ISL AND HOME islander

F.I.S.H. continues to assist neighbors

F I S H of Sanibel-Captiva recently switched to a bi-weekly schedule for furnishing and rebuilding products o a n e I a n Point of Distribution (POD) program

S t i l l t a k i n g p l a c e o n F r i d a y s , upcoming distributions are planned for July 14 and 28 from 10 a m to 2 p.m. at the Walk-In Center, at 2430B Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Event dates are subject to change

The program is available to Sanibel-Captiva residents and workers on a first come, first served basis Items may include mattresses, bed frames, chairs, tables, accent furniture, building materials and more

In addition, F I S H is seeking new or gently used four-wheeled walkers with seats and shower chairs for its Equipment Loan Program Those pieces are the most

Fall in love with a native lovegrass

Elliott's lovegrass (Eragrostis elliottii) is a Florida native ornamental grass that tolerates a wide range of conditions, but loves the sandy island soil

This cultivar of loveg r a s s g r o w s i n t u f t e d c l u m p s w i t h t h i n s t i f f leaves It likes full sun a n d w i l l a l s o t o l e r a t e light shade conditions It is a very drought tolerant plant and, once it is established, needs little supplemental watering

Lovegrass is a good plant to use for erosion c o n t r o l a s i t c a n b e planted on steep slopes and other difficult conditions in the landscape This type of lovegrass has almost a blueish color in the leaves, is very easy to grow and makes great cover for small birds and animals

The plant looks great in native gardens as a border plant or in massed plantings It also adds interest to native wildflower gardens

Elliott’s lovegrass will only reach a size of about 2 feet by 2 feet, making it a nice choice for a small area

In The Garden is a joint effort by all at the local garden center, at 3889 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel For more information, contact 239-395-5859 or visit www facebook com/rswalshinthegarden requested and its supply is running low

It offers the complimentary, medical equipment loans as a year-round service, where residents and visitors may borrow the items temporarily on a first come, first served basis

Equipment loans have included: w h e e l c h a i r s a n d t r a n s p o r t c h a i r s (requires a person to push); walkers (non-wheeled, four-legged with wheels, with wheels and seat, and three-wheeled); canes (standard adjustable, four-legged and three-legged with a fold down seat); adjustable crutches; bath bench, bath transfer bench, shower chairs; and commodes and elevated toilet seats (with and without arms)

For more information, call 239-472-4775 or visit https://www fishofsancap org/