The Garden Group of the Women’s Club of Bowling Green met in April to discuss trees, recycling, composting and plantings at the city’s welcome sign.
Shelly Sabo spoke on “kitchen to garden,” explaining the benefits of composting, including balancing composts between green and brown foods, different methods of a three-bin system and a tumbler method, and compost tea.
Also at the meeting, a thank you note was read from BG Parks and Recreation for the club’s donation of $700 for the planting of two trees in the all-inclusive playground at Carter Park.
A report was presented by Pam Vollmar on Firecracker Plants, perennial, pollinator, wildlife enhancement, used by Native Americans for various health needs – easy to split and share. Firecracker plants adapt in any soil and hummingbirds love them.
In committee reports, recycling chair Jean Ladd urged members to take advantage of the city’s compost facility, and reminded all about the hazardous recycling facilities available. Birds chair Jo Vernon told members of a publication from the Smithsonian, reporting that 100% of cocoa crop comes from farms that protect wildlife.
Pat Limes reported that new soil will be installed at the city’s welcome sign and Sabo has agreed to obtain plantings for the project this spring. All members of BGWC have been encouraged to sign up for the maintenance phase of this summer long project at the north entrance to our city.
The next meeting of Garden Group will be on May 16, at 5 p.m. to plant at the welcome sign.
The next meeting of the GFWC Women’s Club of Bowling Green will be May 6 at First Christian Church with a Mexican Fiesta Brunch beginning at 10:30 a.m. Program for the morning will be Cinco de Mayo + Uno. Entertainment for the morning will be presented by members of the BGSU Music Department.
A brief business meeting will follow to update and plan ongoing club projects. Results of the Spring Shower Drive-Thru Event will be announced. The designated charity for the morning is the Brown Bag Food Project; the club will make a donation of $125 to the project on behalf of members.
Anyone interested in learning about the opportunities for service provided by GFWC Women’s Club of Bowling Green to the community and beyond, or who would like to attend a meeting, can consult the Women’s Club website at www.womensclubbg.org or any club member.
