We still need to add a tree, and divert the downspout to the rain garden, & also add a rain barrel.
The hard work was done by Let’s Go Chicago’s participants!
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20 Sep
CNT-West Garden – almost ready for plants
Center for Neighborhood Technology’s new garden on Western Avenue is almost ready for plants.
Most of the hardscape work is done. Some work is still required to get the pergola finished. Plants should arrive this week and will be installed this weekend by Chicago Conservation Corps!
6 Jul
It is about time….. or perhaps it is a revolution?
What do you wish you could find out quickly from your mobile phone?
There is an effort in Chicago supporting the development of these apps. See the excerpt below:
“Four governmental agencies. Over 175 data sets. $50,000 in awards. Real time technical assistance. Connecting communities with software developers.
The Apps for Metro Chicago, IL competition is an unprecedented #opengov software challenge.”
9 Jun
Green Infrastructure! ….in progress
I have a project underway. I was able to admire my green infrastructure during last night’s rain. What a thing of beauty – the water travels out the downspout and to the raingarden area. In spite of the shady location and very gluey black clay, the water infiltrates quite quickly – thank you honeylocust tree!
Green infrastructure still under construction but fully functional:
24 May
from empty lot ….. to garden! The Bloomingdale Compound’s little slice of heaven.
The first step is to bring in clean garden mix and place it at 18-24″ depth.
It is important to not drive on the soil with equipment. The skidsteer placed the soil and did minor backdragging to grade it. Hand shoveling was done to finish up the grade and fill in the corners. Boxes will be built this week to keep the soil in place.
For the first year we’re planting lots of corn, beans that climb the corn, squash, beets, tomatoes, and greens. There will be a raspberry & blackberry patch soon, bearing fruit next year. We’ll espalier some apple trees on the fence at the front of the lot.
Over this first year, we will be building trellises for climbing edibles like cucumbers, various squashes, peas, and beans. There will also be a pergola for heavier edibles like grapes.
To top it all off, we have an artist who will paint the fence with an amazing array of fun imagery!
4 May
Some little sketches…..
Sometimes the quickest way to communicate an idea is through a simple sketch.
13 Apr
Yes, I’ve been doing this a while…..
Here’s a link to some past projects. Please enjoy!!!
http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexialandarch
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alexia-Paul-Landscape-Architect-Urban-Designer/131888656881995
