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Communication in Groups and Collaborations (opens the original)
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When people complain about having to follow verge garden guidelines, they are really complaining about the governance that is used to balance fairness, safety, and access to all involved. It means that the world is not just about them and their priorities. No matter what sort of group you are and what your project, good systems, clear governance, and transparency make life easier. They provide the guardrails to keep people working toward a common purpose and enable you to get much more done, esp
How to set up a private Substack for your core team (opens the original)
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Whether you are a committee for a formal organisation or a loose group of change-makers, a shared platform for documentation and communication is essential. There are many platforms available in the corporate world but, for many of us, Substack has many advantages and it’s free. This is something I recommend groups do in the Essential Skills book, Chapter 7, Maintain Discipline and Momentum. p.95 I’ve helped several groups set up their private Substack publications for the core team members. Her
Quick Guides (opens the original)
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Current Quick GuidesYou can buy and download the guides on my online bookstore. They are in PDF format so you will only need one to share with your group. How to set up a private Substack for your core group (September 2026)Discussion and WishlistPlease use the comments if you to ask questions or share your experience. Are there more guides that would save you time and trouble working it out? <a class="button primary" href="https://shadylanesproject.substack.com/p/quick-gui
Surprise Visitor (opens the original)
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Services, and the associated workers, are some of the many users and uses of the verge. It doesn’t matter whether they come daily or years apart, you have to consider them when planting a verge garden. Sometimes it’s planned with warnings so you can prepare, often not. That’s the reality of gardening on public land. <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!P5fv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaw
TREENET Symposium 2026 - Takeaways (opens the original)
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This was my first time at the annual TREENET Symposium; it won’t be the last. TREENET is an AcronymIt’s easy to assume that it’s just another group of people who love trees, but the text always being uppercase is a clue. TREENET stands for Tree and Roadway Experimental and Educational Network.I found it was very much a network: interdisciplinary, intentional, and strategic. The sort of diverse network that fosters curiosity with a welcoming of different viewpoints and exploration of the connecti
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