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| Cynthia |
Posted - Sep 03 2005 : 07:51:50 AM
Hi farmgirls!
I am currently living in Chicago but thinking of moving to Madison, Wisconsin. My boyfriend and I are looking for an engery efficient/green home in that area so that we can still live in a city and have a garden too. I am looking for any information about this and also wanting to meet some other farmgirls in Chicago or Wisconsin.
Thanks for all the help. Happy gardening.
Cynthia |
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| lonestargal |
Posted - Oct 02 2005 : 09:28:53 AM
Hi Cynthia and Welcome to MJF!!! You'll love it here. |
| Julia |
Posted - Oct 01 2005 : 09:22:57 AM
Welcome Cynthia from the Oregon Coast! Glad to have you on board! Simply, Julia
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
| Cynthia |
Posted - Sep 30 2005 : 6:38:35 PM
Thanks to all who have welcomed me. I am going to check out some areas in Wisconsin next week. Thanks for the recommendations. They really help. I would love to be a part of group if there are others who want to meet sometime. Cynthia |
| Kim |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 08:41:34 AM
Welcome! I'm from Illinois also! We have a lake home in Wisconsin as well, in Mauston.
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
| danelle |
Posted - Sep 13 2005 : 7:05:13 PM
Hi Cynthia - I lived in Madison fifteen years ago and now live in Delafield which is 45 minutes west of Madison. It is a wonderful place, rolling hills, great bike trails and one of the most lovely farmers market you can find in the midwest. There are many resources for what you are looking for, have you looked into the SunPrairie or Mazomanie? Also check out the local Slow Food movement website, you will find a strong presence in that area and may find some good advice from people who are farming in the area. |
| owwlady |
Posted - Sep 13 2005 : 3:32:01 PM
Hi Cynthia, I live in Germantown WI, about an hour from Madison. I think you'll like the area. I'm trying to find a Chapter around the general area to join, maybe with more farmgirls in the area it will happen. Welcome, you'll love these forums. Jan |
| reader |
Posted - Sep 13 2005 : 2:30:03 PM
Hi. I am a fellow farmgirl from Chicago. I grew up in the city and now work downtown although I live in the suburbs. Are you definately moving to Madison? It is a lovely area. As a native Chicago resident it is hard for me to think of any better city on the planet, but I must admit that I have been eyeing property out west (Wyoming) as a possible retirement area. I guess I am just confused farmgirl or ranch hand!!!! |
| katie-ell |
Posted - Sep 12 2005 : 11:35:15 AM
Hi Cynthia -- I'm in the northern burbs of Chicago. Used to have a community plot in Evanston when we lived there. Now we have 1/2 acre, but less sun as the years go by because we're always planting trees and shrubs (my husband's passion). I'm a perennial and herb gardener, and also had great tomatoes and peppers this year. I did my pepper plants in large containers, using a combo of Miracle Gro garden soil (from H Depot) and soilless mix in the containers. Had to water every day, but we have tons of habeneros, scotch bonnets, banana peppers, jalapas, and salsa peppers. It's such a drag to water every day, though. Do you have to pay for water in the city? We have Lake Michigan water, but have to pay for it -- I hate to think of what our bill will be this year. Midsummer last year it was $200. But we always think that paying for the water is cheaper than paying to have dead trees removed and replaced! Cheers on your decision to move to Madison. Very pretty up there. A progressive community -- you'll like it! Kathy |
| lonestargal |
Posted - Sep 12 2005 : 09:50:55 AM
Hi Cynthia!! I'm no where near Chicago but just wanted to say Welcome to MJF!!! You'll love it here. |
| Cynthia |
Posted - Sep 12 2005 : 09:21:44 AM
Thanks for all the warm welcomes! I look forward to learning from all the farmgirls. Right now I am gardening in a community garden plot (only about 4 x 6') but it is the city so I'll take whatever land I can get. I also do flower gardening in the corner of the block, condo gardening, and my deck container gardening. It has been pretty dry in Chicago. So most of the time we have spent watering (and eating). Lots of beans and cucumbers!
Happy gardening.
Cynthia |
| Eileen |
Posted - Sep 04 2005 : 10:27:04 AM
Hi Cynthia, My daughter lives in a little place near Bayfield Wisconsin called Redcliff. It is lovely there and this time of year the color show cannot be missed.
Clare posted a topic about green communities on the forum yesterday so if you go to her profile you can find the link in the post.
Many of us are living green as much as we can right where we are but the idea of a group that works together seems wonderful especially if you have young children.
Welcome!
Eileen
songbird; singing joy to the earth |
| quiltedess |
Posted - Sep 04 2005 : 09:15:53 AM
Madison, WI, is beautiful. In fact all of Wisconsin is beautiful. Good luck for achieving your dream.
Nancy |
| KarenP |
Posted - Sep 04 2005 : 05:31:26 AM
Welcome Cynthia,
Come and join us in Wisconsin!
Enjoy the forum.
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
| WisGal35 |
Posted - Sep 03 2005 : 2:50:54 PM
Welcome Cynthia!
I grew up in Chicago metro, now live in 'far north' suburb of Kenosha County, Wis., just over the border and about 1.5 hrs to Madison. I've visited there quite a few times, it's a beutiful city that always seems to be high up on the 'most wonderful places to live' lists. Pretty sure you'll find lots of like-minded people there, and know you'll find them here on the site!
Cathy |
| mollymae |
Posted - Sep 03 2005 : 08:15:41 AM
Hi Cynthia! Welcome to MJF! There's a few gals that live in Madison, hopefully you'll hear from them. I'm in Beaver Dam, which is appx. an hour north of Madison :) I will look forward to getting to know you!!
Cead Mile Failte,
Molly
"This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet."~Rumi
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