Community garden for Old Ottawa South

[Lori Waller]

Hi all, anyone here live in Old Ottawa South who would be interested in helping me start a community garden? (or know others who are already planning one?)
If so pls. email me at [e-mail]

Thanks!

[Marnie]

I screwed up I am moving into 547 riverdale. Sorry about that. I still really want to be involved

[Transition Ottawa (/jd)]

Hi Gwen,

I don't know whether others will reply in time for you to meet your deadline, but I can see no reason not to. Feel free, and thanks for taking this initiative. / jd

Gwen Gall said:

Hi Marnie:

I meant to quote Lori on the OOS website: worry not! My mistake. I have now asked Lori correctly.

Thanks,
Gwen

Gwen Gall said:

Hi Marnie:

Can I put the gist of this on the Old Ottawa South website today? It will go out tonight in our e-newsletter to several hundred subscribers. I can make the contact different, (such as "contact [e-mail]") instead of yours, if you prefer.

I'm really keen on supporting this initiative! (And eventually getting a little plot of my own, too.)

Cheers,
Gwen

Marnie said:

Hi
I am moving into 507 in September. I can def. get my neighbors involved. I hope we can make this work it would be awesome!

Marnie Mandel

Lori Waller said:

Update on status of community garden planning

Howdy all, just wanted to give a brief update on where this idea has gone.

* I've gathered together a handful of volunteers who want to help establish the garden.

* We presented the community garden idea to OS Watch, the Ottawa South Community Association committee that deals with land use & development issues, and they passed a motion supporting the idea, in principle, of a community garden for the neighbourhood

* We identified a few possible locations for a future garden:

* The open grass area at the far east end of Windsor Park. (Just before the Belmont Ave. entrance).

* The land behind the Lexington apartments (Ottawa Community Housing building) at 507 Riverdale. It seems this patch of land (the grass area, bordered by trees) is owned partly by OCH, and partly by the city as part of Windsor Park.

* A couple spots in Brewer Park

Does anyone know someone who lives in the 507 Riverdale apartments? It would be fantastic to get some of the residents involved and supportive of this.

As always, anyone interested in helping out with establishing the garden, please email me at [e-mail] and I will keep you in the loop!

[Lori Waller]

Hi Gwen, thanks for posting this in the e-newsletter, good idea! (and sorry I didn't get a chance to respond b4 the deadline.) In the future, pls. feel free to include my contact info: [e-mail]. (at some point maybe we'll set up a proper email account for the community garden group)

Marnie: great that you are interested! I will add you to the list of people to keep in the loop. Can you please send your email address to me? If you want to chat about ideas you have and how you want to be involved in the planning stage, please let me know!

Cheers,

Lori

[Gwen Gall]

Hi Lori:

Since you didn't have a chance to email me before my deadline, I took it upon myself to add the article to www.oldottawasouth.ca. I'm glad you think that's alright. We are more than willing to post anything about your initiative on the website, and encourage you to come to the next board meeting and pitch your ideas--and actually, the board is short a few people and would welcome you as a member, and work on the ECOS committee! Contact [e-mail] for more details about it.

All others are also welcome. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of September. (Check the OSCA website events calendar for the exact date.)

Cheers,
Gwen

Lori Waller said:

Hi Gwen, thanks for posting this in the e-newsletter, good idea! (and sorry I didn't get a chance to respond b4 the deadline.) In the future, pls. feel free to include my contact info: [e-mail]. (at some point maybe we'll set up a proper email account for the community garden group)

Marnie: great that you are interested! I will add you to the list of people to keep in the loop. Can you please send your email address to me? If you want to chat about ideas you have and how you want to be involved in the planning stage, please let me know!

Cheers,

Lori

[Marnie]

Hi Gwen,

 

Is anything happening with the community garden initiative?

 

Marnie 

[Gwen Gall]

Not that I know of. I believe Lori Waller was going to contact the community association directly about getting an endorsement letter, but that was a few months ago. There is a board meeting in two weeks, so perhaps I will hear then.

[Marnie]

Can you get in touch with Lori Waller? It is almost time to garden!

 

best,

 

Marnie

[Gwen Gall]

Our last contact the ball was in her court: hope she gets this and her her email is above in this thread too. Go for it!

Marnie said:

Can you get in touch with Lori Waller? It is almost time to garden!

 

best,

 

Marnie

[Lori Waller]

Hi all,

It's very unlikely that we will have anything set up in time for this growing season; it's going to take time to settle on a location, draw up an agreement on use of the site, develop rules for the community garden group, etc.

I'm going to go to the OSCA meeting next Tuesday April 18 to request a letter of support to give to the city. The meeting is at the Old Firehall, and I'm on the agenda for sometime between 8 and 9:30 pm. Anyone who supports the community garden idea, please do come out to the meeting to show your support!

Cheers,

Lori

PS: I don't use this site very often, so the best way to get a hold of me about garden stuff is to email me at [e-mail].

[Lori Waller]

FYI:

TUESDAY JUNE 14, 7 PM MEETING ON A COMMUNITY GARDEN IN BREWER PARK

 

WHAT: Public outdoor meeting on a possible Community Garden in Old Ottawa South – perhaps near Brewer Pond

OF INTEREST TO: Local home owners, naturalists, gardeners, dog walkers, and other regular users of the natural area at Brewer between the Rideau & the berm

WHEN: Tuesday, June 14, 7 PM

WHERE:  Meet by the play structures at Brewer & then view possible garden sites near Brewer Pond

WHO: Lori Waller, local community garden organizer, will lead the discussion supported by Mike Lascelles, ECOS (Environment Committee, OSCA)

 

For more info on this meeting: Call Mike at [phone]

 

To become involved in organizing the community garden, please email Lori at [e-mail].

[Lori Waller]

Marnie: can you please let me know your email address so I can add you to the mailing list for updates? You can send it to [e-mail].

Thx, cheers,

Lori

 

Gwen Gall said:

Our last contact the ball was in her court: hope she gets this and her her email is above in this thread too. Go for it!

Marnie said:

Can you get in touch with Lori Waller? It is almost time to garden!

 

best,

 

Marnie

[Gina LaPointe]

Dear Ms Waller,

My name is Gina LaPointe, I am the current President of the Orleans Community Garden.  I suggest that you contact Terri O'Neil at Just Food Ottawa.  She is the Co-Ordinater for all community gardens in the Ottawa area.  They provide Many services and funding for old and new gardens.  Please feel free to contact me at our e-mail address with any questions, maby I can help.

 

Gina LaPointe