During a recent meeting of the Parks & Keep SPI Beautiful Committee in South Padre Island, members discussed the progress of the community garden plots at Butterfly Park. The committee reported that four out of five available garden boxes have received applications, prompting a decision on how to allocate these plots.

The committee opted to assign the boxes based on the order of applications received. The first four applicants are Amy Bonker from Sea Turtle, Kelly Larson, Jose Sanchez, and Lucinda, with the fourth box going to Sabrina Wallace. Each gardener will be responsible for their respective plots from August until January 26.

In addition to the box assignments, the committee explored ideas for the fifth box, suggesting the planting of zinnias or plumeria seeds as a starter garden. This initiative aims to create a welcoming environment and potentially allow for the relocation of seedlings to other areas once they mature.

Concerns were raised regarding the watering system for the gardens, particularly for the plumeria, which requires specific moisture conditions. The committee plans to verify with a member named Adrienne to ensure that the watering system can accommodate the different needs of the plants.

The meeting concluded positively, with members expressing satisfaction with the progress made and the plans for the community garden. This initiative not only enhances the local environment but also fosters community engagement and participation in gardening activities.