The Miracle Fruit Project and berry distribution

[Capt John]

THE MIRACLE FRUIT PROJECT 2007
Members of CFGC have been growing Miracle Fruit for over six years and distributing the fruit to persons undergoing chemotherapy to help improve the taste of food for these persons. Patients undergoing chemotherapy may experience a metallic taste when eating. Some people have benefited from the “miracle” effect when consuming Miracle Fruit berries prior to consuming food. The berries can be capable of overcoming the unpleasant sour and metallic flavors experienced, and work best if followed by a sweet food the person likes, for example “peaches”. The success of the past uses of this berry has lead a team of the CFGC board members to develop the Miracle Fruit Project.
Utilizing our experience, board members plan to design and plant Miracle Fruit gardens at agriculturally appropriate host locations within the membership of the CFGC. The host gardener will be trained in the simple care of these plants that are well adapted to growing in Collier County. The host gardener will maintain the plants with organic practices, and harvest fruit for the CFGC to distribute.

CFGC will supply host gardeners with a garden designed into their existing landscape including plants, information, aid in establishment of miracle fruit plants and on going advice on care of the miracle garden. The Host Gardener will donate space and care for the plants. The harvested ripe fruit will be donated back to the administrators of CFGC to distribute free of charge. The Miracle Garden team will be picking sites amongst the CFGC based on willingness to participate, expected long term continuation with the project, and correct environmental conditions to produce Miracle Fruit. CFGC plans to distribute the berries to individuals who may benefit from them, free of charge primarily within our community, but on an as available basis to whoever may be willing to try them.

The gardens can begin producing within one year, but will take up to seven years to reach full potential, and can remain productive for decades. CFGC plans to promote the benefits of these plants as a way to reach out to the community. The club will also promote it as a way for anyone with a yard or lanai to give back to the community.

[Capt John]

Collier Fruit Growers Council
Grow a Miracle!



Miracle Garden
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CFGC will send a member of the Miracle Gardens Project committee to your garden location to help evaluate the Miracle Fruit growing potential of your location and to provide education in the fruit’s cultivation. CFGC will provide Miracle Fruit plants for sale and free assistance to any gardeners that want to participate with the project and submit berries. CFGC will sponsor plants within the gardens of our membership that complete a favorable horticultural evaluation. CFGC will offer an evaluation, assistance, and participation to anyone who requests it without regard to membership. Questions may be submitted to the CFGC Chair of the Miracle Garden Project at any time.
Please submit this form to:
John Puig / Chair of CFGC Miracle Garden Committee
4115 Lorraine Ave.
Naples, Fl. 34104
(239) 601-2919 / captjohn@naplesbiofuel.com

Total number of Plants growing / dates

Number of plants sponsored by CFGC

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Are you willing to self-sponsor garden? Y N

[Capt John]

Collier Fruit Growers Council
Sponsor a Miracle!



Miracle Garden
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CFGC will accept donations to help support the Miracle Fruit Project of 2007.
Donations will go directly to the cost of the plants, gardening supplies and distribution of the berries. Help us grow Miracle Berries!

Mission Statement
The Collier Fruit Growers Council is an active non-profit organization dedicated to introducing, propagating and distributing the many rare tropical and subtropical fruit trees grown throughout the World, as well as offering education in these areas and encouragement to extend their cultivation. CFGC functions without regard to race, color, or national origin. CFGC is not a licensed 5013c Not For Profit Organization, and therefore donations are not tax deductible, but are appreciated and will go directly into this project.
Please submit this form to:
John Puig / Chair of Miracle Garden Committee
4115 Lorraine Ave.
Naples, Fl. 34104
(239) 601-2919 / captjohn@naplesbiofuel.com

[Capt John]

We need help collecting and delivering berries.

please contact if you can volenteer.