MAY MESSAGE

Greetings Garden Friends,

There is always so much to accomplish in the Month of May. Over and above our own garden chores, we must now "Put the Petal to the Metal" for our Fundraiser Plant and Flea Market Sale, that happens to be on Mother's Day weekend this year. Lingering cold winter days made it tough to spot plants to divide and pot for our diggum's workshop, while drastic swings of hot and chilly temperatures have provided even more challenges. But I have faith that we still have lots of perennials to offer. And, to discerning customers, items rounded up for our flea market sale can be treasure to them, as well. Please, make sure plants are properly labelled and watered, while everything is priced in advance for early customers.

Since the 2025-26 Yearbook is not quite ready, please refer to the FLOWER PRESS for club information. We will be meeting this month at Northmont. Former IGC Member, June Bernard, will be presenting a Monarch Butterfly Program. A display, handouts, and seeds, along with her butterfly passion will be shared. Please be prepared to sign-up to work at our Plant /Flea Market Sale from 9-2 at McCandless Crossing, and for what you will be bringing as far as tents and tables. Members will also be needed to pull together annuals and baskets at Schnur's the day before. When we're finally able to kick back there is a May21st Field Trip planned to explore Wild Bird Recovery at Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy.

Happy May Everyone,

Julie, Your President

Photo by Tim Miller