ZIP TRIP MARCH 25

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 Our 3 stop zip trip will be Sat. March 25th starting at 9:45 Am sharp.

1st stop will be Ensley Grove south end of Merritt Island, 9880 South Tropical trail  . This is a 5th generation family owned mango grove. The grove has over 60 trees with mango varieties only found in their grove. This grove has a rich heritage and both John and Ed his son both deceased were pioneers in developing mango cultivars. Their niece and grandson will share this history as well as tell you about the different Mango’s .

 

2nd stop  at noon, will be at 1755 Jaren St, Merritt Island, at Bill and Lek Wallace's home, long time members of our club. They have a 1 1/2 acre grove covered with  fruit trees such as Jack fruit , Mango’s ,lychee’s Sapote’s as well as some beautiful tropical flowers.

 

3rd stop  Around 2:15 will be at   2231 Fields Ave Merritt Island, Rod and Christine Davignon. 2 Acre lot with everything you can imagine . They specialize with at least 6 fruit tree I’ve never heard of. They both love to plant something that no one has ever heard of. You will really enjoy this couple.  Their place is located off north tropical trail just below 524 bridge.

 

Suggestions: try to go to rest rooms between stops as most don’t have rest rooms available, leave an impression with these people who have volunteered their place by bringing some fruit if you have some or a fruit tree you can’t plant or have propagated. Refreshments will be furnished by club Space will be limited to around 20 people so PLEASE car pool. No picking unless you get permission.  Pass on to club members who don’t get emails about trip.  Directions will come later on in month. Any questions please call Lin Flake 321 271 1484