<div dir="ltr"><div dir="auto">Phoebe,  </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">We announced the launch of the CCGA Community Gardening Forum a year ago, so, if you haven't already joined or have questions about how to start seeds, where to find a plot in a garden or a brilliant idea to share, like keeping chickens in your garden, that is what the forum is all about<font face="arial, sans-serif">  <b><span style="line-height:13.91px;color:rgb(46,116,181)"><a href="http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/2020/04/21/new-community-gardening-" target="_blank">http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/2020/04/21/new-community-gardening-</a></span><span style="line-height:13.91px;color:rgb(46,116,181)">forum/</span></b></font>  It's interesting to see what perplexes gardeners.  What's nibbling on my plants? Does anyone want liriope? It's open to all gardeners in and around Chicago and was created by CCGA as a safe space to share questions, knowledge, ideas and have discussions. You can see our guidelines and sign up.  <br></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div>Communications Team</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Oct 6, 2023, 11:12 PM Phoebe via Communications <<a href="mailto:communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org" target="_blank">communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><p id="m_-3311246053470427980m_6277137475132652303isPasted" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box">Hi </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box">there</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box">,</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box">I'm curious if your garden can be a haven for both thriving plants and happy chickens. I'm a sustainability-focused writer and gardener, and I'm eager to explore this idea with you. It seems we both share a vision for sustainable living. Your articles published on </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"><a href="http://chicagocommunitygardens.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">chicagocommunitygardens.org</a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"> intrigued me, especially your insights into gardening.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box">Have you thought about adding chicken-friendly plants like greens, grains, and berries to your garden? It not only supports your feathered friends but also aligns with our shared goal of sustainable living.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box">I've recently written an article on this topic that I'd love to share with you. Would you consider sharing it on your site with your audience? Your feedback would be appreciated, and there's no pressure to do so. <a href="https://chickenraising101.com/chicken-friendly-garden/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://chickenraising101.com/chicken-friendly-garden/</a></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box">Your garden space seems ideal for showcasing this innovative chicken garden system. I'm excited to discuss this collaboration with you. Your insights would be invaluable.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:"C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