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| Issue No. 28 | April 16, 2012 |
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Greetings Rogers Park Gardener,
 Please join us on Tuesday, April 24 for what promises to be a delightful presentation on Victory Gardens by LaManda Joy. Below you will find more information on the session, including a link to LaManda's blog which is definitely good to bookmark.
At the April 24 meeting, the 2012 Adopt the Public Way grants will also be awarded. Come cheer on these gardeners who are taking on projects in public way spaces that will benefit the entire neighborhood.
It's almost time for the spring sale which will take place on Sunday, June 3. As you are beginning to garden, we hope you will save your dividings to donate to the sale which raises funds for the Adopt the Public Way grants program. Please scroll down for complete details.
A few reminders to get you into the season and keep you going all summer long:- RPGG meetings and events: you can get up to date information on RPGG meeting and events here. There is something for everyone from edible gardening and cooking to some splendid tours. You can also get updates, tips, and news by following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook. Scroll down for links to our pages.
- Get ready for the spring sale by saving your dividings now for the spring sale where we turn your garden green into greenbacks for the Adopt the Public Way grants program.
- Renew your dues now here.
Don't forget about the two new pages on the RPGG website where you can get lots of gardening information and keep up with events around the neighborhood and beyond. Check them out: Follow us on Facebook. 
And Twitter too! 
See you April 24th! The Rogers Park Garden Group
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APRIL 24 - VICTORY GARDENS REVISITEDLaManda Joy, Founder, The Peterson Garden Project
Tuesday, April 24, 7 pm
St. Paul's Church by the Lake7100 N. Ashland (Ashland & Estes)
Parking in rear (access through alley to the north, parking lot on west side of the church). Handicap accessible (enter red door on Ashland)
La Manda Joy, expert on WWII Victory Gardens and founder of the Peterson Garden Project, will discuss the revival and success of Victory Gardens. Read La Manda's blog here. Read more about the meeting here.
RPGG meetings are free to members; $5 non-members. All are welcome. Join the RPGG online or at any meeting or event.
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ADOPT THE PUBLIC WAY GRANTS TO BE AWARDED APRIL 24
 The RPGG will announce the Adopt the Public Way grant awardees at the April 24 meeting. Come hear who is going to be gardening in public spaces in Rogers Park this summer, and show your support to these gardeners taking on projects to green our public way spaces.
Kids can apply for a grant any time!
Don't forget about the new grant program for children and youth that has no deadline. If you work with children and would like some seed money to get a garden going, or to invest in an existing garden, visit us here.
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 DIVIDE AND DONATE - SPRING PLANT SALE
A fundraiser for the Adopt the Public Way grant program
Sunday, June 3, 9 am - 2 pm
1434 W. Greenleaf
Requesting plant, shrub, tree, see, bulb donation. Will also accept garden tools, plant supports, pots and hanging baskets.
Donations accepted April 7-May 26
Drop off locations:
1434 W. Greenleaf, west side of the garage. Email Karen here.
2019 W. Greenleaf, off the alley next to the garage. Email Dan here. How to donate: If dividing plants, pot them in containers and label type of plant and flower color, growing conditions ( sun shade etc), and your name and contact information. Pots are available on side of garage at 1434 W. Greeneleaf. If donating seeds, bulbs or tubers that do not require soil and immediate water place in bag or container with information on plant type, flower color and and special care requirements. Contact drop off location of choice (click on above email links) before delivery, to inform them of donations so plants and any garden implements can be secured and taken care of properly. We are appreciative of all donations but do ask that you not donate any plant that is invasive and can be considered by most as a weed, or donate a plant or item that is not in a saleable condition. Items such as common small leaf hosta, orange daylily, ribbon grass purple phlox and goldenrod are welcome but may be donated to our grantees or other public space gardens that need quick, inexpensive and easy fillers. |
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RENEW YOUR DUES NOW
Won't you take a moment and renew your dues now? It's super simple and won't take more than 5 minutes to do it online here through PayPal.
Y our dues pay for the newsletter hosting service, website hosting, cost of meetings, and the always popular garden meander. Proceeds that the RPGG raises through the spring and fall sales, raffles, and silent auctions are earmarked entirely for the Adopt the Public Way grants program. The RPGG is able to run a pretty lean organization by keeping expenses low, including the cost of meetings whereby most of our speakers donate their time (and often a raffle item). That way, your dues can be kept low -- which is why it is all the more important that you renew early. Please take a few moments and renew now online here. Of course, you can always renew at any meeting or event. RPGG dues are $10 per calendar year (renewable every year in January, regardless of when you joined), and entitle you to all programming and the garden meander. We hope you agree that the RPGG offers a great bargain!
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
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EVENTS AROUND NEIGHBORHOOD & TOWN
Lots of great information on new books, programs, grants, rebates, and garden and gardening related events are now available on the RPGG website here.
The Glenwood Sunday Market. Is available during the winter too! Enjoy the best local farmers and artisans have to offer at the indoor market this winter at the Glenwood bar, 6962 N. Glenwood. May 6, May 20.  Living Room Concert to Benefit the Glenwood Sunday Market. Tuesday, April 17, 6 pm. Home of Alderman Joe and Barb Moore, 1431 W. Fargo. Features five members of Chicago's new all-star ensemble, The Keane Machine. Proceeds from the benefit will support the work of the Glenwood Sunday Market. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Tickets $50/person or $75/couple. To purchase tickets, click here.
 Chicago Women in Green. Wednesday, April 18, 5:30 pm. 2 Point Perspective, located in the Green Exchange, 2545 W. Diversey Ave. For more information, check out WIG on Facebook.
Let's Go Chicago Yardshare Information Meeting. Thursday, April 19, 7 - 8 pm. United Church of Rogers Park. Information meeting with Let's Go Chicago about yardsharing.  22nd Annual 49th Ward Spring Clean-Up. Saturday, April 21, 9 am - noon. Join Alderman Joe Moore help clean up the neighborhood, picking up trash, cutting down weeds, and planting flowers. Come by yourself or with a group. The Alderman's office will supply shovels, rakes, brooms, and garbage bags. After cleaning, the Alderman will host a "Taste of the 49th Ward" with food donated by 49th Ward restaurants. Register by emailing your name, address, phone, email, organization (if applicable), number of people participating, and note locations you feel need attention, or call the Ward office at 773-338-5796. 49th Ward Service Office, 7356 N. Greenview.
Alderman Joe Moore's 49th Ward Green Corp Meeting. Monday, April 23, 7 pm. Location TBD. On the agenda: recycling petition, environmental projects on the Participatory Budgeting ballot, Trash to Treasure swap. Email Bob Fuller for more information. 
Planting for the Birds. Tuesday, April 24, 6 - 8 pm. 445 N. Sacramento. Located along a primary migration corridor, Chicago plays a key ecological role in the lives of many birds traveling through the region. Great opportunity exists for homeowners to contribute to a natural regional process through the selection and maintenance of vegetation planted within their yards. This seminar will explore the fundamentals of planting design with a particular focus on the promotion of bird habitat. This will include an outline of general design techniques as well as a brief description of which plants may be considered when designing residential spaces. Free. Register here. 
Rogers Park Business Alliance Casino Night. Wednesday, April 25, 6 - 10 pm. Benefit for the RPBA. Beer and wine. Taste of Rogers Park. Silent Auction. Purchase tickets here or in person at 1448 W. Morse Ave. For more info. call 773-508-5885 or email. Tickets $50 in advance; $60 at the door and includes $25 in chips. Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse.  Green & Growing Fair: An Urban Gardening Festival. Saturday, April 28,11 am - 4 pm. Garfield Park Conservatory. Kick off the growing season with the 20th Annual Green & Growing Fair at the Garfield Park Conservatory. The fair, sponsored by GreenNet, Chicago's Community Gardening Network, plunges into spring by hosting a variety of stations and activities to get your rusty green thumb up and running. Free. More information here. 
Skokie Spring Greening. Sunday, April 29, 10 am - 4 pm. Niles North HIgh School, 9800 North Lawler, Skokie. Community-wide green living event, featuring a trade show of green and sustainable products and services, workshops on green lifestyle choices, entertainment for all ages, and opportunities for recycling household items. Urban Worm Girl will be on hand doing demos. Free. For more information, click here.
For more events in May and beyond, please visit The Rogers Park Garden Group website here.
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 THE RPGG NEEDS YOU Would you like to get involved in RPGG activities? Want to be part of a fun team that works hard and plays even harder? The RPGG welcomes your participation in programming, community gardening, marketing, membership, treasury, and fundraising. For more information, contact us at rpgardengroup@comcast.net.
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