Thanks again for an encouraging editorial. I have been dithering about contacting my local Council in East Gippsland to try and get some involvement with spreading the idea of verge gardening and involving more residents then groups later.
The council is already preparing a Verge Garden Policy or statement , for release in 2024. I would like to see it released as a bit of a publicity event for the idea and to form some informal local networks.
However I keep thinking this is a bit 'pushy' and am putting off the moment to take action!! As I said in my intro when I joined the group, I tend to rush into projects, then keep second guessing myself.
However, I see from Gayle's post that is it an effective pathway, so will start writing the letter today. Fingers crossed for a positive response.
Yes, it’s hard to find that balance between being too pushy and not being forward enough. Does your council have any events or stalls at shows or expos where you might meet people and through several conversations you all work out if/how you interests align?
Sometimes there are pathways with volunteer groups - community development as well as the environmental groups.
I wonder if we could add a sort of matchmaking function to the site where people can find others from the same council area.
Your own garden is the first step. It’s what shows people you are serious about doing and are committed to the long-term. The experience also means you have ready answers to many of the “what if...?” questions.
It would be useful, I think, to have a match making function, as long as access is easy. I'm still learning about substack).
Next year I will be working more on connections with council and locals, so maybe I will need a dedicated posting area or Facebook group. What would be your suggestion? cheers.
Thanks again for an encouraging editorial. I have been dithering about contacting my local Council in East Gippsland to try and get some involvement with spreading the idea of verge gardening and involving more residents then groups later.
The council is already preparing a Verge Garden Policy or statement , for release in 2024. I would like to see it released as a bit of a publicity event for the idea and to form some informal local networks.
However I keep thinking this is a bit 'pushy' and am putting off the moment to take action!! As I said in my intro when I joined the group, I tend to rush into projects, then keep second guessing myself.
However, I see from Gayle's post that is it an effective pathway, so will start writing the letter today. Fingers crossed for a positive response.
Yes, it’s hard to find that balance between being too pushy and not being forward enough. Does your council have any events or stalls at shows or expos where you might meet people and through several conversations you all work out if/how you interests align?
Sometimes there are pathways with volunteer groups - community development as well as the environmental groups.
I wonder if we could add a sort of matchmaking function to the site where people can find others from the same council area.
Your own garden is the first step. It’s what shows people you are serious about doing and are committed to the long-term. The experience also means you have ready answers to many of the “what if...?” questions.
Yes I am working on my garden inside and outside fothe fence. It's a new house for me, so early stages yet.
It would be useful, I think, to have a match making function, as long as access is easy. I'm still learning about substack).
Next year I will be working more on connections with council and locals, so maybe I will need a dedicated posting area or Facebook group. What would be your suggestion? cheers.