[Communications] Chicago Community Gardening Guide

Wed Jul 8 14:04:58 CDT 2020

Dear Lorraine,

Thank you so incredibly much for this resource. We’ll share it with Committeeperson Gonzalez and let her know to reach out if she has any questions for you experts. I really appreciate your swift and generous help.

All the best,
Ryan

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From: Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2020 4:18 PM
To: Ryan Maia <Rmaia at lacasanorte.org>; Samuels Julie <jsamuels1966 at gmail.com>; JW Glass via Communications <communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org>
Cc: Amy Olson <akeo at me.com>
Subject: Re: Chicago Community Gardening Guide

Ryan,

Do we ever!  The CCGA Complete Outline for BASIC STEPS TO STARTING
A COMMUNITY GARDEN IN CHICAGO is a 12-page start to stop information, instructional, and reference guide and just full of plain good advice to take to heart.

Fair warning however; it was developed quite a while ago and while all the instruction is good, some of the urls may be outdated, so let us know if you find one that isn't good.  We were in the midst of designing a new course, "A Growing Gathering" with this outline when everything just went the way of COVID19 shutdown.

One of the original authors of this great guide is Julie Samuels, still an active organizer. She is included in the reply all.  For garden questions any one from Amy, myself and JW Glass can assist.

Regards,
Lorraine

On Mon, Jul 6, 2020 at 3:53 PM Ryan Maia <Rmaia at lacasanorte.org<mailto:Rmaia at lacasanorte.org>> wrote:
Dear Lorraine and Amy,

How are you? I hope you are both having a pleasant summer and year, despite the coronavirus pandemic. It feels like the world has changed so much since we last spoke.

I was wondering if you might be able to help us with a community gardening related request. Angie Gonzalez, 26th Ward Democratic Committeeperson, reached out to La Casa Norte asking for information on how to start community gardens. She wants to help community organizations and community members start new gardens and grow food for the community.

Does CCGA happen to have a guide or set of handouts on how to start a community garden in Chicago? Please let me know if you do.

Also, please let me know if there is anything you all are working on that our network may be able to help you with.

Thank you for your time and help. I look forward to hearing from you!

All the best,
Ryan

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