<div dir="auto">Am I mistaken in noting that the 632 W Marquette Road is a vacant “vacant lot?” Mamie</div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 2:47 PM Mr. Hemp <<a href="mailto:heymrhemp@gmail.com">heymrhemp@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Great! Thanks for the quick follow up and information Mamie, <div><br></div><div>May I ask, what makes a garden "established"? As my garden as been established and growing produce for the Englewood community for well over 15 years. So, if there's a requirement in being considered "established" with you - please share. Nonetheless, I will follow the steps you provided and attend the next meeting. </div><div><br></div><div>Best </div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 2:31 PM Mamie Gray <<a href="mailto:mamiegray2012@gmail.com" target="_blank">mamiegray2012@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div><div><div dir="auto">Good afternoon, Saturday’s Seed Garlic Distribution is restricted to “established” community gardens; not gardens in progress. We welcome the participation of all to CCGA Coordinating meetings which are held on the third Tuesday of each month, except for July and August. The next meeting is Tuesday, November 21, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. <b><u>Zoom call </u></b>information is below. Also, you can subscribe to <u><b>CCGA Newsletter</b></u> (that info is on the website); and join the <b>CCGA Forum</b> (see below). If you have any questions, please let me know. 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I am an urban grower in the Englewood community and I have a garden of my own: <i>My Grandmother's Vineyard & Homestead</i>. I manage and support many community gardens who are already registered with you all and I've been sent to pick up plants at a few give-aways over the years. I recently signed up for the newsletter to stay abreast of events, however I'd like to know how to be more involved. </div><div><br></div><div>Secondly, I was told about a garlic bulb give-away this upcoming Saturday at 9am and was interested in registering my garden to receive a few. </div><div><br></div><div>Please let me know how I can become a member and register for events that aren't posted to the calendar on your site. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Stephan Hamer </div><div>My Grandmother's Vineyard & Homestead </div><div><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/632+W+Marquette+Rd?entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank">632 W Marquette Rd</a> </div><div>708.674.7789</div></div>
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