A great article from our friends at Shelterforce on the crucial importance of land trusts like NeighborSpace to keeping community gardens sustainable: The fortunes of many community gardens follow a boom and bust cycle, sprouting up from debris-filled abandoned lots in times of economic distress only to eventually wither away under the pressure of rising land… Read more Today’s Good Read: “Hanging on to the Land”
Chicago community gardeners are taking organizing to a new level, and we want YOU to join us. CONNECTING CHICAGO COMMUNITY GARDENERS Planting the Seeds of Community Saturday, February 23, 2013 Chicago Center for Green Technology 445 N Sacramento Blvd 9:00 am – 4:00 pm This gathering is for all Chicago-based community gardeners to connect, network, share ideas… Read more February 23rd – Connecting Chicago Community Gardeners – Join us!
Last spring, Chicago announced an increase in “nuisance fines.” Specifically, fines for properties with weed growth taller than 10 inches was raised to $600 – $1,200. Unfortunately, NeighborSpace has already received citations for excessive weed at some gardens. We need your help to prevent any further citations and to keep our gardens welcoming, even in winter. Here’s what you can… Read more On Thin Ice: Make Sure Your Garden is Weed-Free, Even in Winter
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