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LGCF INC. CONVENTION, Alexandria - April 8-9, 2025
Belle Oaks President Sandy Grimm received first place honors with a cash award for her horticulture paper. Vicky Fannaly received Member of Honor, Lifetime Achievement Award at the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Convention, April 8 in Alexandria LA. Presented by LGCF President Tricia Ortalano, Fannaly was nominated by the Gardenettes.
Gardenettes received first place in both state and Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. for their publicity pressbook. They have achieved this honor for several years. A monetary award for Social Media and awards for non-competitive Garden Club Achievement and Arbor Day were also presented to the club. Clubs represented at the convention also belong to National Garden Clubs Inc.
In May, Fannaly will begin a two-year term as LGCF District VI Director, a position held by her mother-in-law Ruth Fannaly in 1955. District VI includes thirteen clubs from Washington Parish to West Baton Rouge and Iberville parishes.
Fannaly who has been in Gardenettes (Ponchatoula) for 45 years, also holds membership in Belle Oaks Garden Club (Hammond), Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners Association, Gladiolus Garden Club of Oklahoma (a zoom organization), North Shore Daylily Association, and the Ponchatoula Branch Library Garden Club. She is active in the LGCF as Webmaster and Summer Board Chairman.
Gardenettes received first place in both state and Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. for their publicity pressbook. They have achieved this honor for several years. A monetary award for Social Media and awards for non-competitive Garden Club Achievement and Arbor Day were also presented to the club. Clubs represented at the convention also belong to National Garden Clubs Inc.
In May, Fannaly will begin a two-year term as LGCF District VI Director, a position held by her mother-in-law Ruth Fannaly in 1955. District VI includes thirteen clubs from Washington Parish to West Baton Rouge and Iberville parishes.
Fannaly who has been in Gardenettes (Ponchatoula) for 45 years, also holds membership in Belle Oaks Garden Club (Hammond), Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners Association, Gladiolus Garden Club of Oklahoma (a zoom organization), North Shore Daylily Association, and the Ponchatoula Branch Library Garden Club. She is active in the LGCF as Webmaster and Summer Board Chairman.
Meeting - April 9, 2025
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Honoring National Library Week - April 6-12, 2025
Belle Oaks Garden Club donated a copy of local writer Kathryn J. Martin's book Long Way From Lonely, a fictional account of a soldier readjusting to civilian life following World War II. Honoring the coming National Library Week, the club members and author presented the book to Librarian Wanda Davis. Shown are Librarian Davis, Belle Oaks Book Chairman Carolyn Todd, author Martin, Belle Oaks members Vicky Fannaly (also a member of Gardenettes), president Sandy Grimm, and Rose Doles. The Hammond based club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
March 2025
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March 12 Meeting - Faust Farms Hydroponics, Amite
NATALIE FAUST JONES, our Guest Speaker, talked to us about some of the business of hydroponics on Faust Farm Manager. Natalie told how her father started the business in 1985-60 acres. At that time, planting cabbage as cabbage is easy and cheap to plant. Later, started learning about the business of growing vegetables in water. Different lettuces are grown through hydroponics. And Butter Lettuce is their most expensive lettuce. It has a long shelf life of 12 days. Besides the Hydroponics of their farm, other foods are grown on the land; with strawberries their biggest crop with a planting of 120,000 strawberry plants. Faust Farm Manager is located off Old Hwy. 51 (near to The Berry Barn) in Amite. Natalie gave every member a container of Spring Mix Hydroponic Lettuce which is greenhouse grown, pesticide free, Non-GMO, clean and ready to eat. Faust Farm Manager’s Hydroponic produce is brought to and sold at Rouses Market, Dorignac's Grocery and Acquistapaces’ Market, Deli and Bakery. Natalie is a great speaker and seems like Belle Oaks Garden Club members really enjoyed her. A lot of questions were asked and answered.
February 2025
3rd Annual Camellia Show - February 19, 2025
Third annual Camellia Show held at Summerfield Assisted Living Center, in Hammond, LA. Show was a Joint venture with Belle Oaks Garden Club and the Camellia Club of New Orleans.
February 12, 2025
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The annual Tangipahoa Joint Garden Club Meeting, February 12, at Joe's Italian Ristorante, was hosted by Belle Oaks Garden Club, Hammond.
Gardenettes, Ponchatoula, were in attendance. Both clubs are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Inc., Deep South Garden Club Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc. Also attending were District VI Director Donna Moran and non federated members of Hammond Garden Club and Stem and Stamen Garden Club, Amite. Parish President Robby Miller welcomed the clubs to the event.
Guest speaker Patty Zebrick, Mandeville, addressed the theme "Louisiana - Our Wild Garden" with a her presentation “Why is everyone talking about Native Plants.” Zebrick is president and a founding member of Wild Ones Pontchartrain Basin, an organization dedicated to use of native plants in naturalizing gardens.
Over fifty gardeners from the four local clubs enjoyed the annual fellowship provided by Belle Oaks members. Raffles, prizes and sale plants were offered by the host club.
Gardenettes, Ponchatoula, were in attendance. Both clubs are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Inc., Deep South Garden Club Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc. Also attending were District VI Director Donna Moran and non federated members of Hammond Garden Club and Stem and Stamen Garden Club, Amite. Parish President Robby Miller welcomed the clubs to the event.
Guest speaker Patty Zebrick, Mandeville, addressed the theme "Louisiana - Our Wild Garden" with a her presentation “Why is everyone talking about Native Plants.” Zebrick is president and a founding member of Wild Ones Pontchartrain Basin, an organization dedicated to use of native plants in naturalizing gardens.
Over fifty gardeners from the four local clubs enjoyed the annual fellowship provided by Belle Oaks members. Raffles, prizes and sale plants were offered by the host club.
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Photos by Maude Abadie, Cindy Miguez, Virginia Hawkins, Sandy Grimm, and Susan Pizani
January 2025
January 29, 2025 Arbor Day
Hammond, LA – The Belle Oaks Garden Club celebrated Arbor Day by planting a crepe myrtle tree on the OPTIONS property, C’Est Tres Bon, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The tree, donated in part by Smith Nursery in Ponchatoula, reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and beautification in the local community.
Club members gathered for the tree planting. Attendees included Cindy Miguez, Arbor Day chairman and Belle Oaks Garden Club Vice President; Sandy Grimm, Belle Oaks Garden Club President; Rose Doles; and Virginia Hawkins. Representatives from OPTIONS also participated in the event. Rory Anderson, OPTIONS Learning Gardens Coordinator, was joined by Lance Foster and Ervin Olle, participants in the OPTIONS program.
Belle Oaks is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. OPTIONS is a local non-profit 501c3 agency whose mission is to help people with disabilities live and work in the community. OPTIONS has been providing quality services to people with disabilities in the Florida Parishes for over fifty years.
Club members gathered for the tree planting. Attendees included Cindy Miguez, Arbor Day chairman and Belle Oaks Garden Club Vice President; Sandy Grimm, Belle Oaks Garden Club President; Rose Doles; and Virginia Hawkins. Representatives from OPTIONS also participated in the event. Rory Anderson, OPTIONS Learning Gardens Coordinator, was joined by Lance Foster and Ervin Olle, participants in the OPTIONS program.
Belle Oaks is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. OPTIONS is a local non-profit 501c3 agency whose mission is to help people with disabilities live and work in the community. OPTIONS has been providing quality services to people with disabilities in the Florida Parishes for over fifty years.
To the fertile soil we offer this life
To the sun of the morning and the sun of the noon.
Earth take this tree and lend it strength
With your mighty strength of the centuries.
Great sun, we ask you bless today
These and all other beautiful trees.
This is Arbor Day and we plant a tree!
We consign our sapling to the living ages.
May it whisper songs for poets to sing -
And impart its wisdom to the sages.
To the sun of the morning and the sun of the noon.
Earth take this tree and lend it strength
With your mighty strength of the centuries.
Great sun, we ask you bless today
These and all other beautiful trees.
This is Arbor Day and we plant a tree!
We consign our sapling to the living ages.
May it whisper songs for poets to sing -
And impart its wisdom to the sages.
January 8, 2025 Meeting
BELLE OAKS GARDEN CLUB MINUTES-JANUARY 8, 2025
The January 8, 2025 meeting Belle Oaks Garden Club began by Sandy Grimm, Club President, ringing the bell at 6:15.
Cindy Miquez read the Invocation; Carmen Thompson read theConservation Pledge; all remained standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to The Flag of The United States of America.
HORTICULTURE: Maude Rizzuto brought a white flowering Henry Gold Azalea that has been growing in her yard for 28 years and gets more and more blooms each year. The only survivor of 12 planted at that time.
Sandy introduced our guest, Melinda Yantis. Melinda gave a Power-Point Presentation giving much information about the Monarch Butterflies. National Geographic Magazine in January 1976 gave an article on the discovery of where Monarch Butterflies migrate to. It was known they went South; but where? In 1975, it was discovered that some went to the Rocky Mt. and West Coast; some East. The Monarch Butterflies must have Milkweed to lay their eggs on; that is what they eat as a caterpillar. Monarch Butterflies will not fly at night and neither will they fly over open water. Much more info given.
Virginia bless the food brought by Cindy Miguez and Maude Rizzuto.
Maude: Roll Call-Seven members Present; Eight Absent. Present were: Rose Doles, Sandy Grimm, Virginia Hawkins, Cindy Miguez, Maude Rizzuto, Carmen Thompson and Carolyn Todd. Absent: Darlene Breland, Rebecca Eisenman, John Grimm, Vicky Fannaly, Peggy Hoover, Debbie Lobell, Charlotte Shaw and Rosemary Tobey. Sandy said that Vicky had knee surgery; Charlotte sounded sick and Maude said that Debbie forgot that this was our meeting night.
Rose Doles made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes and seconded by Carmen Thompson. Minutes are mailed to members each month.
TREASURER'S REPORT: CARMEN THOMPSON gave the report
ARBOR DAY: Cindy said It will probably be 3rd or 4th week of January (NOT on a Friday). She must speak with Steve Leon.
RAFFLE: ROSE DOLES: WINNER-SANDY GRIMM. Red Croton Plant
DISCUSSION: JOINT MEETING JANUARY 12, 2025 Down payment of $250.00 paid to Joe's Italian Ristorante in Ponchatoula has been paid. Costs: for each person $20 for meal. Maude sent out Invitations and Registration Forms to each member. Tea will be bought from Joe's and each member will provide a dessert to bring to Joe's. Belle Oaks will provide plates and/or napkins. Cindy is taking care of preparing and printing the Agenda. Individual name tags for guests is needed also. Place cards at Head Table. Members will be making centerpieces with real flowers. Will meet to make them ahead of January 12th. Cindy has ordered wildflower seeds and favor bags for attendees. Carolyn Todd will take care of Silent Auction. Also will have 50/50 Raffle that day. Rebecca Eisenman will provide PA System. There is a computer connection needed. Sandy said maybe Thomas, Rebecca's son, would be willing to help with that. Sandy will ask him. We will NEED NO DECORATIONS. Tablecloths will be provided by Joe's. Wondering if maybe Darlene Breland will be able to come and do a skit?? Will have to ask her if she wants to do that.
NEW BUSINESS: Carolyn Todd will take care of getting a book for the Hammond Library. Will let us know when it will be presented.
We will have our annual mini Camellia Show at Summerfield Assisted Living again this year. It will be on February__, 2025 (maybe on a Wednesday during the last weeks of February. Please come and bring your camellia blooms and help.
Please let Cindy know of suggestions for club projects or speakers.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
submitted by Maude Rizzuto
Recording Secretary for
Recording Secretary-Darlene Breland
The January 8, 2025 meeting Belle Oaks Garden Club began by Sandy Grimm, Club President, ringing the bell at 6:15.
Cindy Miquez read the Invocation; Carmen Thompson read theConservation Pledge; all remained standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to The Flag of The United States of America.
HORTICULTURE: Maude Rizzuto brought a white flowering Henry Gold Azalea that has been growing in her yard for 28 years and gets more and more blooms each year. The only survivor of 12 planted at that time.
Sandy introduced our guest, Melinda Yantis. Melinda gave a Power-Point Presentation giving much information about the Monarch Butterflies. National Geographic Magazine in January 1976 gave an article on the discovery of where Monarch Butterflies migrate to. It was known they went South; but where? In 1975, it was discovered that some went to the Rocky Mt. and West Coast; some East. The Monarch Butterflies must have Milkweed to lay their eggs on; that is what they eat as a caterpillar. Monarch Butterflies will not fly at night and neither will they fly over open water. Much more info given.
Virginia bless the food brought by Cindy Miguez and Maude Rizzuto.
Maude: Roll Call-Seven members Present; Eight Absent. Present were: Rose Doles, Sandy Grimm, Virginia Hawkins, Cindy Miguez, Maude Rizzuto, Carmen Thompson and Carolyn Todd. Absent: Darlene Breland, Rebecca Eisenman, John Grimm, Vicky Fannaly, Peggy Hoover, Debbie Lobell, Charlotte Shaw and Rosemary Tobey. Sandy said that Vicky had knee surgery; Charlotte sounded sick and Maude said that Debbie forgot that this was our meeting night.
Rose Doles made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes and seconded by Carmen Thompson. Minutes are mailed to members each month.
TREASURER'S REPORT: CARMEN THOMPSON gave the report
ARBOR DAY: Cindy said It will probably be 3rd or 4th week of January (NOT on a Friday). She must speak with Steve Leon.
RAFFLE: ROSE DOLES: WINNER-SANDY GRIMM. Red Croton Plant
DISCUSSION: JOINT MEETING JANUARY 12, 2025 Down payment of $250.00 paid to Joe's Italian Ristorante in Ponchatoula has been paid. Costs: for each person $20 for meal. Maude sent out Invitations and Registration Forms to each member. Tea will be bought from Joe's and each member will provide a dessert to bring to Joe's. Belle Oaks will provide plates and/or napkins. Cindy is taking care of preparing and printing the Agenda. Individual name tags for guests is needed also. Place cards at Head Table. Members will be making centerpieces with real flowers. Will meet to make them ahead of January 12th. Cindy has ordered wildflower seeds and favor bags for attendees. Carolyn Todd will take care of Silent Auction. Also will have 50/50 Raffle that day. Rebecca Eisenman will provide PA System. There is a computer connection needed. Sandy said maybe Thomas, Rebecca's son, would be willing to help with that. Sandy will ask him. We will NEED NO DECORATIONS. Tablecloths will be provided by Joe's. Wondering if maybe Darlene Breland will be able to come and do a skit?? Will have to ask her if she wants to do that.
NEW BUSINESS: Carolyn Todd will take care of getting a book for the Hammond Library. Will let us know when it will be presented.
We will have our annual mini Camellia Show at Summerfield Assisted Living again this year. It will be on February__, 2025 (maybe on a Wednesday during the last weeks of February. Please come and bring your camellia blooms and help.
Please let Cindy know of suggestions for club projects or speakers.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
submitted by Maude Rizzuto
Recording Secretary for
Recording Secretary-Darlene Breland
December 2024
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Christmas Party - December 11, 2024
Very enjoyable Belle Oaks Christmas celebration at Tope La. Two Gardenettes were in attendance. Both clubs are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Club Inc.
North Oaks Diagnostic Center Tree Decorating
December 2, 2024
Belle Oaks decorated the tree in the lobby at North Oaks Diagnostic Center December 2. This annual event was coordinated by chairman Virginia Hawkins and president Sandra Grimm.
The club belongs to District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Club Inc.
Trimming the tree at the hospital is a longstanding tradition which marks the beginning of the club's holiday season. Members celebrated the event with lunch at Olive Garden after decoating at the hospital complex.
The club belongs to District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Club Inc.
Trimming the tree at the hospital is a longstanding tradition which marks the beginning of the club's holiday season. Members celebrated the event with lunch at Olive Garden after decoating at the hospital complex.
November 2024
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Member John Grimm Presents Program to
New Orleans Master Gardeners - November 25, 2024
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Renown Camellia hybridist and Belle Oaks member, John Grimm, presents programon camellias to New Orleans Master Gardener Association at their November 25 meeting. |
Meeting - November 13, 2024
The Wednesday, November 13, 2024 meeting of The Belle Oaks Garden Club took place at the home of Hostess, Carolyn Todd. This meeting is scheduled for 6:00 P.M and refreshments at 5:30 furnished by Debbie Lobell and Maude Rizzuto. Our Speaker is Jeff Horchoff, who told us lots about Bees and Honey. Two Gardenettes, Vicky Fannaly and Virginia Hawkins attended. Both clubs are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Refreshments furnished by Debbie Lobell and Maude Rizzuto and Carolyn were delicious.
Jeff maintains almost 200 hives at St. Joseph's Abbey in Covington. The 450 gallons per year of honey harvested there, are offered for sale in the Abbey gift shop which also offers other bee products like products made from bee's wax. The queen bee's life span can last up to six months. She lays 2,000 eggs per day to keep her colony of worker bees replenished as their life span is only six weeks.
Jeff maintains almost 200 hives at St. Joseph's Abbey in Covington. The 450 gallons per year of honey harvested there, are offered for sale in the Abbey gift shop which also offers other bee products like products made from bee's wax. The queen bee's life span can last up to six months. She lays 2,000 eggs per day to keep her colony of worker bees replenished as their life span is only six weeks.
October 22, 2024
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Circle of Roses Honoree - Fall District VI Meeting
Mike Anderson's - Clarion Hotel, Gonzales
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Maude Gregoire Abadie Rizzuto has been a member of the Belle Oaks Garden Club since 1999, 25 years. Maude's mother was also a member of the Belle Oaks Garden Club until her death at the age of 99. Maude has held positions as treasurer, recording secretary, corresponding secretary as well as Arbor Day chairman. She is currently corresponding secretary and the Newsletter chairman. She actively keeps all members informed of LGCF Inc. meetings and projects around the state. Maude has hosted and co-hosted many club meetings over the years.
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October 9, 2024
MONTHLY MEETING - Home of Vicky Fannaly
September 2024
September 11, 2024
Monthly Meeting - Murphy's Restaurant
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MONTHLY MEETING - Home of Peggy Hoover
August 14, 2024
Hostess' Garden Tour
June 2024
National Garden Week June 2-8, 2024
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Today's presentation to Summerfield in honor of National Garden Week
May 2024
District VI Presidents' Meeting
Belle Oaks Garden Club members attended the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. District VI President's Meeting held May 29 at Middendorf's Restaurant in Akers.
Representing Belle Oaks were Virginia Hawkins, Darlene Breland, Sandy Grimm, Carolyn Todd and Vicky Fannaly. All clubs attending also belong to Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
District VI Director Donna Moran presided over the meeting. Newly elected presidents received useful forms and instructions for their coming term of office. Each of the fourteen club presidents gave a brief talk on one of their outstanding club programs and introduced their members who attended the luncheon.
Representing Belle Oaks were Virginia Hawkins, Darlene Breland, Sandy Grimm, Carolyn Todd and Vicky Fannaly. All clubs attending also belong to Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
District VI Director Donna Moran presided over the meeting. Newly elected presidents received useful forms and instructions for their coming term of office. Each of the fourteen club presidents gave a brief talk on one of their outstanding club programs and introduced their members who attended the luncheon.
Installation Banquet - Roux & Brew - May 8, 2024
Garden of the Month
Judy and Claude Nesser, 19134 Country Club Lane, Hammond, received Belle Oaks Garden of the Month honor for May. The presentation was made by club president Sandy Grimm with Darlene Breland and Vicky Fannaly on May 3.
The club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
The Nessers design and maintain their own garden beds which show a jewel array of pansies backed by taller Dusty Millers. Knock Out roses make a colorful contrast to the established shrubbery at this lovely home. According to Nesser, the back yard is in the middle of a landscaping project.
The club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
The Nessers design and maintain their own garden beds which show a jewel array of pansies backed by taller Dusty Millers. Knock Out roses make a colorful contrast to the established shrubbery at this lovely home. According to Nesser, the back yard is in the middle of a landscaping project.
April 2024
Belle Oaks Member Receives
Gardenette Garden of the Month for April
Virginia Hawkins, Hoffman Road, received Garden of the Month honors for April. Presentation by Margaret Hawkins and Vicky Fannaly for the Gardenettes, a Ponchatoula garden club, was made April 10.
Hawkins holds membership in Belle Oaks Garden Club (Hammond) and Gardenettes. Both clubs are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., National Garden Clubs Inc.
An avid gardener, Hawkins used a new technique for getting hard to grow poppies and larkspur seeds to germinate and grow as witnessed by her waist high blooms. Her garden boasts some very unusual blossoms, attractively placed among attractive yard decor.
Also present for the tour of Hawkins garden was Carolyn Todd, a member of Belle Oaks and Hammond Garden clubs. Phlox, amarylis, roses and clematis mingle with her many vegetable plants to adorn the pocket beds
Hawkins holds membership in Belle Oaks Garden Club (Hammond) and Gardenettes. Both clubs are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., National Garden Clubs Inc.
An avid gardener, Hawkins used a new technique for getting hard to grow poppies and larkspur seeds to germinate and grow as witnessed by her waist high blooms. Her garden boasts some very unusual blossoms, attractively placed among attractive yard decor.
Also present for the tour of Hawkins garden was Carolyn Todd, a member of Belle Oaks and Hammond Garden clubs. Phlox, amarylis, roses and clematis mingle with her many vegetable plants to adorn the pocket beds
Hammond Library Planting April 17, 2024
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Belle Oaks members Sandy and John Grimm recently refurbished the plant containers at the Hammond Library. According to president Sandy, "John and I were the only garden club members. We removed some old soil and replaced it with fresh "Tiger Soil", added polymer crystals and, of course, plants purchased from Lowe's, the Ag Center and my yard. The finale was to water and say a little prayer. Candice, from the Library, said watering would be added to their daily to do list. We will check in a couple of days.
Cleanest City Contest Judging - Baton Rouge April 2
Baton Rouge Garden Club hosted the Cleanest City District VI competition April 2 at the Downtown Development District office, 247 Florida St. in Baton Rouge. Representing Gardenettes, a Ponchatoula club, were Vicky Fannaly and Virginia Hawkins. They and the third judge Carolyn Todd are members of Belle Oaks Garden club as well. All clubs are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Club Inc. State judging will be held April 23 through May 3.
March 2024
March 20 - Book Donated to Library
Belle Oaks Garden Club member/President Sandra Grimm donating a book--We are the Gardeners by “Joanna Gaines and the Kids” and illustrated by Julianna Swaney to Candice Robinson with the Hammond Branch Library. The donation was made on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Belle Oaks is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Belle Oaks is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
March 13 Meeting - Home of Sandy & John Grimm
March Belle Oaks garden club meeting at Sandy and John Grimm's home with Todd Alvis, an expert Hibiscus grower and member of Red Stick Hibicus, with his amazing blooms. Not the kind you find without a search! Belle Oaks is a friendly club with two Gardenette and two Hammond Garden Club members in their group. All clubs are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
February 2024
February 22, 2024 - Mini Camellia Show, Summerfield
February 22nd found us conducting a mini Camellia Show at Summerfield Assisted Living Center in Hammond. This Community activity included our president Sandra Grimm, John Grimm, member of Belle Oaks Garden Club and President of the Camellia Club of New Orleans, and Nick Piazza, Treasurer/Show Chairman.
Thirty five residents and staff members judged the 59 varieties presented to them for three top white blooms, 3 pinks, 3 reds and 3 blotched or striped. The best of each class then vied for Best Overall. The top white blooms were Ragland Supreme, Swan Lake, and Mary Alice Cox. The pinks were lead by Pink Perfection followed by Winnefred Womack and High Fragrance. Trophy was the top red with Scarlet Glory and Satsuma Kurenai following and Dixie Knight Supreme, which also won Best Overall, secured top spot for blotched/striped with Margaret Davis and Ville De Nantes close behind.
A discussion of sizes, colors, shapes, species, and some camellia history followed with lively discussion and questioning from the engaged audience. Tammy Haro, Director, thanked our organizations as did the residents who recalled earlier days with camellias in their yards (or those of their parents). They gladly took blooms to their rooms to continue to enjoy the show. Our club, the camellia club, and facility brought some beauty, fun, joy and nostalgic moments to the lives of the residents and their families who participated.
Belle Oaks is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Thirty five residents and staff members judged the 59 varieties presented to them for three top white blooms, 3 pinks, 3 reds and 3 blotched or striped. The best of each class then vied for Best Overall. The top white blooms were Ragland Supreme, Swan Lake, and Mary Alice Cox. The pinks were lead by Pink Perfection followed by Winnefred Womack and High Fragrance. Trophy was the top red with Scarlet Glory and Satsuma Kurenai following and Dixie Knight Supreme, which also won Best Overall, secured top spot for blotched/striped with Margaret Davis and Ville De Nantes close behind.
A discussion of sizes, colors, shapes, species, and some camellia history followed with lively discussion and questioning from the engaged audience. Tammy Haro, Director, thanked our organizations as did the residents who recalled earlier days with camellias in their yards (or those of their parents). They gladly took blooms to their rooms to continue to enjoy the show. Our club, the camellia club, and facility brought some beauty, fun, joy and nostalgic moments to the lives of the residents and their families who participated.
Belle Oaks is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
February 15, 2024 - Field Trip: Camellia Heaven
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A few pictures from our visit to Camellia Heaven. Maude Rizzuto, Sandy and John Grimm from Belle Oaks Garden Club and members from Livingston Master Gardeners were in attendance. It was a beautiful day and we all enjoyed taking in the beauty of the many blooms, and the stories associated with the acquisition of the plants and people related to the plants. After the visit to Camellia Heaven we had a meal at The House of Seafood in Bush.
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February 7, 2024 - Joint Tangipahoa Garden Clubs
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January 2024
January 24, 2024 - Arbor Day!
Planting Belle Oaks Arbor Day tree in a thunderstorm - but hey, we're gardeners! We got lots of photos with two cameras going, so expect similarities! Very nice crape myrtle was donated and labor performed by Steve Leon of Options Inc. who operate the group home selected for the planting.
Belle Oaks Garden Club planted a flowering crape myrtle tree at an Options group home, 11076 General Ott Dr., Hammond LA on January 24. Options Inc. is a non-profit service for people with disabilities. Garden club members present were chairman Cindy Miguez, John and Sandy Grimm, Rose Doles, Virginia Hawkins, and Vicky Fannaly (also Gardenettes).
Belle Oaks is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Belle Oaks Garden Club planted a flowering crape myrtle tree at an Options group home, 11076 General Ott Dr., Hammond LA on January 24. Options Inc. is a non-profit service for people with disabilities. Garden club members present were chairman Cindy Miguez, John and Sandy Grimm, Rose Doles, Virginia Hawkins, and Vicky Fannaly (also Gardenettes).
Belle Oaks is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
January 10,2024 Meeting
Home of Sandy and John Grimm
Interesting Program! - view it on YouTube: Pawpaw Sammy and Aly Bug
Belle Oaks Garden Club meeting at Sandy and John Grimm's January 10 presented great program on using enriched worm castings, growing mushroom's on wood sections and gardening for self-sufficiency. Gardenette Vicky Fannaly attended. Both clubs are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Interesting program with Samantha Starkey and her great folks - YouTube'er "Pawpaw Sammy and Aly Bug" with his wife. You can view the whole meeting on YouTube just posted now.
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