By Grace Rabano and The Clermont Garden Club
A bill for National Garden Week was introduced in the US in 1981, and the bill was subsequently passed and signed by President Reagan in 1986 via proclamation. Following are excerpts from that proclamation: “Gardening is a wholesome advocation that encourages appreciation for nature preservation and enhancement of our environment…Gardening provides a special source of fulfillment when foresight, patience, and collaboration with soil and sunlight finally are repaid by lovely flowers and luscious harvests.”The Clermont Garden Club celebrates National Garden Week with the creation of a fun and colorful window display at Cooper Memorial Library. Pictured from left to right are Club members: Gail Saunders, Rob and Robin Farmer, Donna Clement and Helen Ribbe.
Clermont Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Members meet monthly at the clubhouse, and new members and guests are warmly welcome. The next program year (which runs Sept 2025-May 2026) will be filled with many activities, field trips, workshops and opportunities to expand your gardening knowledge. The clubhouse at 849 West Avenue, Clermont is available all year for rentals (for church gatherings, scout meetings, showers, birthday parties, etc.). See www.clermontgardenclub.org.
