June 2025

Moncus Park Beautification June 2025

Denise Lanclos, Lafayette Garden Club Vice President, Preservation Alliance of Lafayette President, Lafayette's Historic Azalea Promoter, and Azalea Society of America Secretary checks on azaleas planted at the entrance of Moncus Park. She also received a large number of native azaleas several years ago that have been planted at the ravine and forest area. The Louisiana Chapter of the Azalea Society of America donated some of the funds for the beautification at Moncus Park as well as private funds. The Lafayette Garden Club is a member of District III of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

National Garden Club Week Proclamation

Lafayette Garden Club members met with Lafayette Mayor-President's Chief of Staff, Christina Dayries on June 3, 2025, to receive a proclamation signed by Lafayette Mayor-President, Monique B. Boulet proclaiming June 1-7 National Garden Club Week. Members in attendance were Sarah LeBlanc, Denise Lanclos, Roxanna Champagne, Babette Werner, Becky Lege, and Linda Beyt. 
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The Lafayette Garden Club is a member of District III of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

WELLBORNE & HARGETT INJURY ATTORNEYS CIVIC PRIDE AWARD FOR JUNE 2025 

Congratulations to Wellborne & Hargett Injury Attorneys for being the recipient of the Civic Pride award for June 2025. They have been located at 1031 Camellia Boulevard since September of 2024. The formality of the building lent itself to a simplicity in design of landscape with lines of compact hollies that are interjected at intervals with pyramid “Oakland” hollies. The left corner of the building sports a “Little Gem” magnolia and the right side displays “Shi Shi” sasanquas and agapanthus. To show their support of ULL Mr. Welborne and Mr. Hargett had Chris Resweber owner of Lawn Magic LLC plant red and white blooming winter annuals when they landscaped last fall. Periwinkle have been substituted this spring boasting the same bright colors of the university. The Lafayette Garden Club is a member of District III of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Federation Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.

June Garden of the Month - ​Nadya Kozinets

Garden of the Month for June 2025 has been awarded to Nadya Kozinets for the amazing visual of her landscape at 2304 West St. Mary Boulevard. As a professor of Interior Design at ULL, Nadya relied on her knowledge to create symmetry, proportion, and color in the planning and creation of her garden. Cottage gardening with native plants combined with ornamentals fill the generous beds that extend to the street. Aromatic scents can be detected on a stroll and diversity provides continuous blooming in shades of purple, white, and yellow. Upon entering the backyard, a totally different perspective appears as Nadya chose a French parterre style. Structure is attained with evergreen shrubs as a dominant feature. Japanese and "Little Gem" boxwood line the individual areas. Less blooming here but no less interesting as design is focus.
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The Lafayette Garden Club is a member of District III of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

May 2025

Live Oak Society New Members May 8, 2025

On May 8, 2025, Lafayette Garden Club and Live Oak Society Members, Gretchen Stewart, Becky Lege and Linda Beyt visited the home of Randy Fontenot (Becky Lege's cousin) in Bristol, Louisiana to measure and assist in registering three oak trees as members of the Live Oak Society. The trees are about 150 years old and are on property that was originally owned by the great-grandparents of Becky Lege and Randy Fontenot. The trees have been named after Becky's grandfather and Randy's grandmother and grandfather. The Lafayette Garden Club is a member of District III of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Anti-Litter Poster Contest and Cleanest School Contest
Lafayette Parish Schools - May 15

Lafayette Garden Club and Lafayette Consolidated Government held its annual Anti-Litter Poster Contest for Lafayette Parish Schools. Award Categories and winners are Elementary School (Broadmoor Elementary), Middle School (Milton Middle School), and High School (Southside High School). Pictures are of the poster contest winners. The ceremony was held at the Lafayette Parish School Board Office. LGC members represented are Linda Beyt, Julie Anna Ousse, and Becky Latiolais. The Lafayette Garden Club is a member of District III of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Lafayette Consolidated Government's Hazardous Household Chemical Day - May 31

Lafayette Garden Club members assisted at Hazardous Household Chemical Day on May 31, 2025. LGC members packaged and served food to volunteers and workers. Members in attendance were Babette Werner, Julie Anna Ousse, Becky Lege, Becky Latiolais and new member Mallory Roy. Also participating were CGI with electronics, Habitat for Humanity with paint and Backyard Sapphire with glass. This event is hosted by the Environmental Division of Lafayette Consolidated Government. Always Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! The Lafayette Garden Club is a member of District III of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Diane "Dee" Nolan Memorial Garden
Covenant Methodist Church - May 22, 25

Lafayette Garden Club completed two phases of a Memorial Garden at Covenant Methodist Church in Lafayette on May 22 and May 25, 2025. This garden was created in memory of Diane "Dee" Nolan, a LGC member and a parishioner of the church. Original beds were cleared, soil, new plants, and mulch added to complete these four flower beds. The beds are next to a walkway entering the church and will be a lovely remembrance of our dear friend Dee.
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The Lafayette Garden Club is a member of District III of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

May 14 Social and Installation of Officers 

Lafayette Garden Club held its May 14 Social and Installation of Officers at the Historic John Nickerson house in Lafayette. The 2025-2027 Officers are President, Becky Lege, Vice President, Denise Lanclos, Secretary, Loraine Allain, Treasurer, Ann Derbes, Members-at-Large, Noreen Bienvenu, Sarah LeBlanc and Cecille Revels, Parliamentarian, Roxanna Champagne, and Historian, Anita Petitjean. The installation theme was bees, and each board member received a bee pin. The Woman of the Year was awarded to Linda Beyt and the Member of the Year to Cinde Risinge-Johnson. Members shared salads and desserts. Each table was adorned with beautiful flowers. A memorial table in honor of our late member, Dee Nolan was decorated. Members could write a note about Dee on a card hand painted by Marsha Trahan and hang it on a branch. Members were able to tour the home, and a group photo was taken at the conclusion of the meeting. 
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The Lafayette Garden Club is a member of District III of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

April 2025

NGC Small Standard Flower Show
Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane - April 5, 2025

Lafayette Garden Club presented their annual NGC Small Standard Flower Show at Blackham Coliseum in conjunction with Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane on April 5, 2025. Horticultural and Creative Design Divisions were judged by accredited judges, Sissy Gall, Margo Racca, and Pam Langley. The theme for the flower show was "Garden of Gems". Horticulture entries exceeded expectations with twenty members exhibiting 154 specimens.  Maggie Chaisson won the Prestigious Award of Horticultural Excellence. LGC's booth had 510 votes for People's Choice with Versa Dore winning this award. Noreen Bienvenu won the Designer's Choice Award. The Lafayette Garden Club is a member of District III of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

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