Letters to the Editor

National Garden Week was June 2-8
  • Gray Garden Club honored National Garden Week by having Mayor Ed Barbee and County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner sign the NGW Proclamation. CONTRIBUTED
    Gray Garden Club honored National Garden Week by having Mayor Ed Barbee and County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner sign the NGW Proclamation. CONTRIBUTED
  • The Federated Garden Club of Gray hosted a Daylily Show and Plant sale at W. E. Knox Civic Center on Sat. June, 1. A record number of 174 daylillies were entered in the show, which was first held in 2009. The third place winner was Lynn Edwards, second place winner (not pictured) was Deon Hutchinson, sweepstakes winner was Gray Memorial Chapel & Crematory, and best in show winner was Greg Thompson. CONTRIBUTED
    The Federated Garden Club of Gray hosted a Daylily Show and Plant sale at W. E. Knox Civic Center on Sat. June, 1. A record number of 174 daylillies were entered in the show, which was first held in 2009. The third place winner was Lynn Edwards, second place winner (not pictured) was Deon Hutchinson, sweepstakes winner was Gray Memorial Chapel & Crematory, and best in show winner was Greg Thompson. CONTRIBUTED
  • Some of the entries for the Daylily Display. CONTRIBUTED
    Some of the entries for the Daylily Display. CONTRIBUTED

    Dear Editor,

    During spring, the reason for renewal, millions of Americans turn joyfully to gardening. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the week of April 13, 1986, as National Garden Week, calling governments, private organizations, and all Americans to join in educational efforts, ceremonies, and other appropriate activities to show appreciation for the efforts and contributions of gardeners.

    Gray Garden Club plans to participate in activities observing National Garden Week. National Garden Week is June 2-8, 2024. GGC’s monthly meeting is at the Bradley Baptist Church; Michael Grace, local reptile expert, will speak on “Snakes in the Garden.”

    Mayor Ed Barbee and Board Chair Chris Weidner will sign the Proclamation for National Garden Week. Signs and Day Lily Guides for the Day Lily Display will be placed at Ace Hardware, W. E. Knox Civic Center, and Tractor Supply. GGC invites day lily growers to bring specimen for entry into the Display on June 1 at W. E.

    Knox Civic Center, 8:00-10:00 a.m. Day lilies and other flowers will be sold outside the Civic Center, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Please visit Federated Garden Club of Gray GA Facebook to see Club activities. Flowers will be placed in public places in honor of NGW. GGC is donating flowers to the Senior Citizens Center. An article will be placed in the Jones County News. These are some of the activities planned for NGW.

    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. They seek to add beauty, splendor, fragrance, and nutrition to our lives through the growing of herbs, vegetables, foliage, and flowers. They work to preserve our country’s traditional spirit of independence and initiative through innovation and hard work.

    Gardeners advocate the importance of all creatures, large and small, that share our world and their roles in a balanced and productive ecology. Gardening furnishes a challenging and productive activity for many citizens, for those just learning, as well as those having years of experience. It promotes a healthy lifestyle that lasts a lifetime, helps reduce stress from other areas of life, and teaches that rewards can come from diligent effort. Gardeners enable members of Garden Clubs across the nation and the world to serve together in the communities where they reside and work. Please join GGC in honoring NGW.

    Sincerely, Mary Musselman