THE WOODLANDS GARDEN CLUB, in conjunction with gardeners throughout the world, join THE NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. and the NGC, Inc. President 2007-2009, Barbara D. May, in proclaiming June 1-7, 2008 as NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK. And, in the celebration of National Garden Week, and “in an effort to acknowledge the importance of gardening and the numerous contributions of gardeners to our world”, The Woodlands Garden Club, encourages you to take advantage of the numerous and varied books on gardening available at our local libraries, and in addition to view the club‘s informative exhibit on the 2nd floor of the George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library at 8125 Ashland Way from June 1 – 31st. For more information, please call 281-381-3260
The member club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month September through May.
NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK PROCLAMATION Whereas, Gardeners have a passion for nurturing the beauty and resources of the earth through the planting of seeds, the care of all plants and the riches of their efforts; and
Whereas, Gardeners seek to add beauty, splendor, fragrance and nutrition to our lives through the growing of herbs, vegetables, foliage and flowers; and
Whereas, Gardeners work to preserve our country’s traditional spirit of independence and initiative through innovation and hard work; and
Whereas, Gardeners advocate the importance of all creatures, large and small, that share our world and their roles in a balanced and productive ecology; and
Whereas, Gardening furnishes a challenging and productive activity for many citizens, for those just learning as well as those having years of experience; and
Whereas, Gardening promotes a healthy lifestyle that lasts a lifetime, helps reduce stress from other areas of our life, teaches that rewards can come from diligent efforts; and
Whereas, Gardening enables members of Garden Clubs across our nation and the world to serve others in the communities where they reside and work;
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that in an effort to acknowledge the importance of Gardening and the numerous contributions of Gardeners, The National Garden Clubs, Inc. designates June 1-7, 2008 as National Garden Week.
