St. Peter’s parish garden, 815 E. Meyer Blvd., receives the July Southtown Sparkle award. Created in its current location nine years ago, the garden features more than 14 raised beds of vegetables, blackberries and raspberries, five fruit trees (apple, pears and cherry) and an herb garden. Picnic tables, benches, a fountain and butterfly garden round out the space. This beautiful garden was one of six featured on the Master Garden 2013 Garden Tour. All produce from the garden is distributed to the needy through St. Peter’s year-round food pantry.
The garden is tended by Social Services Director Ray Hain and more than 40 volunteers. Their loving care creates a supportive community within St. Peter’s and allows the parish to reach out to the needy with fresh, delicious produce throughout the growing season. St. Peter’s garden is productive but it is also a place of prayer, reflection and service. St. Peter’s parish and school is located at the corner of Meyer Boulevard and Rockhill Rd. Thanks for being this month’s “sparkler!”