Hey leaders in the Tampa Bay area! I want to get as many people involved in this challenge that 350.org is hosting. The idea is to grow or start a garden on either May 14th or 15th this year in honor of getting to work on the environmental and energy challenges facing our society. Lets work at organizing a well though out weekend of action across the Tampa bay area planting gardens.

We will need organizers in every town, places to place the garden (either in community or at someone's home)  as well as individual action by members. We can engage with local organizations and governments as well. Lets show the Tampa Bay area how important it is to grow our food out of our own backyards. During WW2 Americans grew 40% of their vegetables out of their backyards lets bring back the Victory Garden movement.

Below is information from a California group: We can replicate what they did by having these tools available for the Tampa Bay area.

http://www.igrowsonoma.org/350_garden_challenge

• Overview
• How to Participate
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Talking Points
• Prezi presentation about the 350 Garden Challenge
• List of available garden designers/landscapers
• Weekend Community Events- please volunteer at these model garden projects or attend these workshops!
• Final 350 Garden Challenge Packet for participants
• Corrections
• Discount and coupon information
• How to Transform your lawn Video 1
• How to Transform your lawn Video 2
• How to Sheet Mulch Video
• 350 Garden Challenge Overview Video

We can compile some free information, a demo video, and links to local designers/landscappers that are interested in the challenge. This would be a great way to get the idea out as well.