tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345182869978637458.post2823227795275350551..comments2023-09-01T09:26:32.110-05:00Comments on Texas Tufa: I Need Your Opinion (You Know You Have One)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12140773202280570336noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345182869978637458.post-80860618158502785252012-10-06T20:05:31.975-05:002012-10-06T20:05:31.975-05:00There is no common sense left in the world is ther...There is no common sense left in the world is there? How can they guarantee that people won't try eating the ornamental plants and get sick from those? I saw planters in Calgary, Alberta this summer, right in a rough downtown area, brimming with lettuce. I thought it was an amazing idea.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345182869978637458.post-75766534959558437012012-10-01T19:01:26.463-05:002012-10-01T19:01:26.463-05:00I would ask the people in the community what they ...I would ask the people in the community what they want. They might have some surprising answers. They also might have some hidden talents that would come in handy.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345182869978637458.post-62548878052671978962012-09-21T22:05:43.984-05:002012-09-21T22:05:43.984-05:00I saw a whole bunch of community gardens in Vancou...I saw a whole bunch of community gardens in Vancouver, BC, TG. Haven't blogged about them yet, but here is a link: http://vancouver.ca/people-programs/community-gardens.aspx to get you started. I know it's Canada, but may be you can glean something. I'll work on which ones we got to see and send you some photos. Oh, I just read your response to Shirley and I see you have found Lemon Verbena Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157574973101829448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345182869978637458.post-60595943169992073542012-09-21T19:35:01.888-05:002012-09-21T19:35:01.888-05:00What about state grant monies? Our Master Gardener...What about state grant monies? Our Master Gardener group works with city organizations that apply for grant money and some are for vegetable gardens. Also, contact the nearest Cooperative program, they can lend a hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345182869978637458.post-68593324265301921662012-09-20T16:58:27.120-05:002012-09-20T16:58:27.120-05:00How frustrating! I would continue to look into way...How frustrating! I would continue to look into ways around the first 'no.' I agree with getting the press involved, newspapers, tv, radio. Talk with other gardening organizations in your area, such as gardening clubs, the local extension office, community gardens. Stay strong. This sounds like such a worthwhile effort!The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345182869978637458.post-39870353766528005742012-09-20T11:51:37.154-05:002012-09-20T11:51:37.154-05:00This association of community gardens has some res...This association of community gardens has some resources available on their website, some parts require membership. They might be able to recommend a mentor to help guide you.<br /><br /><br />http://communitygarden.org/connect/Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345182869978637458.post-2145494198923873782012-09-19T20:03:24.721-05:002012-09-19T20:03:24.721-05:00Most things that are worthwhile prove dificult. I ...Most things that are worthwhile prove dificult. I think it is extremely laudable to even start a flower garden project. How about some publicity? Television? A way to sway the political opinion. Good Luck !stienerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185632332009295517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345182869978637458.post-69712273713979345842012-09-19T18:49:46.979-05:002012-09-19T18:49:46.979-05:00I would try to talk to other community garden lead...I would try to talk to other community garden leaders and ask them how their cities reacted to growing food, and if they had any problems getting theirs approved, and how they handled it. Personally, while not giving up the ultimate goal of growing vegetables, in the meantime, I would try to generate some excitement about being approved to grow flowers. Then, I would put on some vegetable HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345182869978637458.post-192872467681989122012-09-19T16:30:43.169-05:002012-09-19T16:30:43.169-05:00Thank you, Shirley! I am scouring the internet fo...Thank you, Shirley! I am scouring the internet for stories - found a couple already, San Francisco: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/32388472/ns/today-today_news/t/downturn-cities-grow-food-where-they-can/#.UFo4MrJlQqM Seattle: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/pufs/grow.htm Vancouver: http://www.cityfarmer.info/2012/09/18/city-of-vancouver-wants-to-start-new-community-gardens-and-orchards/. Let me Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140773202280570336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345182869978637458.post-36439993574414687052012-09-19T16:20:43.981-05:002012-09-19T16:20:43.981-05:00Don't give up yet. Find out who made the deci...Don't give up yet. Find out who made the decision and why.<br /><br />The original purpose of community gardens was to grow food on otherwise unused spaces in places like New York City. I did a quick check and they are still growing food in NYC community gardens. <br /><br />I remember seeing a network of community gardens online where you might get the support you need. If I figure that Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.com