I am proud to present the first edition of the GrowAsis monthly newsletter.This edition introduces the newsletter's purpose, provides 2015 highlights, shares upcoming events and the garden tip of the month. It is my goal to bring awareness on sustainable food cultivation and earth stewardship in every edition. Your support and business are greatly appreciated.
--Owner/Lead Consultant Jacqueline A. Smith

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Grow In the Know: GrowAsis Monthly Newsletter

GrowAsis wants to keep you abreast of what we are doing throughout the growing year. This monthly newsletter gives you opportunities to learn and act on expert advice of urban gardener Jacqueline Smith. Receive notices about upcoming workshops, seasonal product status and garden tips on how to maintain your vegetable oasis all year round. The newsletter is a tool to help you BE EMPOWERED, GROW AND SECURE YOUR OWN FOOD.

2015 Highlights of GrowAsis

Owner Jacqueline Smith was guest speaker of the Woodlawn Summit at the University of Chicago and became a career mentor at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences

Implemented the monthly Mather Urban Garden series for garden education to elders of Mather More than a Cafe

Launched "Pickle Me This" product line of pickled vegetables

Partnered with the Green Lots Project in the Roseland community, Blacks in Green of the Woodlawn community and Black Oaks Sustainability Lab in Pembroke, IL

UPCOMING EVENTS

Learn the importance of sustainable vegetable gardening in the "Straight Outta Soil" monthly sessions at The Healthy Food Hub 2423 E. 75th St. @ 12pm. Saturday, February 6, 2016 *Free but monetary donations are appreciated.

Mather Urban Garden series begins February 9, 2016 @ 10am-11am at Mather More than a Cafe 33 E. 83rd St. in the Chatham neighborhood

Availability of "Pickle Me This" pickles will end March 2016. Pickles will be available August 2016. Humble Herbs handmade tea bags will continue to be available.

GARDEN TIP OF THE MONTH

If you fail to plan then you plan to fail...So PLAN NOW!

Winter is a perfect time to start thinking about lucious leafy greens, tasty tomatoes, healing herbacious plants in your garden. Take this time to plan out what you want to grow this year. It is never too early to do so. While planning ask these questions:

Why do I need a vegetable garden?
When can I commit to growing my food?
What produce do I like to eat?
How much money am I spending on produce now?
Who can help me grow my garden?

Contact GrowAsis' lead consultant Jacqueline Smith for a consultation service to help you get the most of out of your garden experience. For more details go to http://www.growasischicago.com and click on the Services and Products tab.

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growasischicago@gmail.com

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