The Gulf Restoration Network GRN formed in 1994 is a network of environmental, social justice, and citizens' groups and individuals committed to restoring the Gulf of Mexico to an ecologically and biologically sustainable condition. Their efforts, among others, include:

• Fishery management
• Protecting and restoring Gulf waters
• Reducing Mercury emissions
• Restoring wetlands

Of course close to all gardener's hearts is why we shouldn't use cypress mulch for the garden, and, in conjunction with Save Our Cypress Coalition, GRN explains why it's so important.

GRN has the opportunity to receive a percentage of a $50,000 grant from Luzianne Coffee Co. To increase their percent, you need to vote by visiting End Bitterness. You can vote once a day until mid-March to make a difference for this worthwhile charity. Happy Florida Gardening. I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2008.