Oh that was copy/ pasetd from the comunity garden post I made (why not add it here to I thought.) I didn't know there was such a thing I'd be interested I do have some sunflower seeds I got from another forum. (Im not sure how they'd grow here though since I haven't had the time to grow any they are mexican sunflowers (or called somthing similar) I don't have many though since I got a big envolope in the mail with mixxed seed they kept each of the quanities small.

HI I WAS wondering if anybody near here was part of a community garden. I like trading localy (as well as from abroad_) I also Like medicinal uses of plants, and other things as well. SO IS anybody in AURORA ILLINOIS or near by.

Eric, I'm not in Aurora but am close to Midway (figure about 30 miles from your neck of the woods) but I am an avid native plant enthusiast with a city size garden packed lots of natives primarily species not cultivars. Currently, I am having to reduce one to two of my native plant beds in my small back yard to accomodate vegetables and must remove some of the plants - some will stay but we're planning on incorporationg some organic vegetables next year. I am actually looking for good homes for some of these plants as I cannot possibly sell all of them to clients - there's far too many. Just let me know if you would like some.

Miss Lilacs, I certainly never intended to exclude anyone from the club based on age, interest, or location. I do realize that there are clubs composed exclusively of elderly ladies, and that fills an important niche for them, but I'm looking to fill a different niche, that of the average homeowner that works during the day, is busy with kids, and needs a horticultural resource that can help him/her with a boring landscape, or just wants to get started in gardening. I expect and look forward to quite a few elderly members. Age = experience! Crocheting may not be the focus of the club, but I would be surprised if you were the only member to have that hobby. As far as where you live, I specified a local region just so people wouldn't have to drive far to attend a meeting. I don't want to travel all the way to the Botanical Garden for a meeting because it's inconvenient. There is room in the Denver area to support many garden clubs. I just think each area needs its own simply for convenience. If a club formed in your area, I am sure you could arrange a ride from another member. We had several such arrangements in our Illinois club, and some of those elderly crocheters were fantastic gardeners! Keep watch for more information. If this new club is successful, you may still be able to join and hitch a ride with someone. Congratulations for escaping Illinois. I lived there my whole life and could hardly stand it. I have an 8yr old solid black cat named Shadow. He just loves the garden I'm currently creating. Keep in touch.