The Board of the POC Community Garden Club is excited to share an update. Over the last several months, the Board has filed all state and federal forms to secure our Recognition of Exemption under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS code, written By-Laws and Garden Site Rules, as well as secured some funds to start the program. We would like to give a huge “thank you” to the POC Improvement District for allowing us to use four areas of land on the corner of Harrison and 16th St. for the garden and to Willy Ragusin from POC Electric, for clearing the land and helping us to prepare for leveling and building raised beds. Our plans are to have Phase I, which consists of 20 raised beds. ready for spring planting.

Our first Annual Meeting will be held on October 18. Check our Facebook page for place and time. At this meeting we will elect our new Board Members as well as formally accept the By-Laws and Garden Site Rules. Everyone is invited to join the POC Community Garden Club for just $20. The monthly Community Garden Club meetings will provide an opportunity to share knowledge and ideas with gardeners in the community. The monthly programs will focus on a variety of topics including: natural fertilizers, pest control and weed prevention suggestions; canning and food preservation; companion planting; and, appropriate plants and timelines for Zone 9b.

We are excited about our progress and hope you will join us.