
Founded by Patti McGauley in 2006, we are a
local organic gardening club in Polk County for those who want to learn to grow their
own produce in order to enjoy the benefits of fresh seasonal veggies,
fruits, nuts & herbs.
To that end we have
joined together to begin "growing" our soil. "First you grow the soil & the
plants will come"
Local organic farmers & ranchers are joining our ranks. At our farmers
markets members can buy & sell their produce and organic wares, filling a much-needed
niche for available fresh local organic produce, free range eggs, organic grass
fed beef, soap, raw milk, etc.
"Come and visit us at: Saturday Lakeland Farmers Curb Market"
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Anyone who wants to learn to grow or buy bigger, better, sweeter produce
(including these carambolas photographed in Patti's backyard the afternoon of our
first meeting) and learn about living green --welcome!
Peggy Campbell,
Moderator
Leslie
Zambito, Secretary
Brenda
Whitney,
Treasurer
Tom Carroll, Webmaster
Peg (863)904-8620 pegjeffcamp@yahoo.com
Leslie (863)816-8811 plzambito@verizon.net
Tom (863) 581-5056 dawnlightsmile@yahoo.com
Our deepest sympathy goes to the family
of Patti McGauley,
founder of Barefoot Gardener. Patti passed away August
19, 2009
A Celebration of her life was held at the home of Peg and Jeff Campbell the following Wedenesday, attended by friends, family and the Barefoot Gardeners
All Good Things to you, Patti!