[Communications] CCGA November 7 Workshop - JPG flyer for emailing & posting and Facebook post to come on Friday

[Amy Olson]

Oh great! That was very nice of Mike to share our event!

Here’s a link to our spreadsheet of the registrations received:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d9-jw_D7ZipRDwxTQY2-appbkw4NB47kffPQk74QfDo/edit?usp=sharing <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d9-jw_D7ZipRDwxTQY2-appbkw4NB47kffPQk74QfDo/edit?usp=sharing>

I’ve emailed the meeting info to everyone and can definitely catch anyone new (or JW can) who registers this eve!
Amy

> On Nov 6, 2020, at 4:37 PM, Kathleen Howlett <admin at vivantgardens.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Amy - 
> 
> Yes, if you're willing to share the registration details, we'd love to know who we're expecting. We saw that Mike Nowak shared the workshop info in a post on Facebook so we're hoping that might pull in some last minute add-ons as well. 
> 
> On Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 4:33 PM Amy Olson <akeo at me.com <mailto:akeo at me.com>> wrote:
> Hi Kathleen!
> 
> I just checked with Gina and Lorraine to see if one of them would like to welcome everyone briefly. They will let you know asap!
> 
> Do you need a list of the folks who registered? We have 30 people!
> 
> Amy
> 
>> On Nov 6, 2020, at 3:32 PM, Kathleen Howlett <admin at vivantgardens.com <mailto:admin at vivantgardens.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks, Amy! 
>> 
>> Regarding tomorrow, is there anyone from the CCGA who intends to speak at the beginning? If so, please let me know. If you are planning to do any sort of introduction, we'd like to have that person log into the meeting 10-15 minutes early so Kasey and I can make sure we have the audio / tech all set up for this additional host before the workshop is scheduled to begin. 
>> 
>> On Thu, Nov 5, 2020 at 10:17 PM Amy Olson <akeo at me.com <mailto:akeo at me.com>> wrote:
>> Hi Kathleen and all,
>> 
>> Here are the questions we have received on the registration form for the workshop. Just wanted to share the latest!
>> See you Saturday!
>> 
>> Amy
>> 
>> 
>> Herb workshop questions from attendees:
>> 
>> Soil gnats! What is the best organic way to get rid of them?
>> 
>> Can I grow curry leaves oregano and cilantro inside?
>> 
>> Is a full-spectrum light set-up a worthwhile investment?
>> 
>> How to get rid of gnats - tried hydrogen peroxide but they're still here
>> 
>> knowing how much light the herbs need
>> 
>> I face west on the 17th floor in the South Loop. Basil, dill, thyme grows. What else might I try?
>> 
>> Best sources for herb seeds and appropriate potting soil.
>> 
>> I bought a couple grow lights and have a set up in the corner of my apartment, but they don't seem to be doing well. Specific suggestions of products/specifications on those items (look for a grow light that says X on the box) would be a huge help!
>> 
>> A.Is there a downside to growing in an empty aquarium container? B. What Soil to use when bringing herbs from outside inside ?
>> 
>> Mostly concerned with a way to make a shelf for the window sill and best shelving units for living room window.
>> 
>> What is the best growing medium for herbs?
>> 
>> South facing window has baseboard heater 8” below the sill
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> Kathleen Howlett
>> she / her
>> admin at vivantgardens.com <mailto:admin at vivantgardens.com>
> 
> 
> -- 
> Kathleen Howlett
> she / her
> admin at vivantgardens.com <mailto:admin at vivantgardens.com>
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