Many of you are aware that VISTA Gardens has a very large compost production program. However, due to the unprecedented extreme heat and humidity we are experiencing this summer plus the understandable lack of interest by our members in volunteering to turn the bins, the VISTA Gardens Board of Directors is suspending all intake to the compost bins. The Board will review the situation again at our next meeting in early September. During normal times, we pick up almost daily a very large load of discarded fruits and vegetables from our local food pantry here in Carrollwood Village. If you garden or community is interested in picking up these discards until VISTA is again able to resume our pickups, please reply here and I can put you in touch with our food pantry leaders.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just starting to dig in the dirt, we’re thrilled to have you join our gardening community. So grab your gloves and a sense of curiosity—there’s a place for you here, and we can’t wait to grow together!
1st Annual Community Garden Tour
November 3rd | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
This self-guided tour will provide the opportunity to tour over 20 community gardens across three counties while learning about best gardening practices, meeting neighbors, and basking in the serene delight that community gardens bring!
Grab your ticket to the Community Garden Tour and a chance to win two tickets to a Tampa Bay Lightning game of your choice! Don’t miss out—dig in and score big!