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Confusion in the garden...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Zink Feb 17, 2011. 18 Replies

Plant Swap in Central Iowa

Started Apr 22, 2010 0 Replies

Awesome Garden event in Perry on May 1st!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Donna Apr 16, 2010. 1 Reply

 

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Spring Work Day ( 1 of 4 Scheduled Work Days ) at Downtown Garden

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May 1, 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 Spring Clean Up Day will focus on preparing the garden for 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
Sandy is attending Drew Matthew Maifeld's event Apr 16, 2011
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Greg Zink replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
I don't know for certain if it's in the agreement we signed, but it was at the very least verbally communicated to us last year that returning plotholders can keep their space year to year.  I'd presume the coordinator (if we had…
Feb 17, 2011
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Erica Abell Holland replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
I've been a plot holder since 2009...just writing to make sure I don't need to sign anything again this year to reserve my same plot, correct? Erica
Feb 16, 2011
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Jon Thompson replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
You need to contact Parks & Rec. The plot coordinator "position" is an annually refilled one, so Christine is no longer in that role, nor have they named someone to fill it.
Feb 12, 2011
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Donna replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
We could ask this garden if we could have their sculpture :) Kathy, I have no idea how to see about becoming a plot holder at the Downtown Garden. You've tried the contact information given…
Feb 12, 2011
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Michelle Fortune replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
Kathy-   You need to contact the plot adminstrator who I still belive is Christine Paradee.  You will be put onto the waiting list and if a plot becomes avaible you will be contacted to recieve a plot.  It doesn't cost anything…
Jan 6, 2011
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Kathy Forbes replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
How does someone beccome a plot holder and how much does it cost ?
Jan 5, 2011
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Michelle Fortune replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
Has anyone contacted Reiman Gardens to see if the sculpture was picked up at all by Christine? If it was, then something needs to be done through the city, who is the operator of this program. We probably need to contact the city anyway to see what…
Nov 2, 2010
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Peter Michael Sherinian replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
thanks for your reply Chris. I to wonder why there has been no answeres to the Questions you have posed. Out of respect for Sandy, A person that deserves the utmost respect, I wonder why our plot administrator has not responded to her? I also wonder…
Oct 31, 2010
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Chris J. Godfrey replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
Cyber bullying, are you serious? That is pretty funny though! And while you are telling others to treat their fellow gardeners with respect and appropriate language - perhaps it is best not to hurl out frivilous claims of criminal bullying. But that…
Oct 28, 2010
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Donna replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
Cyber-bullying is a serious offense/allegation. Des Moines Community Garden contracts state, "Treat other gardeners and the Coordinators with respect. Use appropriate language." From the Des Moines Community Garden Handbook ( Pg. 16…
Oct 12, 2010
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Peter Michael Sherinian replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
Rebbeca, Its not cyber bulying when you have legitamate questons and the person who is responsible IE the garden coordinator refuses to respond to those questions. She can respond on this web site or in person at the garden in front of a meeting of…
Oct 12, 2010
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rebecca behrens replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
cyber bullying?
Oct 11, 2010
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rebecca behrens replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
Smells like cyber bullying!
Oct 11, 2010
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Emily Zach replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
Garden Members, I have received multiple server rejections while trying to email this message to Christine. If anyone knows how to reach her please forward my message. It appears she is no longer receiving email messages from me. Christine: I…
Sep 30, 2010
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Peter Michael Sherinian replied to Sandy's discussion 'Confusion in the garden...'
Thanks Emily lets hope she will respond, if not maybe we need to show up at her office as a group and demand some answers from her. or send her an official letter demanding answers from her. Also we might want to contact Teva Dawson. See if she has…
Sep 29, 2010

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At 5:12pm on February 12, 2010, DonnaDonna said…
Hi Sandy, I have a Toddler and I have looked for an art class to attend with him. I think he is too young for the art classes offered by the Art Center. I was wondering if you would tell me where you found an art class to attend with your toddler?

Thank you,
Donna
At 7:13pm on February 12, 2010, SandySandy said…
Donna, the class is at Mars Cafe once a month. Contact Mary LaMair @ mrsll007@yahoo.com. I think Sydney is one of the youngest in the class, as its geared towards toddlers & preschoolers. She had a great time and we always enjoy having her engage with similar aged kids.
At 3:29am on February 18, 2010, DonnaDonna said…
Thanks Sandy! That place is really close and I very much need to get out more! I hope to see you and your little girl at one of the Art Classes :)

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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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