The group met on May 16 at the welcome sign at the north entrance to the city for its annual planting of flowers and plants, and its regular monthly meeting.

Coleus, snapdragons and impatients from local greenhouses were used this year in the planter and surrounding beds, organized and provided by Shelly Sabo, with hosta plants provided by Linda Moore and Pat Limes.

Garden Group and members of GFWC Women’s Club of Bowling Green maintain this planting throughout the summer, providing a colorful welcome to our city for visitors from the north.

At the regular monthly meeting, members answered roll call by telling of their favorite bird, April Meeting Minutes were approved and treasurer’s report was shared. Linda Kuhn and Lynette Rosebrook attended the OAGC Region 1 Spring Meeting and reported the presentation was about bees and the importance of maintaining their environment. Further, BG Garden Group’s Program Booklet, created each year by Kuhn and Rosebrook, was rated at 100% – Superior. President Carol Ballard reminded members that our club will be hosting the OAGC Region 1 Fall Meeting, and the OAGC Convention will be held in Findlay July 12-14. The Holiday Art & Craft raffle basket was discussed including current purchases, color schemes and suggested further donations. A nominating committee was randomly selected for officers for the upcoming term.

The next meeting will be on June 20 at Oak Grove Cemetery with Tim Hammer presenting “A Local Legacy.” Members should bring a lawn chair and a fresh flower.