Molly Seurynck

Plot #20

North or South Tower: 

South

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How long have you lived at IT?:

Since Spring 2017

Tell us about your family: 

I live with my husband, Daniel, and dog Pepper.  I grew up in Michigan.   

Do you have pets?: 

A fluffy little buddy named Banana Pepper.  He's a 4 year old Maltese

What is your favorite restaurant in Chicago?:  

I'm not sure I have just one favorite.  But Demera is definitely on the list. 

Sox or Cubs?: 

Go Cubs: I love hearing their fans cheer from my window

What do you enjoy most about Lake Michigan?: 

Fresh water is better than salt water.  That's a hill I'll die on.  

Do you prefer the smell of rain or fall leaves?: 

The smell of rain is so crisp and refreshing

What is your favorite flower?:

Tulips, especially the frilly ones

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Did you garden as a child?:

Yes, mostly flowers when I was young.  I started my "salsa garden"

in high school so we could have fresh ingredients for salsa all summer. 

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Also, it was always my responsibility to wrangle and relocate snakes 

when my mom spotted them in the garden. 

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Who gardens with you now?:

Just me, my husband is not particularly interested.

What inspired you to join the community garden?: 

An opportunity to be outside in the city.

And I love a project. 

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What has been your most successful foray in gardening?:

When I lived in eSwatini, I grew an amazing flower garden as a retention wall.  I had mint, cosmos,

zinnias, marigolds, and poppies.  The gogo I lived with called it Eden. 

We also had great success with ratatouille ingredients in our vegetable garden. 

 We enjoyed sharing with many neighbors. 

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What are you most excited to grow in your plot this year?: 

Flowers and herbs.  

Do you start your plants from seed or seedling?:

Seedlings for what I can.  But I'm not afraid to start from seed. 

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What do you wish you had space to grow?: 

A mulberry tree

What has been your favorite ITCG event?: 

The concert in the garden.

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What is your favorite thing to cook or cocktail to mix?:

I love cooking for friends. 

Are you gardening for the produce or just for fun?: 

Just fun and freshness

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Any plans for garden decor (seasonal or not)?: 

I plan to trellis this year.  Both for decoration and to battle the wind.  

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