The Annual Meeting Brunch was held May 25, 2023. Two provisionals were accepted into membership. The provisional project was shared with the membership. They created plant signage for Pacific Preserve. Four provisionals for 2023-24 were introduced.
Thanks to the Loveland Garden Club on Monday, April 3, 2023, Nebraska Governor James Pillen signed a proclamation designating April as “Native Plant Month.” This is an initiative of the Garden Club of America to “promote native plants by formally establishing a Native Plant Month in all fifty states. Led by the Conservation, Horticulture, and National Affairs and Legislation committees, volunteers from across the country worked towards the goal of increasing recognition of the critical role native plants play in supporting a healthy environment, thriving wildlife and pollinator populations, reducing use of pesticides and fertilizers, cleaning air and water, and so much more.” The club members presented Gov. Pillen with three natives including milkweed(!)that were delivered to his residence.
The Horticultural Committee met to plant blue sage seedlings to give to members at the annual meeting. Members learned about potting soil, containers, care and watering and the best timing for planting. Thanks for Patti B. for hosting this event!
May 24, 2022, held at the Happy Hollow Country Club. The LGC received three new members and two provisionals. Annual awards were presented.
Flower arrangements created by Flower Arranging Committee
Taste of Nature Event, Herbs, June 9, 2022, at the Field Club of Omaha
Mary Pat hosted a Lilac pop up on May 18th at her home. Members were invited to bring a vase or container to fill with lilacs.
” In the dooryard fronting an old farm-house near the white-wash’d palings,
Stands the lilac bush tall-growing with heart-shaped leaves of rich green,
With many a pointed blossom rising delicate, with the perfume strong I love,
With every leaf a miracle—and from this bush in the dooryard,
With delicate-color’d blossoms and heart-shaped leaves of rich green,
A sprig with its flower I break.”
Excerpt from “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d” by WALT WHITMAN
