The Wisest Woman in Seminole Heights

According to the City of Tampa Water Department by them giving Virginia Overstreet the 2005 Community Water Wise Award.

"Virginia Overstreet’s home in historic Seminole Heights exudes life through vibrant colors all year round from her beautiful landscape consisting of native, Florida-friendly, tropical plants.
Two rain barrels are used to collect rainwater for the potted plants that decorate her backyard. The rest of the landscape is watered by micro-irrigation. Groundcovers have replaced areas where grass would not grow, helping to reduce erosion and storm water runoff from her property. Bricks and cobblestones that lead to her front door allow water to percolate through the soil to recharge the aquifer and add a welcoming gesture to her home."

Virginia is a Master Gardener. Her yard shows it. Good Work Virginia!

Her type of yard (not much of lawn and lots of plants) is something not seen in the suburbs but is seen often in Seminole Heights.