Palmetto Beach Neighbors

Palmetto Beach Community Garden

Successful Kickoff Event

On August 29, 2009, the residents and friends of Palmetto Beach gathered together to create the community garden. Two raised beds were created - one with vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, green beans, peas, and lettuce; the other with herbs including tarragon, thyme, cilantro, and lavender.

Special Guests and Good Press

Councilwoman Mary Mulhern; Rick Martinez, Director, Sweetwater Organic Farm; USF student volunteers; and representatives from News Channel 8, St. Petersburg Times, and Tampa Tribune all attended.

See below for stories about the event-
* Community digs in for garden project:
http://southtampa2.tbo.com/content/2009/aug/29/community-digs-garden-project/

* Palmetto Beach neighborhood starts a community garden: http://marymulhern.com/2009/08/palmetto-beach-neighborhood-starts-a-community-garden/#comments

* Palmetto Beach builds and plants its first community garden:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/palmetto-beach-builds-and-plants-its-first-community-garden/1033213

Nurturing the garden

The garden needs ongoing care and love. If you are interested in getting involved in any way, please contact Cary Hopkins Eyles, Vice President, PBCA at (813) 248-6563 and cary390.pbca@yahoo.com

Email us
cary390.pbca@yahoo.com

Gardening Resources

Sweetwater Organic Farms
American Community Gardening Association
Green Florida