The Collective (11th and Harvard Coffee/cafe/bar)

[mjchamplin]

I didn't even know there was a kennel shop across from you and I only live a block away.  Constructive criticism to all small neighborhood-based merchants: don't assume all the neighbors know your business is there just from signage.  Don't be afraid to take flyers door-to-door, the vast majority of residents don't mind and would love to see worthwhile businesses that add to a neighborhood thrive. 

Here, here. Promote yourself to the neighborhood.

[TURobY]

To Enid's credit, I would like to point out that Urban Garden attended our (Renaissance) neighborhood association meeting. The owners of The Collective have also come. I'd love to see more neighborhood businesses be active in the neighborhood associations... that goes for areas all around the city.

[dbacks fan]

After Hardwood, there was the totally awful sports bar that had all the HDTVs; they were famous in the TU sports fan world for promising to air a TU-BYU game (no one else in town had it), then never managing to get it on the air.  I remember getting a call from the famous Bill Babb asking whether they had pulled it off.  Instead, we got to watch a bouncer fight a belligerent OU fan with a mullet.[/b]

It wasn't Brian Bosworth was it? 

[Conan71]

To Enid's credit, I would like to point out that Urban Garden attended our (Renaissance) neighborhood association meeting. The owners of The Collective have also come. I'd love to see more neighborhood businesses be active in the neighborhood associations... that goes for areas all around the city.

I think Enid and her family have done a good job.  Only thing I wish they'd do is stay open on Sunday.  I hate to think how many people go on to Lowe's or HD when they figure out UG is closed.  Sunday seems like it would be such a great high-volume day.  Even if they opened at 12 or 12:30.  (hint, hint... )

[tshane250]

Speaking of Urban Garden, does anyone know if they sell vegetable starts, such as tomato plants and the like?  I live just a block away and want to support the local guys when possible.   

[Conan71]

Speaking of Urban Garden, does anyone know if they sell vegetable starts, such as tomato plants and the like?  I live just a block away and want to support the local guys when possible.   

Yep. 

Didn't realize you lived so close, we are neighbors...at least for the next month or so.

[Enid]

Hi,
Yes we do have tomatoes, peppers, and squash.  All kinds of herbs from Hogshooter Farms in Bartlesville.  We are going to be opening on Sundays this year.  I plan on opening this Sunday from 1-4 and every Sunday after that, except for April 26, when we will be at the OKC half marathon.  I actually have enough business now that I've hired a worker bee.  So now there are 3 of us there!  Thanks for all the support from everyone.  It was really tuff for a while but my hubby and I pulled out our amazing CPA skills and I started selling hydroponics to get me thru the winter months.

I hope to add a small greenhouse this fall (I'm working on a SBA loan, since I survived a year) and a small stage for acoustic music on Saturdays and for gardening/hydroponic seminars this summer.  Does anyone know where I can find info about the permits, etc. for the music?  Also I hope to begin selling microgreens and lettuce this fall  and into winter.

Thanks again!

[Conan71]

Hi,
Yes we do have tomatoes, peppers, and squash.  All kinds of herbs from Hogshooter Farms in Bartlesville.  We are going to be opening on Sundays this year.  I plan on opening this Sunday from 1-4 and every Sunday after that, except for April 26, when we will be at the OKC half marathon.  I actually have enough business now that I've hired a worker bee.  So now there are 3 of us there!  Thanks for all the support from everyone.  It was really tuff for a while but my hubby and I pulled out our amazing CPA skills and I started selling hydroponics to get me thru the winter months.

I hope to add a small greenhouse this fall (I'm working on a SBA loan, since I survived a year) and a small stage for acoustic music on Saturdays and for gardening/hydroponic seminars this summer.  Does anyone know where I can find info about the permits, etc. for the music?  Also I hope to begin selling microgreens and lettuce this fall  and into winter.

Thanks again!

YESSSS!!!!!

You have no idea how many people this is going to please in the 'hood.

[tshane250]

Yes we do have tomatoes, peppers, and squash.

Excellent, I just happen to need tomatoes, peppers, and squash.  Hopefully, I will be by sometime this weekend. 

[Enid]

By the way , I love the cat picture.  Kitty Porn! Its hott!

[brianh]

To Enid's credit, I would like to point out that Urban Garden attended our (Renaissance) neighborhood association meeting. The owners of The Collective have also come. I'd love to see more neighborhood businesses be active in the neighborhood associations... that goes for areas all around the city.

I think I may have just moved into this neighborhood(12th & Florence Ave).  How often does this NA meet?

[TURobY]

I think I may have just moved into this neighborhood(12th & Florence Ave).  How often does this NA meet?

Welcome to the neighborhood. The NA meets 2-3 times a year. You'll see little yard signs pop up around the neighborhood about a week before the meeting, or you can check the NA website: www.rnatulsa.com. You actually JUST missed the last meeting about a week or two ago.

[Conan71]

I think I may have just moved into this neighborhood(12th & Florence Ave).  How often does this NA meet?

Welcome to the 'hood.

[brianh]

Welcome to the 'hood.

Thanks,  met a bunch of friendly neighbors so far.  Should be a good experience.