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The Horticulture Club is an active group dedicated to organic gardening. The club
has a 5+ acre Community Garden located at 151 Sun City Blvd. near the Sun City property entrance on
Hwy 195. As you drive out Sun City Blvd., look for a windmill on your left.
This area has been leveled, fenced and has over 225 raised garden beds measuring 6 ft by 24
ft, filled with organic soil. These beds are used by club members for raising flowers and produce
free of browsing animals. Additional beds will be constructed by the members as the club grows. All
beds have water provided by a deep water well that is on the site.
An 8 ft by 12 ft glass-paneled greenhouse has been moved to the site and been fitted with
shelves for raising seedlings. Our maintenence barn is nearly complete. Additional greenhouses are
being planned for the site.
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Club members include several Master Gardeners as well as many other members with
myriad areas of expertise. All share their knowledge with other members of the club and the
community. There are many opportunities for club members to learn and participate in
establishing new garden areas, including herb beds, fruit vines and nut and fruit trees,
and the development of organic gardening training programs.
There are seasonal sales of surplus vegetables, herbs and starter plants to Sun City
residents. Also, organic garden products such as compost and compost tea are for sale
year-round.
If you are interested in the club and it's activities, you are cordially invited to
visit us on Saturday mornings from 9 to 12:00 AM at our garden site, or join us at our regular
monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm in the Atrium of the Activities
Center.
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