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Helen Dagley
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  • Des Moines, IA
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Fall Work Day ( #4 of 4 Scheduled Work Days ) at Downtown Garden

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October 23, 2011 from 4pm to 8pm
This is 1 of 4 organized workdays:( According to the garden contract plot holders have agreed to help at at least one of these work days. ) The Fall Clean Up Day will focus on sprucing up the garden during the 2011 growing season.  Any of your ideas are welcome and encouraged.  Suggestions will be posted in the Garden Shed prior to the start of the work day.See More
Helen Dagley might attend Drew Matthew Maifeld's event May 6, 2011
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Helen Dagley left a comment for Drew Matthew Maifeld
Hi Drew. Do you know when the City plans to refill the water tank? I was down there at lunch today to water my plants, but the tank was empty. I have about a dozen new plants at home, and was planning to plant them tonight... Also, there are boxes…
Jun 29, 2009
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Helen Dagley and Amy Dona are now friends Jun 29, 2009
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Jonathan Corbett left a comment for Helen Dagley
Hi Helen, Yeah don't worry about it, there are quite a few people, including myself, who haven't planted stuff in our garden plot yet. There are no weeds sprouting up yet so it is not so bad at the moment.
May 18, 2009
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Helen Dagley left a comment for Jonathan Corbett
Hi Jonathan. I've been in Tulsa at a conference. Just got back. Haven't had chance to get my plants into the soil yet! Have to work 3 nights this week as well. Next weekend I'll be there, plants in hand! I hope I won't be thrown…
May 18, 2009
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Helen Dagley commented on Jonathan Corbett's event 'Weekly Garden BBQ'
Lovely idea about the weekly potluck! Thank you. May 24th is my birthday, though, so I won't be able to be there this tim. Helen
May 18, 2009
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Diane Goering and Helen Dagley are now friends May 7, 2009
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Helen Dagley commented on Jonathan Corbett's event 'Garden Construction and Planting Kickoff'
Due to a previous commitment tomorrow night, I might be able to stop by for a short while, but won't be able to stay long. I'm wondering how we will know which # plot we have been given, and how to locate it? Thank you.
Apr 29, 2009
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Garden Construction and Planting Kickoff at Allen Park

April 30, 2009 from 4pm to 8:15pm
Starting in the afternoon we be kicking off the construction of our new community garden. From here on out the garden will be officially open for people to work in, gown some food and have a great time.
Helen Dagley might attend Jonathan Corbett's event Apr 29, 2009
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Helen Dagley left a comment for Jonathan Corbett
Super. Thanks, Jonathan. Helen
Apr 23, 2009
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Jonathan Corbett left a comment for Helen Dagley
The city doesn't provide tools but we should be getting several tool donations from other people that will stay in our shed and be accessible for everyone with a plot.
Apr 23, 2009
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Helen Dagley left a comment for Drew Matthew Maifeld
Sorry, I can't be at the Grand Opening on April 30th...(prior commitment on my calendar).
Apr 21, 2009
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Drew Matthew Maifeld left a comment for Helen Dagley
Hi Helen! I got your message :) Actually most of us will be new to community gardening but we are fortunate to have some folks who've participated in community gardens in the past :) At the moment lots of decisions / rules / etc are still…
Apr 21, 2009
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Helen Dagley is now a member of Downtown Community Garden - Des Moines Iowa Apr 20, 2009
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At 9:48am on April 21, 2009, Drew Matthew MaifeldDrew Matthew Maifeld said…
Hi Helen!

I got your message :)

Actually most of us will be new to community gardening but we are fortunate to have some folks who've participated in community gardens in the past :)

At the moment lots of decisions / rules / etc are still being kicked around...

As for this website - its just here for a resource and its up to the members for how much they want to use it. All the same information and resources should be able for everyone but having this website gives people the opportunity to share/add/edit/access current info anytime they sign in...

As for getting a plot - we currently have 8 people in the "plot holders 2009" group... I know there are others who want plots and probably don't even know about this site yet so obviously it's going to be tricky when we start getting closer to 29...

We have left room for expansion and additional plots so I think its safe to say that we should be covered for this year...

You can check the events calendar and "check in" for the garden construction / planting kickoff day on April 30th... details are on the events page :)

Lots of your questions can be addressed on the 30th but I'll try to send out some info on the shared tools question before that day comes !

Feel free to ask any questions like the ones you asked ---

" Are there any communal work requirements of me, other than working my plot? Peter Shirinian told me that the city will even supply me with gardening tools...How will that work? "

by starting a forum discussion - that way everyone has a chance to voice their thoughts and not just me :)

I hope I haven't overwhelmed you in this response ! It was more than I thought I'd be writing :)

Talk to you soon!
At 10:30am on April 23, 2009, Jonathan CorbettJonathan Corbett said…
The city doesn't provide tools but we should be getting several tool donations from other people that will stay in our shed and be accessible for everyone with a plot.
At 1:40pm on May 18, 2009, Jonathan CorbettJonathan Corbett said…
Hi Helen, Yeah don't worry about it, there are quite a few people, including myself, who haven't planted stuff in our garden plot yet. There are no weeds sprouting up yet so it is not so bad at the moment.

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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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