Please Water New Boulevard Trees
Reminder to all M-H residents, please water their new boulevard trees.
Some of the new little ones are looking kind of crispy in this dry heat.
Free tomato and broccoli plants
I have about a dozen tomato and broccoli plants in pots for anyone to come pick up for free at our home in Southeast:
512 7th Street SE (not far from Stone Arch Bridge, Surdyks)
I will put them on our carriage walk next to the boulevard, which is a flourishing native prairie easy to spot on our block. Â Please pick them up before June 30, if possible. Please call ahead so that we can confirm that they are still available (just in case one of you scoops them up quickly, which I hope happens!)
Cordelia Pierson
Home 612-379-8196
National Night Out Planning Week June 17-24
Minneapolis CCP/SAFE
National Night Out
For media information call Bob Milner – 612-724-4296
Release
National Night Out Planning Week June 17-24
Join the Movement – Put “Neighbors†Back in the Neighborhood
Every year on the first Tuesday of August, people across the country gather to celebrate National Night Out (NNO). This year on Tuesday, August 7, close to 50,000 Minneapolis residents will celebrate neighborliness, safety and stronger community. It’s expected that more than 1900 Minneapolis blocks will host more than 1,000 block parties. Some will be as simple as neighbors sharing iced tea and conversation on a front porch, while others will have closed off streets, music, face painting, chalk art, potlucks, dancing, games, and piñatas. The 2007 National Night Out theme is Join the Movement – Put “Neighbors†Back in the Neighborhood.
Planning Week
Planning Week, June 17-24, is designed to make putting together an NNO party a simple matter. Often block clubs scramble at the last minute to get parties together. Meeting during Planning Week to prepare in advance can make things easier for active block clubs. It’s also a great time for new block clubs to organize. Early planning helps to share the work so no one has to do a lot and everyone can enjoy the NNO event. CCP/SAFE, a unit of the Minneapolis Police Department coordinates the City’s NNO each year and is promoting this 7th Annual NNO Planning Week.
Some things to discuss at planning meetings:
How many people should we plan for? Who will get food and who will get utensils?
What kinds of activities will encourage conversation?
What to do for kids? Games, face painting, piñata, recognition awards for good things they’ve done, etc?
Should we have music? What kind and who will arrange for it?
Do we want to block the street? If so, what are the deadlines, who will apply and when?
Should we make an invitation flyer and who will do it? Who will get the flyers to the neighbors?
Do we need the flyer in more than one language? Which language(s) and who will do that?
What will we do if it rains?
It’s Free and Easier than Ever to Register and Close Your Street for NNO
This year, one process makes it possible to register your NNO event and apply to close your street. To do one or both visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nno or if you don’t have Internet call 311 or 612-673-3000. If you register by July 24, you’ll be eligible for a door prize drawing. Remember it’s not essential to close your street to have a successful NNO event. Many groups meet in yards, parks, vacant lots, or inside. If you apply to close your street by July 24, street closure will be free. Between July 25 and August 2, street closure costs $100. Applications for street closure will not be accepted after August 2.
If you have NNO or Planning Week questions visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nno or call 311 or 612-673-3000.
Sponsored by: Minnesota Twins, Target, The Park at MOA, Qwest Communications, General Mills Foundation and PROEX
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General Membership Meeting: June 19, 2007 Minutes
MINUTES of the MHNA General Membership Meeting
June 19, 2007 @ University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Ave SE
1. Meeting called to order at 7:36 pm by Deb Girard, president.
2. A motion to approve the agenda (D. Carlson) was passed.
3. A motion to approve the May minutes (D. Carlson) was passed.
4. The slate of candidates for officers and directors was presented, A call
for nominations from the floor yielded none. A motion to approve the slate
passed unanimously: Arvonne Fraser President, Bob Distad Vice President,
Steve Swanson, Secretary, Paul White, Treasurer. The slate of directors: Bo
Sherman, Brian Lundgren, Sandra Dekker, Kelly Carver. One board of director
seat ( 2 yr term) is still open.
5. Committee chairs took turns listing their accomplishments over the past
year. Land Use Committee heard and made recommendations on over 2 dozen
projects in the neighborhood, large and small. A Housing Subcommittee
received NRP funds to jumpstart a Community Development Corporation (CDC) to
improve neighborhood housing. It was a year of building relationships with
nearby neighborhoods as well.
Safety & Livability addressed several problem properties, formed bike and
walking patrols, and created a “grapevine” virtual block club.
NRP Committee funded 14 rental property rehabs, 11 homeowner property
rehabs, finished mini master plans, funded 36 new boulevard trees, new
flowers in Dinkytown and 13 community gardens, continued support to SE
Seniors, funded extra police patrols, and facilitated the murals painted in
Dinkytown. A new student liaison was hired to work with us.
6. Certificates of appreciation awards were given out to Arvonne Fraser,
Noah Bly and Paul White for their work in creating the CDC proposal, as part
of Land Use Housing Subcommittee this year. Arvonne then passed out
invitations to an introductory meeting on the subject at her house June 21.
All are welcome.
7. Outgoing president Deb Girard was thanked for her service this year. She
in turn thanked everyone, saying that it had been her privilege to serve.
She read a great note form Casey Briscoe, outgoing student on the board who
wanted to send my thanks for having been able to serve on the MHNA board
this past year. I’ve lived in three university area neighborhoods and
Marcy-Holmes is by far the most understanding and cooperative in terns of
meeting the needs of renters as well as homeowners. I hope the new board
will be able to continue the work already in progress  continue to see that
UM students are an integral part of the neighborhood, continue to reach out
to try to get them involved, and continue to fight for improved safety,
housing and other livability issues. I’ll miss the neighborhood. Thanks
Casey  w’¹ll miss you too.
8. Since the board meeting ran long, we didn’t repeat tonight’s board
decisions:
Executive Committee Voted to hold a special NRP/Executive Committee meeting
in July to discuss budget cuts.
Voted to donate $100 to the Red White & Boom July 4t riverfront fireworks
(NRP funding)
Voted to officially support, along with SE Seniors, Open Eye Figure
Theater¹s puppet show July 25 at Sally French¹s home.
Safety & Livability  continues to monitor the T-Mobile antenna issue. Their
attorney contacted our office and we passed along Tom Lincoln’s contact
info. Leonard Paredes suggested Hennepin County’s John Bollig as a presenter
to our August meeting. The topic would be the county’s placement of certain
clients into neighborhoods, especially in regards to problems we experienced
here earlier this spring. The board agreed to ask him to come.
Land Use  The issues at 925 Sixth St ( Earl Brown house) have languished
for some time so Chair Radzwill suggested we contact the owner and ask him
to consider getting historic designation for the property. That way the
carriage house and the house would remain intact, as one property with one
owner and retain its historic authenticity. In addition, Jo would like to
ask owner Jeb Robinson to address problems with neighbors personally, and
not to send staff in his place.
1309 & 1315 8th St SE The owner, Tim Harmsen, sent contractor Stan Masoner
to present their plan to the committee. Both houses would be razed and a
twin development would be built with each building having 3 five-bedroom
apartments. The city requires only 1 parking space per unit/ a total of 6;
our Master Plan would require .5 per bedroom/ a total of 15. Because this is
in an R5 zone, they are only required to have an administrative review and
the permits have been granted. The Land Use committee opposed the project
because of the parking and would like MHNA to send a letter to CPED Planning
indicating our dismay and lack of understanding why the MHNA parking
requirements are not enforced even as the city adopted our Master Plan. A
motion (Radzwill) to have MHNA send a letter to the planning division of
Community Planning & Economic Development, Barb Sporlein director, regarding
this project was passed. It is just another example of the inadequacy of the
current zoning codes and the administrative review process for our
neighborhood.
Flour Sack Flats Phase II, 520 Second St SE. Jackie Cherryhomes and Bill
Baxley (architect) represented the developer, Steve Minn,, on this project
at the June meeting. They brought a model and photos of how the building
might look when it was complete. There would be 70 units. There would be
no townhomes along Second Street as in the original plan. There are two
floors of above ground parking within the building, camouflaged by an
activity center on the Second Street façade. According to Jackie, the HPC
had no issues with the height of the building, but they were concerned with
the rear façade (the river side) of the building. The HPC felt both the
front (Second St SE) and rear (river) facades were equally important. The
committee felt it was very important to have the river façade of Flour Sack
Flats be in alignment with the Soap Factory and the W.D. Forbes Building.
As far as the neighborhood is concerned the view corridor and the alignment
of the three buildings is non-negotiable.
The land use committee recommended that the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood
Association send a letter to Lupe Development thanking them for attending
the June 6 land use meeting and indicating that the neighborhood firmly
supports the alignment of the rear façade (toward the river) of Flour Sack
Flats with the rear facade of the Soap Factory and with the W.D. Forbes
Building. The neighborhood views the rear facade (river) every bit as
important as the front façade (Second St SE). As far as the neighborhood is
concerned the preservation of the view corridor and the alignment of the
three buildings are non-negotiable. A motion ( Doug Carlson) to support the
Land Use action was passed unanimously.
709 7th St SE This property, in the R2B district, was cited by the zoning
administrator for over occupancy. Because the hearing occurred June 7th in
between our meetings, the Land Use Committee voted to support the zoning
administrator’s decision. We had several letters on file as precedents that
we would not support spot zoning or increasing zoning in the Two-family
district. MHNA sent a letter to the Board Of Adjustment.
First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE The Land Use Committee
unanimously recommended that MHNA supports the variances required for the
church to rebuild their entry and wheelchair ramp. A motion was passed
(Gordon Kepner) to send a letter from MHNA indicating our support.
Since the Land Use meeting we were contacted by CPED’s Emily Stern about the
sale of the St Anthony Main parking ramp. The only proposal being considered
is from the St Anthony Main owners group. They are committed to keeping it
as a parking ramp. The ramp is currently underused and the group has plans
to make improvements and increase marketing. We might suggest that working
with Aveda for student parking would be a good idea. The CPED
recommendations go to the city council on July 10. They would like to
include MHNA’s position. A motion ( J Radzwill) to send a letter of support
for the sale of the St Anthony Main parking ramp to the local owners¹ group
consisting of John Rimarcik, Ira Heilicher and John Cuningham, in view of
their commitment to continue the operation of the structure as a parking
ramp, passed unanimously.
9. Ardes Johnson and Louise Huebner won tonight’s door prizes  from Lunds.
President Girard was presented with flowers and our thanks. Meeting
adjourned at 8 pm. No General Membership meeting in July.
Melissa Bean MHNA Executive Director
Board and General Membership: June 19, 2007 Agenda
To: MHNA Board and General Membership
From: President Deb Girard
Agendas: June 19, 2007 meetings
Board at 6 pm,
General Membership at 7:30
University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Ave SE, Fellowship Hall
Board Agenda
1. Call to order, approve agenda
2. Approve minutes from May meeting
3. Nominations slate (pres & vice pres must come from the current board; directors must have been a continuous resident of the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood for at least one year and also have been a member of the association for at least one year.)
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. NRP finances/ budget cuts
6. Committee reports* (7 pm)
Executive
NRP
Student Affairs
Safety & Livability
Land Use
* Note – Due to timing, these committee reports will NOT be repeated at the General Membership meeting. If you want to hear them tonight come a bit early and listen at the board meeting. Minutes will be sent out in July to General Membership.
General Membership Agenda
- Call to order, approve agenda
- Approve May minutes
- Elections – we’ll have a slate of candidates (4 officers and 5 directors); nominations from the floor are also welcome. We have 2 elected board seats open and 6 appointed seats open. Appointed seats are for one year and represent (1 seat each) :
- Dinkytown Business Association
- MN Students Association
- University Residential, Fraternal and Professional Organizations
- Southeast Clergy
- East Hennepin Merchants Association
- Dinkytown Business Association
Note – if we find people to fill these appointed seats, we will need to get approval from the organization they represent.
4. Wrap up of the year’s accomplishments from Committee Chairs
5. Awards for outstanding members who have outdone themselves this year
6. A few words from CM Diane Hofstede
7. Misc announcements
8. A big thanks to Deb Girard for her service this year
9. Door prize then adjourn
Thanks for donations this month from: W Liebenow D & A Fraser
Reminder – No MHNA General Membership meeting in July – see you in August. The August meeting will be held at First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE. due to construction at our regular meeting place.
Meetings held at ULCH are handicap accessible. There are several handicap parking spaces next to the north door, newer addition facing 7th St., in parking lot. Inside that entryway there are two elevators that lead down one level to Heritage Hall. There is also a ramp at the 13th Ave SE entry. If other accommodations are needed, please call our office (623-7633) by noon the first Friday of the month and we will do our best to ensure equal access and equal opportunity.
Items of Interest, June 2007
Reminder – NO General membership meeting in July. Have a great summer and we’ll meet again in August. The August meeting (only) will be held in a different place due to construction at our regular spot. The August meeting will be held at First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE
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The MPRB Jim Lupient Water Park is open Monday through Friday from 1-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The water park is located at 1520 Johnson St. NE and features three large water slides, a tube slide, a log water walk, interactive sprayers, lap swimming lanes, and zero depth entry. Younger children can enjoy a new separate spray pool. Other amenities include new colorful shade structures, concessions, a grassy sun-bathing area and outside shower towers and lockers. Covered shelters are available by reservation and seat 15 people. Regular admission is $5-$6 daily; $3-$4 after 6 p.m. weekdays. Individual and family season passes, lap swim punch passes, shelter and facility rentals, group rates and birthday party packages are also available. For details, visit www.minneapolisparks.org or call 612-370-3989 during business hours.
Many of MPRB’s 60 wading pools are located near playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields, walking paths and restrooms. Lifeguards are not on duty at MPRB wading pools. Visit www.minneapolisparks.org or call 612-230-6400 for a nearby wading pool, list of amenities and park contact information.
Neighborhood Policing Plans, while new in 2007, are part of continuing community and Police Department efforts to focus on neighborhood concerns. Neighborhoods and their MPD precincts are working on developing plans together, with everyone participating in future activities to address mutual concerns. The Neighborhood Policing Plans will be updated each year. The Neighborhood plans for Sector 1 of the 2nd Precinct are on the webpage at: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/outreach/Pct2NeighborhoodPolicingPlans.asp
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A recent SE Seniors meeting reminded all that Eastside Services offers medical and grocery shopping transportation for seniors in our neighborhood. Call 612- 788- 9186 for info. SE Seniors provides home visitors and nurses 331-2302.
Youth Performance Company is having an open house on June 15th from 5-8 pm –
refreshments and live band. The company is now located above Cupcake in Prospect Park at 3338 University Ave. SE. YPC does great work – producing theatre, offering classes for young artists, and generally fueling and inspiring the artistic spirit of youth. Check out their offerings at: www.youthperformanceco.com (623-9180)
The Grand opening of the new St. Anthony Falls Water Power Park is scheduled for Tuesday June 12, 1:45 – 3pm, with a ceremony starting at 2 pm. 206 Main St SE. Light refreshments will be served. The U of MN will be conducting tours of their hydro laboratory immediately following the ceremony. If you are interested in the tour, RSVP to walke020@umn.edu or 624-4363 Bonnie Jean.
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The City of Minneapolis is making available Mobilizing Citizens for Grassroots Climate Change micro-grants of up to $1,000. The total amount given out through the grants will be about $20,000. The application is relatively short and easy to fill out. Applicants are asked to submit
their plans to use the money for a project that results in meaningful, measurable steps to reduce climate change.
To learn more about the micro-grants, to get an application, and to see project ideas, visit the City’s sustainability website at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/sustainability/
Applications for the grants must be received by 4:00 p.m. June 20, 2007.
All projects funded through the grants need to be finished by Dec. 1, 2007.
The city of Mpls has also issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
Climate Change Innovations Funds
- The purpose of the funding is to energize local groups to reduce climate change impacts made by Minneapolis residents and businesses.
- These funds are focused on meaningful, measurable climate change actions.
- Eligible applicants may request up to $10,000 for activities completed by December 15, 2007.
- It is anticipated that up to 5-7 projects will be funded.
- Applications are due July 10.
For more information please visit.
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/procurement/RFPClimateInnovations.pdf
National Night Out is coming Tuesday, August 7th. If you are planning an event on your block, contact our office and we will list it on our website. See the city of Mpls website for tips on how to plan the event and register to get prizes or visits from firefighters or police.
August 3rd a Dog Parade is coming to our area – stay tuned!
MHNA is embarking on a marketing effort to tell the world what a great place this is to live. We would like to feature some before/after photos of housing improvements done over the past 10 years or so. Our neighborhood has really changed! The pictures don’t have to be NRP funded –projects, but they can be. If you don’t have them electronically, we can scan them. Please contact us by email or mail: mhna@pro-ns.net MHNA 415 4th Ave SE #209, Mpls, MN 55414
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The City’s Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) is pleased to announce that its Preservation and Design Team has recently launched updates and improvements to the City’s heritage preservation website.
Over the last few months, the landmarks and districts link in the website has been significantly upgraded to serve as an interactive database for discovering and researching locally-designated historic properties in Minneapolis. This site was updated to provide baseline information to local government as well as the citizens of Minneapolis, our partners in the preservation, design, development, and real estate communities, elected officials, educators, students, visitors. As you’ll see, a profile for each landmark and district notes key information taken directly from the original designation forms including key dates, attributes and photographs. Best of all, it is now possible to “surf” through the City’s landmarks based on whichever category makes sense to
you – by sector of the city, neighborhood, style, architect, year of construction, historic use, and so on. Check it out at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/hpc/landmarks/
PRESERVE MINNEAPOLIS WEB SITE LAUNCH PARTY
Thursday, June` 21, 5:30 pm Mill City Museum, 704 Second Street South, inside rail corridor. A party will be held to celebrate the launching of a new web site for Preserve Minneapolis. Check out the site at http://www.preserveminneapolis.org <http://www.preserveminneapolis.org/> and stop in for the celebration!
While you’re there, consider joining us for one or more of our Summer
Walking Tours too. See http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/hpc/walking-tours.asp
SE Library news – Although the governor vetoed “transition†funding, including technology money, needed for the merger, the SE Library will reopen when the merger is complete, possibly as soon as January 08. The opening date is contingent ion the date the final merger is completed. After that, a new advisory group will be formed to look at a new facility for Southeast.
Know of a great garden in the neighborhood? We’re organizing an informal tour late July and we’d love to expand our list. Call the office 623-7633. Thanks to Robin Nelson for hosting the annual MHNA Garden Potluck & Plants Swap June 3rd. Be sure to check the garden blog on our website – many free plants and opportunities are listed there.
It’s Time for the Annual Open Eye Driveway Tour.
Presenting A brand new Puppet Show for our neighborhood —
“Little Grandpa’s Back Yard Adventure”
Come to see it in the Rod and Sally French’s Side Yard.
Wednesday, July 25, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m..
424 5th Street SE, the yellow brick house on the corner.
Bring your friends and family;
Perhaps a lawn chair or a blanket for the kids.
Refreshments will be served
The event is FREE, but the hat will be passed for OPEN EYE Theater.
This event is co-sponsored by Southeast Seniors and the Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association and The French family. Fun for all ages.
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Neighborhood volunteers needed to help with the event – setting up, tearing down, baking/providing treats. Questions or offers of help: 612-379-0123 or 623-7633.
The Stone Arch Festival of the Arts is June 16 & 17. See the offerings at www.stonearchfestival.com/ New this year- a Culinary Arts Center and the Art of the Car. A great weekend to show off our beautiful riverfront!
A fall class of the Citizens Academy is being offered. It will be Wednesday, September 5th through November 7th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The majority of classes will be held at 41st and Dupont Avenue N. The program is filing quickly, so even though there is a deadline of August 22nd for the class; it is recommended that you apply early as there are limited openings. For an application and additional information, go to: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/about/citizens-academy.asp .
Carol Oosterhuis, Crime Prevention Specialist, 2nd Precinct
(612) 673-2874
For monthly crime stats go to: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-statistics/codefor/index.asp
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET Chicago Avenue South at Second Street
Just across the Stone Arch Bridge
Saturdays 8 am — 1 pm Thursdays, 4 – 8 pm
Coming up at the Market: Saturday, June 16, Rhubarb Fest
SOAP FACTORY TOURS (a Building on the Past event)
Thursday, June 14 and June 28, 7 p.m. The Soap Factory, 518 Second St. SE
Built in 1892, The Soap Factory is the oldest unconverted warehouse space in the Minneapolis riverfront district. Since 1995 the former home of the National Purity Soap and Chemical Company has been a non-profit art gallery catering to younger emerging contemporary artists. Take a half-hour tour of the historic 19th century building with Executive Director Ben Heywood. FREE. These tours will be held every other Thursday through October 18 (except August 9). For information: www.thesoapfactory.org <http://www.thesoapfactory.org/> , 612-623-1696.
City Council’s Zoning & Planning Committee will be hearing the T-Mobile antenna appeal June 21 at 9:30 am, Room 317 City Hall. Several MHNA members will be speaking on our behalf.
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Tuttle Community School’s Last Hurrah!
Saturday, June 9th (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Van Cleve Park, 15th & Como Ave SE
Live Music, Free Food, “Door Prizes†and More!
At Van Cleve Park:
11 a.m. food served 12 noon music
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. remembrances, etc. 3 p.m. event ends
At Tuttle School:
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. building open for touring
The Tuttle building is also open for tours weekdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., through Tuesday, June 12th.
FATHER HENNEPIN BLUFFS PARK CONCERTS (new this year!)
Northeast bank of the Mississippi River at the Stone Arch Bridge
FREE. Concert schedule is subject to change. For updates and more information: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/activities/concerts/father_hennepin_bluffs.pdf
Wednesday, June 20, 7 – 8:30 pm — Brian Kinney Band (Soulful R&B/Jazz/Swing/Rock/Funk/Latin/Reggae)
Friday, June 22, 12 noon – 1:30 pm – Patchouli (Midwest’s emerging folk superstars)
SOLSTICE RIVER XI (a Building on the Past event)
Thursday, June 21, 8 pm Stone Arch Bridge
This site-specific performance choreographed by Marylee Hardenbergh with dancers spread around the architectural landscape of the riverfront. This year the performance will honor three sites along the river that have been sacred to the Dakota and many other peoples for the last 2,500 years.
Thanks to MHNA Volunteers Jackie Dekker Travis and Steve Smela for volunteering to represent us at the Grand Rounds Advisory Committee. More news to follow.
PERENNIAL SALE: June 9
O JOYFUL GARDENS PERENNIAL SALE SECOND CHANCE
WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 9 am Âto 5 pm
WHERE: 38 Â Seventh Avenue NE (near corner of Marshall and 8th Ave. NE)
Last weekend’s plant sale was shortened due to rain, so it’s been extended to this coming Saturday. Here’s a second chance to buy thinnings from Riverfront resident and gardener Joyce Vincent and her friend Perry Post.
Signs will be posted at all major intersections around here, but if you need directions, you may call (612-623-0157).
Garden Pot Recycling Program Returns
WHAT: Plastic Garden Pot Recycling
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following weekends only:
June 23-24
Sept. 22-23
WHERE: See the list of Garden Center drop sites at
http://www.gardenminnesota.com/recycling_program.htm
SPONSORS: Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association, AGSI Plastics, and the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
MORE INFO: www.GardenMinnesota.com
(including a complete list of garden center drop sites)
Plants Available
We have some extra plants: tomato plant volunteers, broccoli and kale, as well as basil likely.
Any chance someone else might want them? I can deliver this weekend, if you can suggest where.
Thanks – Cordelia
Message to 10th Ave SE Community Garden volunteers – We had some extra plants left form the Plant Swap and we added them yesterday – including 4 heirloom tomatoes and some zucchini. So when it’s your week – please check them, pick any produce and take home.
Someone walked off with the hose nozzle again, so we will get a new one this week.
The garden looks really good right now – mostly purples in bloom – check it out!
June 9: Garden Tool Lottery
Garden Works is pleased to host a garden tool lottery!
Saturday
June 9th at 10 am
4114 39th Ave S, Minneapolis
(In the alley)
Through several generous donations, GardenWorks has amassed quite a selection of useful tools:
Shovels, steel rakes, trowels, carts, sprinklers, hoes and much more!
Lottery tickets will be passed out starting at 10am until the drawing begins at 10:23am.
Come for the Tools as well as Complimentary Coffee, Crumpet-like things, Community Gardeners & Conversation!
Recycle Plastic Pots
Looking to recycle all those plastic plant pots?
The Minnesota Nurseries and Landscape Association are once again sponsoring the recycling program.
For more information and a list of drop-off sites, please see their flyer online at:
http://www.mnla.biz/images/IndustryReferences/2007RecyclingInformation.pdf.