new garden in the mystic land of peacocks

In the neighborhood I grew up in there was an old, abandoned lot. Peacocks roamed there. Sometimes I'd walk over and try to peer inside. It was wonderful fuel for a child's imagination.

Now that land is being transformed into a community garden, and they could use some support. Here's the info. 

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Coming soon to Downtown Orlando...

The Coytown Community Garden

This summer, Orlando’s newest and biggest community garden will be opening its gates to local residents. In partnership with Simple Living Institute and the City of Orlando, neighborhood residents are coordinating efforts to establish a (new) green space.

The Coytown Community Garden will serve as a place for families and individuals to gather, learn and grow, by participating in sustainable, local food production. The garden site is located on former Navy Base property that is being converted into the new Orlando Mountain Bike Park. The transformation of this land is being facilitated entirely by volunteers, grants and donations. 

We are currently seeking the help of the local community in acquiring the funds, materials and tools needed to complete the garden startup project. With your help, our 50+ gardeners and volunteers can break ground on Orlando’s biggest community garden.

 We are asking local residents and businesses to support our efforts by making a donation to this garden startup project by visiting our website: www.coytowngarden.com

We would also be happy to also accept a donation of materials or tools (new or recycled) for the garden. We are in need of...

Lumber
Screws and various hardware
PVC pipe, fittings, and glue
Hoses, hose racks, nozzles, and spigots
Gardening tools (shovels, rakes, trowels, pitchforks, hand pruners, wheelbarrow)
Padlock and keys
Paint

If you wish to donate materials, or pay by a method other than Paypal, please email: Coytown@me.com"