Photo by Jaslyn SnowJune 5-11 has been designated National Garden Week across the nation by National Garden Clubs President Renee D. Blaschke. The week is dedicated to loving, beautifying and protecting the world around us through gardening. Mayor McArthur Straughter signed a proclamation Monday with members of the Four Seasons and Lintonia garden clubs. Pictured with Straughter are (from left) Ruby Gilliam, Elouise Upchurch and Donna Powell with the Lintonia Garden Club and Linda McDonald and Jean Santmyer with Four Seasons Garden Club.