
NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK was celebrated June 5-11. St. Mary Parish Councilman Glen Hidalgo, District 4, signed a proclamation. Sponsored by National Garden Clubs, it is a special week designed to focus public attention on the programs, projects and activities promoted by garden clubs. Seated from left are Gloria Roy, BVGC president and Hidalgo. Standing from left are BVGC members Janice Verret, NGW Chairman Sandra Blanco, Verdie Laws, Donna Bucci, Jean Chauvin, Ann Breaux and Donna Richard.

IN RECOGNITION OF National Garden Week, Bayou Vista Garden Club donated books to Bayou Vista Branch Library. On hand for the donation are, seated from left, Gloria Roy, BVGC president and Dana Robin, librarian. Standing from left are BVGC members Janice Verret, NGW Chairman Sandra Blanco, Verdie Laws, Donna Bucci, Jean Chauvin, Ann Breaux and Donna Richard.
NGW, sponsored by National Garden Clubs, is a special week designed to focus public attention on the programs, projects and activities promoted by garden clubs.
In support of NGW, Bayou Vista Garden Club donated three books to Bayou Vista Branch Library. The books presented to librarian Dana Robin were “A Guide to Natural Gardening” by Jim Knope; “The Rose Book” by Maggie Oster; and “Holiday Happening” edited by Barbara May, NGC President 2000-01. A Louisiana Native Plant poster was also donated.
BVGC brochures are available at the library for anyone interested in club membership.

