The group met on April 18 at First United Methodist Church. Members enjoyed a social time and refreshments provided by Shelly Sabo, hostess and program presenter, who spoke on Kitchen to Garden.
Sabo explained 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. March meeting minutes were approved. Treasurer Lynette Rosebrook shared her report along with a thank-you note from BG Parks and Recreation for our donation of $700 for the planting of two trees in the All-Inclusive Playground at Carter Park.
Pam Vollmar presented the Five Minutes or Less report 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.
In other business, Linda Kuhn and Rosebrook will attend the OAGC Region 1 Spring Meeting on May 4 in Bryan, and present a trellis for the raffle. An invitation has been received from Althaus Farms for a private shopping/browsing time. Pat Limes reported that new soil will be installed at the Welcome Sign and Sabo has agreed to obtain plantings for our 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 will be on May 16 at 5 p.m. to plant at the welcome sign.
