Today, Jessie & her mom, Diane, hosted a potluck brunch for friends and neighbors. Since it was Lotus weekend, we all shared out stories from the festivities. Everyone heard musical acts they liked and we found out that there is (or was) a marching band in Green Acres who performed at Lotus. We enjoyed viewing Diane's art displayed throughout the house and sharing each other's company. Thanks to Jessie for hosting this fun & sunny brunch!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
A Lovely Brunch
Saturday, September 26, 2009
GANG - Workshop #7
"Preserving the Harvest: Canning, Drying, and Fermentation"
We spent most of the morning watching a slide show and discussing the various techniques for preserving foods. Several of the methods are low or no energy and one of them actually enhances the nutritional/health value of the food (fermentation). After we learned, we got to work in the kitchen. Preparing vegetables and fruits for drying, fermenting, vinegar preserving, and canning. Many foods lend themselves to several methods of preservation, so there are many options for each person's preferences. Check out Ann's blog for additional photos and details.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
GANG News 9.24.09
Welcome to this week's GANG News post!
Details of the past week's efforts, how to volunteer, and the current wishlist follow. Enjoy!
GANG Group Volunteer Hour 9.24.09
We were rained out this week. Some usual volunteers used this time to learn more about sustainable gardening and to begin dreaming about next year's crops.
Outside of the Hour
The seventh workshop, "Preserving the Harvest:Canning, Drying, and Fermentation," will take place on Saturday, September 26. A few spots are still available, so send an email to arkcrone@gmail.com if you would like to join. Follow this link for more details on the workshop.
Why & How to Volunteer
We invite all neighbors to join us at the GANG. By volunteering you can earn shares of the gardens bounty; shares earned are based on volunteer hours. There is a weekly group volunteer hour Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm, but you are welcome to volunteer anytime. There is volunteer log we use to track volunteer hours and what work was done during your time. The volunteer log (white binder) is located on Ann's porch, 134 N. Overhill.
GANG Wishlist
* volunteers to help plan and implement the garden for future seasons
* help putting the garden down for the season; various work days will be planned and announced on the GANA email list (email greenacresneighborhood@gmail.com)
* plastic blind slats (we will cut them up and use them to label plants in the beds)
* leaves, leaves, and more leaves to feed and protect the beds throughout fall and winter
* compost and mulch materials
* buckets
Thursday, September 17, 2009
GANG News 9.17.09
Welcome to this week's GANG News post!
Details of the past week's efforts, how to volunteer, and the current wishlist follow. Enjoy!
GANG Group Volunteer Hour 9.17.09
No official volunteer hour was held this week so that Green Acres neighbors could attend the Regional Neighborhood Network Conference in Decatur, IL.
Why & How to Volunteer
We invite all neighbors to join us at the GANG. By volunteering you can earn shares of the gardens bounty; shares earned are based on volunteer hours. There is a weekly group volunteer hour Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm, but you are welcome to volunteer anytime. There is volunteer log we use to track volunteer hours and what work was done during your time. The volunteer log (white binder) is located on Ann's porch, 134 N. Overhill.
GANG Wishlist
* volunteers to help plan and implement the garden for future seasons
* help putting the garden down for the season; various work days will be planned and announced on the GANA email list (email greenacresneighborhood@gmail.com)
* plastic blind slats (we will cut them up and use them to label plants in the beds)
* leaves, leaves, and more leaves to feed and protect the beds throughout fall and winter
* compost and mulch materials
* buckets
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
GANG News 9.10.09
Welcome to this week's GANG News post!
Details of the past week's efforts, how to volunteer, and the current wishlist follow. Enjoy!
GANG Group Volunteer Hour 9.10.09
No official volunteer hour was held this week so that Green Acres neighbors could attend the City's 10th Street Mobility Project Study.
Outside the Hour
Ann penned this thoughtful and inspiring piece for her blog. Give it a read!
Why & How to Volunteer
We invite all neighbors to join us at the GANG. By volunteering you can earn shares of the gardens bounty; shares earned are based on volunteer hours. There is a weekly group volunteer hour Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm, but you are welcome to volunteer anytime. There is volunteer log we use to track volunteer hours and what work was done during your time. The volunteer log (white binder) is located on Ann's porch, 134 N. Overhill.
GANG Wishlist
* volunteers to help plan and implement the garden for future seasons
* help with weeding the beds; be careful not to distrub the small areas where the hay has been pulled back, these are the areas with new plants; put pulled weeds in the pile against the fence
* plastic blind slats (we will cut them up and use them to label plants in the beds)
* picnic table - materials for, and/or labor to create
* water plants for the pond
* ornamental plants for the areas around the pond and the front area of the garden
* compost and other mulch materials
* buckets
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
September Meeting and Potluck
Date: Tuesday, September 8
Time: Potluck begins at 6:30pm with meeting to follow
Location: Kindly hosted by John and Jessica Gaus, 2638 E Dekist
Topics: Bypass expansion (meeting held at home that borders the bypass), use variance petition, neighborhood fun
Neighbors: Megan Assaf, Jelene Campbell, Tom Capshew, Colin Cudmore, John & Jessica Gaus, Nathan and Lulu Harman, Ann Kreilkamp, Kevin Polk, Al Ruesink, Jane Spearman, Kimberly Wagner
Update on Use Variance Petition
Tom filled the group in on the withdrawl of the use variance petition. There were several factors that led to this decision, chief among them was the cost of the city required property upgrades (sidewalks, paved driveway, curbs, etc.) and that there are deed restrictions on the Green Acres Covenant. These restrictions do not allow for a residential property to be used as a business. Doing so would open up the property to lawsuits from other Green Acres neighbors.
Bypass
The meeting was held at a home bordering the bypass. Neighbors toured the yard area that abuts the SR45/46 and the sounds from the bypass dominated the conversation. Jelene offered to make audio recordings of the sound level from this property. We will try and post them on the blog. Jane reminded people of the various methods of sharing info about the bypass project (see this post for info). Ann stressed the importance of writing letters to the editor to keep this issue in the community discussion. The group decided it might be a good idea to do a petition or maybe GANA statement that we can send to the city, the chamber, IU, INDOT and other groups we think need to hear our concerns - Jane will start a rough draft and send out for fine-tuning.
Neighborly Fun/Welcoming New Neighbors
The group discussed ideas for neighborhood fun. We decided it would be too late in the season for an ice cream social. Other ideas include a harvest pie social, a battle of the bands, and several small block parties. Nathan has met some of the other musicians in Green Acres and he will see if there is interest in the battle of the bands. Jane passed out some GANA contact cards (card containing logo, email, and website) and encouraged folks to give these to new neighbors. They make it easy to say hi and share information about the neighborhood.
Neighborhood Dues
Al asked about dues. Jane will check with Georgia to get the details.
Next Potluck and Meeting will be Tuesday, October 13, potluck begins at 6:30pm with meeting to follow, location is currently TBA
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
GANG News 9.3.09
Welcome to this week's GANG News post!
Details of the past week's efforts, how to volunteer, and the current wishlist follow. Enjoy!
GANG Group Volunteer Hour 9.3.09
Volunteers checked the general condition of plants; harvested cucumbers, red cabbage, pumpkin, beets, greens, tomatoes, and ground cherries; checked the fish and pond life; watered the beds.
Outside the Hour
Tom and Kevin continued finalizing plans for the storage of the GANG tools.
Why & How to Volunteer
We invite all neighbors to join us at the GANG. By volunteering you can earn shares of the gardens bounty; shares earned are based on volunteer hours. There is a weekly group volunteer hour Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm, but you are welcome to volunteer anytime. There is volunteer log we use to track volunteer hours and what work was done during your time. The volunteer log (white binder) is located on Ann's porch, 134 N. Overhill.
GANG Wishlist
* volunteers to help plan and implement the garden for future seasons
* help with weeding the beds; be careful not to distrub the small areas where the hay has been pulled back, these are the areas with new plants; put pulled weeds in the pile against the fence
* plastic blind slats (we will cut them up and use them to label plants in the beds)
* picnic table - materials for, and/or labor to create
* water plants for the pond
* ornamental plants for the areas around the pond and the front area of the garden
* compost and other mulch materials
* buckets
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