I Know Who That Is!

- Darryl McCullough of the Manatee Rare Fruit Council examines a tree bearing tropic beauty peaches. At the council's annual sale on May 20, area residents can buy rare fruit trees and plants and get gardening tips. [HERALD-TRIBUNE STAFF PHOTO/DALE WHITE]

When I opened the Sarasota Herald to the local section this past Monday morning, I saw a familiar face staring back at me. Church member (and Tuesday garden crew member) Darryl McCullough was featured in an article about the growing of tropical fruit. Darryl is a member of the Manatee Rare Fruits Council, and he grows a great variety of tropical fruit at his home   The Tuesday morning gardening crew (and the church) has benefitted greatly from his knowledge: Darryl planted a mini-orchard of seven loquat trees in our front parking area, and exotic fruit trees in back of the kitchen and sanctuary.  All are flourishing. I am surrounded by experts on Tuesday mornings - Bob Milner (orchids), Pat Sindlinger (bromeliads) and Darryl (fruit trees). What is my area of expertise, one might ask.  Well, does carrying bags of mulch and obeying my wife’s gardening instructions count? Probably not.

​Dick Happy, UUCS Garden Crew

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