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January 25, 2022

“There are many joys in being President of the Garden Club of Virginia. One of the greatest is receiving invitations to visit with member clubs. Each invitation gave me the perfect opportunity to learn more about that club’s history, and to hear about current activities. Putting the club pieces together showed me why we have thrived for nearly 100 years in our leadership role and gave me confidence that we will continue to do so.”

~Nina Mustard, May 2018

Outgoing President Jeanette Cadwallender introduced incoming President Nina Mustard at the 2016 Annual Meeting with a clever tribute:

“An herbaceous plant originating from the Mediterranean, we know it by many descriptions related to its seed and extracts: dry, whole grain, hot, spicy, Chinese, Dijon, yellow or brown. It can be used to spice up all sorts of things; generally with a smile and the most capable, ‘we can do that’ spirit. This hardy perennial will succeed in most all environments. While a transplant from North Carolina many years ago (possibly hidden in a classic Jaguar), it thrives in the southeastern coastal horticultural zone of Williamsburg, 7b. Comfortable along the highways of Virginia, Mustard has been reported from Martinsville to Winchester. Scientists predict that in the next two years, it could become invasive in downtown Richmond. This local cultivar carries the prefix, Nina.

“You know her. You know her talents and willingness to help all committees become more capable with the benefits of technology and her organizational wizardry. You know that she will succeed in guiding the success of the Garden Club of Virginia as the 49th President. Join me in congratulating Nina Williams Mustard, our next president.”