line must be a dominant element. The examples shown are all vertical Line Designs. NATIONAL NEWS – The NGC Fall Board Meeting was held September 23-24 in Portland, Maine. Reports from the regions: One region already was a 501(c)(3); Central Region is a 501(c)(3) as of July 2016. Other regions are in the process of applying. Relationships between regions and NGC remain the same except the financial connection which will end as of May 31, 2017. Tours of Portland’s Historic Parks were given. They used open areas on ocean front parks to create a fenced community garden for residents to grow food. “Lasagna Gardening” was used to improve the soil. The city charges $50 per summer, provides a water supply and had a storage shed with tools for all to use. They have a long waiting list and more gardens are planned. The NGC National Photo contest winners were displayed. The top winner was taken in Death Valley. We had a presentation about invasive pests. Invasive Jumping Worms are found in Wisconsin. They are spread in the soil of plants and compost that we buy. They
line must be a dominant element. The examples shown are all vertical Line Designs. NATIONAL NEWS – The NGC Fall Board Meeting was held September 23-24 in Portland, Maine. Reports from the regions: One region already was a 501(c)(3); Central Region is a 501(c)(3) as of July 2016. Other regions are in the process of applying. Relationships between regions and NGC remain the same except the financial connection which will end as of May 31, 2017. Tours of Portland’s Historic Parks were given. They used open areas on ocean front parks to create a fenced community garden for residents to grow food. “Lasagna Gardening” was used to improve the soil. The city charges $50 per summer, provides a water supply and had a storage shed with tools for all to use. They have a long waiting list and more gardens are planned. The NGC National Photo contest winners were displayed. The top winner was taken in Death Valley. We had a presentation about invasive pests. Invasive Jumping Worms are found in Wisconsin. They are spread in the soil of plants and compost that we buy. They