29am on April 16, 2010,
Drew Matthew Maifeld said…
- I'm not sure about where to find that specific information - - Had Peter been the one who mentioned it? I will try to post something on the www.urbanfooddsm.ning.com website in the coming month.
I do know that there is a STRONG interest by citizens for community gardens and that the City is recognizing it. I will keep you and others up to date with anything that I come across.
I will put some energy into the bigger picture of starting more community gardens through out the city but for the immediate future my energy is focused on getting the downtown garden running a bit more smoothly.
I'm excited to see your passion for this Donna - would you like to stop by Emily's sometime or take a walk to chat about ideas?
- At 12:00am on April 16, 2010,
Peter Michael Sherinian said…
- Donna, You should talk to Teva Dawson of the city parks dept. and or Drew Maifeld he has been talking to her about that. I have been out of the loop on the compleat details on this subject. I only know what I have been told by Teva. My Idea on this issue is that if its possible the city could figure out what lots are located near people who are in need of food and would be willing to help grow that food on those lots. If the city helped by setting up raised beds and started the process and the got some adults and kids involved in producing the food. It seems a logical idea to to many small gardens over one or two large gardens. Unforunatly logic does not always work. On the otherhand sometimes all you need is the right person to sell the idea to the community that would be affected by this idea.
- At 11:49pm on March 9, 2010,
Drew Matthew Maifeld said…
- Thanks so much for check in on what variety the the liatris seeds were!
That was really kind of you :)
Last year we planted a strong base with a small amount of plant diversity. Fox Sedges in the wetest areas, prairie drop seed in the base as well (I'll be a little worried about them this spring). with little blue stem along the true north pathway. These base plants were intended to give the largest root structure for soaking up all that water...
We also tried to plant some liatris plugs but had some bad timing with a big rain and they were mostly drowned out before they got established. There were also three or four Milkweed varietys that were a center piece.
I haven't given much thought to any ideas for things to plant this year. But I'll certainly hope to start some of the liatris seeds :)
- At 10:48pm on February 21, 2010,
Kyla Cox said… - I like community gardening. It is healing, inclusive, productive, and even though I may or not get a plot, I like the community! It's a whole group of people who love gardening! Can't beat that. Brian said he doesn't have a plot either. So, I guess community gardening extends beyond the phys boundaries of the garden to the rest of the community. Just what it is meant to do...
- At 8:31pm on February 20, 2010,
Kyla Cox said…
- Donna,
Yeah, that was really a good idea to have a seed swap! And glad it was the two comm. gardens. I am still deciding whether I should actually get a plot because I now have a yard AND I ordered honey bees for spring. So, I don't want to get a plot and not take care of it. But, I LOVE being connected to other gardeners and the community. So, I may just be a "friend" or advocate for all the community gardens....Still thinking. It would be great if some day there could be honey bees included in comm gardens. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again next week! This is awesome. Kyla
- At 6:25pm on February 20, 2010,
Emily Zach said… - Donna: It was nice to meet you, too! We are neighbors.....when it warms up maybe we can get the kids out for a walk or you guys can just come over to play bocce or for a bonfire. :) Looking forward to seeing you soon!!!
- At 9:49am on February 19, 2010,
Drew Matthew Maifeld said…
- introduction thread... Hmmmm , good question! I don't think so - - Perhaps the best way is to get people to add something to their profile when they join. Perhaps I can try to add a request to do that via the sign up process...
But I think personal profiles pages are really the best because that's where people would look to find out that type of information.
See you sat. :)
- At 11:02am on February 11, 2010,
Drew Matthew Maifeld said…
- 101 members ! :) Have you and Jennie thought about a good date for the seed swap yet ??? Emily and I have some seeds that we can divvy up. I would prefer a weekend afternoon.
- At 11:36pm on January 29, 2010,
Drew Matthew Maifeld said…
- Hi Donna,
Noticed you just signed up for the garden site :)
Could you share a bit about your self?
Are you interested in joining the garden next season or just joining to learn about the garden?
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