A Note from our Co-Presidents:
CHRISTY WILSON and JANET EVANS
Grow Where You Are Planted
Most people have clear, distinct images of what spring means to them. For some, it may mean April showers, for others the Easter or Passover holiday, and for most of us, it means that our gardens are springing to life.
Last week Christy saw an area planted with beautiful birds of paradise. She immediately thought of our logo and went home to do some research. The photo above, which includes a Sunbird drinking the nectar, made her think about the relationship between birds and plants that we find in nature, and the relationship of our members and our Club. For both, relationships are symbiotic and mutually dependent.
For a bird of paradise, the strength of the base and the long sheaths from which the flower emerges form a perch upon which birds can feed and thrive. In return, the pollen sticks to the birds’ feet and is spread far and wide. The Garden Club is much the same; we have a long tradition of offering environmental education to both our members and community. These opportunities take many forms to be attractive to a diverse and discerning membership. Engaging in Club activities enables new friendships, new skills and increasing awareness of the importance of preserving our natural environment, much like the flowers on a bird of paradise. Sunbirds thrive from the nectar, and our members thrive because we gather and work together.
We are committed to honoring the traditions of our Club, but also to listening to your ideas and comments. Please reach out to us because an honest exchange of information will help us prepare for the coming year and all that lies ahead.
Christy and Janet