Hello Sarasota Gardeners!

Another week and another leap towards our garden blossoming into being. Our latest update comes with yet another opportunity for those who'd like to contribute to the garden in a big way: the wish list has been updated! Now we've already got some contributions from generous patrons but there's plenty of wonderful opportunities to show your support for the garden, whether as an individual, a group, or a larger company.

Here is the wish list with both the items requested and the monetary values that would be matched towards their purchase. The donation is tax-deductible and monetary. Donors will be recognized at the grand opening of Culverhouse Park and with a plaque affixed to the structure or items donated. For more information about donating, you can email the Donations Coordinator, Marcia Freeman at otherstuff5@verizon.net .

And below another copy for those interested in our progress:

$10,000 The windmill
 
$5,000 The well
 
$2,000 The cistern
 
$13,000 The fencing around the organic vegetable garden
 
$4,90000 Mulch and compost bins
 
$1,000 A Living Tribute – One site-specific tree, including planting and care.
[ONE DONATED SO FAR]
 
$2,340 Tool shed, including permit [THIS HAS BEEN DONATED]
 
$2,500 A county approved recycled plastic bench. The park bench will be
 maintained in perpetuity.
 
$500 A county approved wood park bench and maintenance for the life
 of the bench.
 
$400 One weatherproof bulletin board