The POC Community Garden Club hosted a “Come Help Us Grow” dinner and auction to a sold out crowd on the evening of January 28, 2023, at the Port O’Connor Community Center. Guests were treated to appetizers, games, a silent auction that boasted many choice items that were so generously donated by community members and businesses, and an open bar that featured a “Blueberry Lavender Vodka Spritzer.” Guests then dined on a wonderful meal and unlimited wine provided by Danny McGuire with Texas de Brazil, Pam Johnson with Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine and dessert provided by Kim Dickens with Josies Mexican Food and Cantina. Entertainment was provided by
Lilli and Jan. All guests walked away with “veggie” cookies made by Brookies Cookies. The fundraiser was a “green” success and we exceeded our fundraising goal!

The Club would like to thank not only those Club members that volunteered to decorate, serve, and clean-up but to the many folks that contributed monetary donations, silent auction items, food items and beverages. Also huge thanks to Barbara Briggs, George Ganem, Joy Wehmeyer, Jerra Lee, Wellman Insurance Agency, and Frances Alexander for their cash donations.

We are in the process of constructing the raised beds and will have them ready for spring planting. We are in the planning stages for Phase II and are working on planting fruit trees and designing chicken coops.

Our next Membership Educational meeting is 6:00 p.m. on February 21st at the POC Library. Master Gardener Mike Martignoni from Victoria will speak on Pest Control and Companion Planting. If you would like to join the Garden Club you can do so at the meeting for $20 for the year, or $5 a meeting.