Hello again Sarasota County Gardeners! Here are our latest updates.

We've formed the Fundraising Committee, headed by Chairperson Sara Slate. Already there are whispers about Founder's Bricks, T-shirts, and maybe even a concert. More details will come in the following weeks.

On that same vein, a local group has applied for a matching grant to help pay for fences, benches, landscaping, a shed, etc. A special thanks to Marcia Freeman, Leila Frangie, Maria Ferrer, and Gene Penner for their help towards our garden's future.

In an effort to get the word out to our neighbors, Maria Ferrer is heading a committee to network with local homeowners associations so our local gardeners can get information about Culverhouse Garden and how to sign up. Many people still don't know about Culverhouse Community Organic Garden and Culverhouse Park. Spread the word!

A landscape Committee is meeting next week with county extension services rep. Annemarie Post to choose the Florida Friendly plants that will surround and border our circular garden plots.