Page 6 - Abacoa Community News - February '21

Page 6, Abacoa

NeighbOrhOOd News

Abacoa Community Garden

While it takes may be made out to APC with Abacoa Community Garden
a village to run a in the memo line. Please send to 4600 Military Trail, Suite
community garden, 212, Jupiter, FL 33458.
there are those that
garner the respect of
all who come to grow.
Virginia “Ginny”
Higgins is one of the
champions of Abacoa
Community Garden,
tirelessly coordinating
volunteer activity
and drumming up
enthusiasm for
those who lend their
personal time for the
greater good.
“She got on board
with the garden early
in its inception and
has been a consistent
enthusiastic supporter
of the garden and
particularly of people,”
said members Tom
and Liz Poulson. “She
has been extraordinary
in making and
maintaining contacts
and raising funds. I
don’t think the garden Get a second opinion on
would have survived
this long without her your financial health.
leadership.”
In addition to her
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coordinator, she has
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people visit their plots.
“When I moved to Florida, I wanted to live in Abacoa
because of the garden,” said Esther Forrest. “On my very Kevin Prazenica, AAMS® Terrence Burns, AAMS®, ChFC® Timothy Lynch
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to help out to keep this wonderful experience available
to new and seasoned gardeners,” Forrest said.
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experience for everyone.
While independent beds are currently full up and
waiting-list only, the community beds come with
membership to the garden. That includes beds for unique
plants, herbs, fruit and flowers.
Those interested can become a member today. For more
information, contact Esther Forrest by email at efberkowitz@
gmail.com. All forms are available in the garden mailbox at
1022 Community Drive (across from Addington Place Senior
Living) or online at www.abacoa.com.
Donations to the garden are always appreciated.
Please send checks to the APC (Abacoa Partnership for
Community) which has a 501(c)(3) designation. Checks

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