John and Janyel Taylor, from Ralph Taylor’s Nurseries, are the leaders of the Manasota Florida Nursery Growers Landscape Association (FNGLA). This group of growers and landscapers participate in a charitable project each year, something sustainable that fits the mission of a charitable organization making a difference in our community. They pool their resources and manpower to produce the plants and equipment needed, create a design, then install with their people. “They were very generous to choose The Bishop for their annual project.” said Marti King, vice president of The Bishop’s Board of Trustees, “It seems to be a great fit for their mission and ours.”
The outdoor space behind The Mosaic Backyard Universe—The backyard behind the backyard—was a perfect fit. There was already a good structure for planting: grow tables, earth boxes, irrigation, timers, and gardening beds. FNGLA focused on connecting The Bishop’s team of educators with plants of varying texture and fragrance, succulents, and pollinators. They brought native and Florida friendly plants to help us create buffers and beautiful places along with touchable and smellable plants to enjoy. It is a great beginning for the plants that will continuously grow. The Taylors plan on staying in touch with The Bishop, as advisers, when the time comes time to expand, teaching staff about composting, worm gardens, and attracting butterflies.
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