Pauline R <cat...@gmail.com>: Sep 29 09:04AM -0700
Hello all,
I noticed that in numerous neighborhoods on the Far North Side and in the
Loop, the same two dozen or so plants are used for Spring landscaping.
Some of these are true annuals, but others are cold hardy perennials or
perennials that will survive indoors. Now that Halloween is nearing, lots
of straw bales are on display that could be broken up and used for mulch in
November. As far as I know, the majority of this usable plant material is
destined for trash/compost, and I'd like to see if it can be redistributed
to community gardens, schools, etc, rather than thrown out.
About two months ago, I started contacting several Chambers of Commerce,
because they're responsible for some of this landscaping. Three confirmed
that the plants were going to be thrown out/composted when it came time to
change the plantings. Two said their landscapers could deliver the plants
to a pre-determined location. However, I didn't have enough time to
arrange a plant redistribution like I wanted to.
I'd like to gauge the level of interest people have for redistributing
and/or receiving plants and related materials from Chicago landscapers,
with the aim of everything being free. My idea is to do something similar
the CCGA plant giveways. Ideally, it would work like this: On the date(s)
that landscapers pull plants, the landscapers would transport certain types
of pulled plants to a pre-determined location and drop them off there. The
giveaway event would be held the same day, and at the end of the day, any
remaining unclaimed plants/materials would be removed by these same
landscaping companies or another entity. Landscaping companies would be
compensated by the Chambers of Commerce who hire them and in return, those
Chambers of Commerce could arrange tax deductions from AUA and/or whatever
nonprofit or city agency is responsible for hosting the plant giveaway.
This way, there are participant incentives for the landscaping companies
and for those who hire them.
Plant redistribution sites would be chosen based on their ability to
temporarily store a very large volume of plants for free and have free
parking available nearby for participants.
What do people think of my ideas? Has anyone tried to do something like
this before?
Thanks! |
Rachel Azz <diadel...@yahoo.com>: Sep 29 09:04PM
I am always interested in free. that is a great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!rachel azzarello
On Thursday, September 29, 2016 3:54 PM, Kate Peltz <sora...@gmail.com> wrote:
I just found out that there's a group called Chicago Plant Rescue who's doing a lot of this same work! Check em out.
On Sep 29, 2016, at 11:04 AM, Pauline R <cat...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello all,
I noticed that in numerous neighborhoods on the Far North Side and in the Loop, the same two dozen or so plants are used for Spring landscaping. Some of these are true annuals, but others are cold hardy perennials or perennials that will survive indoors. Now that Halloween is nearing, lots of straw bales are on display that could be broken up and used for mulch in November. As far as I know, the majority of this usable plant material is destined for trash/compost, and I'd like to see if it can be redistributed to community gardens, schools, etc, rather than thrown out.
About two months ago, I started contacting several Chambers of Commerce, because they're responsible for some of this landscaping. Three confirmed that the plants were going to be thrown out/composted when it came time to change the plantings. Two said their landscapers could deliver the plants to a pre-determined location. However, I didn't have enough time to arrange a plant redistribution like I wanted to.
I'd like to gauge the level of interest people have for redistributing and/or receiving plants and related materials from Chicago landscapers, with the aim of everything being free. My idea is to do something similar the CCGA plant giveways. Ideally, it would work like this: On the date(s) that landscapers pull plants, the landscapers would transport certain types of pulled plants to a pre-determined location and drop them off there. The giveaway event would be held the same day, and at the end of the day, any remaining unclaimed plants/materials would be removed by these same landscaping companies or another entity. Landscaping companies would be compensated by the Chambers of Commerce who hire them and in return, those Chambers of Commerce could arrange tax deductions from AUA and/or whatever nonprofit or city agency is responsible for hosting the plant giveaway. This way, there are participant incentives for the landscaping companies and for those who hire them.
Plant redistribution sites would be chosen based on their ability to temporarily store a very large volume of plants for free and have free parking available nearby for participants.
What do people think of my ideas? Has anyone tried to do something like this before?
Thanks!
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