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September 2023
Gardenettes September 2023 Newsletter
KATHY BRUCE: CIRCLE OF ROSES
September 13, 2023
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Past Gardenette President Kathy Bruce, receives Circle of Roses honors, for her many years of activity in the club. Making the presentation is LGCF Inc. Representative at Large and Circle of Roses Chairman Kathy Bedenbaugh. Receiving a red rose from Club President Vicky Fannaly, Bruce thanked the club for her honor.
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Kathy Bruce, former Gardenette President, received the prestigious Circle of Roses honor from Kathy Bedenbaugh, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Representative at Large and Circle of Roses Chairman. The honor was awarded in a ceremony at the Gardenettes September 13 meeting at the Strawberry Board Building.
Serving as Gardenettes president from the years 2002 and 2003, Kathy Bruce joined the garden club in 1989. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
To qualify for this distinction, a recipient must have been an outstanding member for at least 15 years and be over seventy years of age.
According to Bruce, “I joined in 1989 as Donna Burge and Linda Egnew had children in my kindergarten class that year. These two ladies invited me to Linda’s house for lunch one Saturday and asked if I’d be interested in joining Gardenettes. I remember attending my first meeting at Betty Rosson’s home, when Cynthia Oregon was president in 1989. Cynthia’s husband, George, went to school with my husband, Rolly, in Gretna. We became friends and connected with them through my membership in the garden club”.
Bruce’s first committee was Garden of the Month with Pat Sweeney. She recalls, “I have a picture of Miss Pat and I awarding my first recipient across the road from Kathy Bedenbaugh’s home (the white brick house beside the creek). I always enjoyed this committee as you made new friends, and the families usually invited you in for iced tea or a cup of coffee.”
Through the years, since Bruce taught school her involvement in the club had been limited, but Garden of the Month remained her committee of choice.
“I remember we had to contact The Daily Star and The Ponchatoula Times to meet at the honored home for photos. I got to be close friends with photographers Randy Bergeron and Brian McMahon through the years. Randy would always put me on the spot and ask the name of various flowers in the homeowner’s garden. With time as technology improved, I wasn’t tech savvy to email photos to the newspaper, so I stepped down from this committee,” she said.
Bruce taught kindergarten in Ponchatoula. The Gardenettes would save their coffee and coupons for education to present to her school, Perrin Early Learning Center, as a service project for the club. Each spring the Gardenettes would gather at Perrin for a presentation of the coupons to the school. This was a tradition for a good 15+ years.
“I remember my husband, Rolly, designing a sign for The Bird Sanctuary at Collinswood Museum, and he refurbished the Garden of the Month sign several times for the club. One October Rolly designed scarecrows for the Gardenettes to decorate the downtown area for Fall,” she reminisced.
Since Christmas has always been her favorite season given that she celebrated a December birthday too. She recalls she always enjoyed Peggy April and Cynthia Orgeron’s hospitality with hosting the Gardenettes Christmas Tea. As time marched on and these two ladies were no longer able to host this event, Bruce has hosted the Christmas tea in her home over the past 20 years. Decorating the Christmas trees at North Oaks Hospital has been a favorite community project for her.
“The trees give a smile and a hug to the families as they visit their loved ones in the hospital. It warms my heart to bring a bit of Christmas cheer to our community,” she said.
Bruce enjoys learning about horticulture as she has been the horticulture and the exhibits chairman for the past few years.
According to Bruce, “Each new job broadens my gardening knowledge. I have made many lifelong friends through my 34 years as a Gardenettes member, I was honored to serve as president from 2003-2005. I continue to participate in supporting the Garden of the Month and the Genesis Award photo shoots when I’m available. Friends are definitely the flowers in life!”
Serving as Gardenettes president from the years 2002 and 2003, Kathy Bruce joined the garden club in 1989. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
To qualify for this distinction, a recipient must have been an outstanding member for at least 15 years and be over seventy years of age.
According to Bruce, “I joined in 1989 as Donna Burge and Linda Egnew had children in my kindergarten class that year. These two ladies invited me to Linda’s house for lunch one Saturday and asked if I’d be interested in joining Gardenettes. I remember attending my first meeting at Betty Rosson’s home, when Cynthia Oregon was president in 1989. Cynthia’s husband, George, went to school with my husband, Rolly, in Gretna. We became friends and connected with them through my membership in the garden club”.
Bruce’s first committee was Garden of the Month with Pat Sweeney. She recalls, “I have a picture of Miss Pat and I awarding my first recipient across the road from Kathy Bedenbaugh’s home (the white brick house beside the creek). I always enjoyed this committee as you made new friends, and the families usually invited you in for iced tea or a cup of coffee.”
Through the years, since Bruce taught school her involvement in the club had been limited, but Garden of the Month remained her committee of choice.
“I remember we had to contact The Daily Star and The Ponchatoula Times to meet at the honored home for photos. I got to be close friends with photographers Randy Bergeron and Brian McMahon through the years. Randy would always put me on the spot and ask the name of various flowers in the homeowner’s garden. With time as technology improved, I wasn’t tech savvy to email photos to the newspaper, so I stepped down from this committee,” she said.
Bruce taught kindergarten in Ponchatoula. The Gardenettes would save their coffee and coupons for education to present to her school, Perrin Early Learning Center, as a service project for the club. Each spring the Gardenettes would gather at Perrin for a presentation of the coupons to the school. This was a tradition for a good 15+ years.
“I remember my husband, Rolly, designing a sign for The Bird Sanctuary at Collinswood Museum, and he refurbished the Garden of the Month sign several times for the club. One October Rolly designed scarecrows for the Gardenettes to decorate the downtown area for Fall,” she reminisced.
Since Christmas has always been her favorite season given that she celebrated a December birthday too. She recalls she always enjoyed Peggy April and Cynthia Orgeron’s hospitality with hosting the Gardenettes Christmas Tea. As time marched on and these two ladies were no longer able to host this event, Bruce has hosted the Christmas tea in her home over the past 20 years. Decorating the Christmas trees at North Oaks Hospital has been a favorite community project for her.
“The trees give a smile and a hug to the families as they visit their loved ones in the hospital. It warms my heart to bring a bit of Christmas cheer to our community,” she said.
Bruce enjoys learning about horticulture as she has been the horticulture and the exhibits chairman for the past few years.
According to Bruce, “Each new job broadens my gardening knowledge. I have made many lifelong friends through my 34 years as a Gardenettes member, I was honored to serve as president from 2003-2005. I continue to participate in supporting the Garden of the Month and the Genesis Award photo shoots when I’m available. Friends are definitely the flowers in life!”
September 13, 2023 Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker:
Sandy Grimm, President Belle Oaks Garden Club
Sandy Grimm, president of Belle Oaks Garden Club in Hammond, gave a presentation on “Saving a Heritage Live Oak” to the Gardenettes at their September 13 meeting. Held at the Strawberry Board building in Memorial Park in Ponchatoula, the meeting began the club’s new year.
A Master Gardener, Grimm gave a thorough botanical description of some of the physical traits of oaks, describing the male and female flowering characteristics that are often overlooked. She used a PowerPoint presentation to show how acorns are formed. A large part of her talk addressed the decline of the Friendship Oak at Southeastern Louisiana University and the steps being taken to restore it to health.
Jamie Leblanc, recording secretary, presented Grimm with a token of appreciation. Hostesses for the event included Marilyn Wright and Dottie Boudreaux. President Vicky Fannaly welcomed John Grimm of Belle Oaks Garden Club, Kathy Bedenbaugh of River Ridge Garden Club and new Gardenettes member Melly Singer.
Bedenbaugh, an officer in the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., presented Kathy Bruce, a long-time member and past president of the Gardenettes, with a pin honoring her as a member of the prestigious Circle of Roses. Bedenbaugh, chairman of this committee, explained this award was bestowed on club members over the age of 70 who had served the garden club with distinction for at least 15 years. Gardenettes are members of District VI LGCF Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Corresponding secretary Cynthia Cummer announced that no member’s birthdays fell in the month of September. She requested that emails be used to alert members of coming birthdays and that emails should also replace written greetings due to the increasing cost of postage.
Sunday Hanson, National Garden Week chairman, gave a recap of the weeklong activity which offered free plants through the Ponchatoula library. The June program was well received, and members still bring plants to the library on occasion to help foster a love of gardening in the general public. Hanson urged members to plan for the next year’s event by planting extra seeds to have plants to share.
Genesis chairman Cricket Ayala selected the Ponchatoula Police Department as the recipient of the June – July Award. Due to the drought conditions, the Garden of the Month award was tabled for this month. It will resume in October.
A motion was made to offer White Elephant items for sale: books, plants, seeds; also, hold 50/50 raffles at the meetings to boost the club treasury. The next meeting will be October 11 with hostesses Bailey and Ayala.
A Master Gardener, Grimm gave a thorough botanical description of some of the physical traits of oaks, describing the male and female flowering characteristics that are often overlooked. She used a PowerPoint presentation to show how acorns are formed. A large part of her talk addressed the decline of the Friendship Oak at Southeastern Louisiana University and the steps being taken to restore it to health.
Jamie Leblanc, recording secretary, presented Grimm with a token of appreciation. Hostesses for the event included Marilyn Wright and Dottie Boudreaux. President Vicky Fannaly welcomed John Grimm of Belle Oaks Garden Club, Kathy Bedenbaugh of River Ridge Garden Club and new Gardenettes member Melly Singer.
Bedenbaugh, an officer in the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., presented Kathy Bruce, a long-time member and past president of the Gardenettes, with a pin honoring her as a member of the prestigious Circle of Roses. Bedenbaugh, chairman of this committee, explained this award was bestowed on club members over the age of 70 who had served the garden club with distinction for at least 15 years. Gardenettes are members of District VI LGCF Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Corresponding secretary Cynthia Cummer announced that no member’s birthdays fell in the month of September. She requested that emails be used to alert members of coming birthdays and that emails should also replace written greetings due to the increasing cost of postage.
Sunday Hanson, National Garden Week chairman, gave a recap of the weeklong activity which offered free plants through the Ponchatoula library. The June program was well received, and members still bring plants to the library on occasion to help foster a love of gardening in the general public. Hanson urged members to plan for the next year’s event by planting extra seeds to have plants to share.
Genesis chairman Cricket Ayala selected the Ponchatoula Police Department as the recipient of the June – July Award. Due to the drought conditions, the Garden of the Month award was tabled for this month. It will resume in October.
A motion was made to offer White Elephant items for sale: books, plants, seeds; also, hold 50/50 raffles at the meetings to boost the club treasury. The next meeting will be October 11 with hostesses Bailey and Ayala.
August 2023
Gardenettes August 2023 Newsletter
August Social - Vice President's Birthday Luncheon
August 21, 2023 - Millside Restaurant
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Any excuse for a party! Gardenettes are out for the summer June through August, so me met at Millside to celebrate our Vice President Marilyn Wright's birthday. Ten members and three guests shared cake and a meal with Marilyn. Participating were Jamie LeBlanc, Mary Hirsch, Sheila Reno, Kathryn J Martin, Sandra Haro, Cricket Ayala, Margaret Bailey, Vicky Fannaly, Susan LaBarre Pizani, Kathy Bruce, Sandy Cusick, Sunday Hanson. The garden club belongs to District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
July 2023
Gardenettes July 2023 Newsletter
Annual Yearbook Luncheon, July 21, 2023
Joe's Italian Restaurant, Ponchatoula LA
Annual Yearbook Luncheon at Joe's Italian, Ponchatoula, July 21. Gardenettes received their program for the club year which begins in September. Enjoying fellowship were Marilyn Wright, Jamie LeBlanc, Susan LaBarre Pizani, Cricket Ayala, Margaret Varnado Bailey, Carol Borgstede McGough, Sheila Reno, and Vicky Fannaly. The garden club belongs to District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
LGCF Summer Board, July 17-18, 2023, Embassy Suites
Baton Rouge LA
Summer Board Meeting for Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. July 17-18. Manning the registration desk with friends Kathy Bedenbaugh and Dottie Hebert. Summer Board chairman Vicky Fannaly represented Gardenettes who are members of District VI LGCF Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
June 2023
Gardenettes June 2023 Newsletter
June 30 Social - Salty Joe's in Hammond
Gardenettes June Social - sixteen club members and friends met at Salty Joe's in Hammond for some socializing. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
President's Meeting June 16, 2023
District VI Garden Clubs President's meeting held June 16 at Middendorf's. Gardenettes attending were Marilyn Wright, Margaret Hardin and Vicky Fannaly. All clubs are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
June Garden of the Month - Terry Wilde, 170 Pineywoods
June 10, 2023
Shown are Ellen Pusey, Margaret Bailey, Recipient Terry Willde, Marilyn Wright, Sunday Hanson, Vicky Fannaly
Gardenettes awarded June Garden of the Month to Terry and Ann Wilde of 170 Pineywood Road on June 10. The honor recognizes outstanding horticulture and landscaping in a home setting.
The garden club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
According to Margaret Bailey, club chairman, "This month the award goes to a vegetable garden where organic tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, cucumbers and eggplants fill the above ground beds. Terry practices a no till\no weeds method of lasagna layer gardening. Along with vegetables there are various herbs and fruit trees to make a lovely award winning front yard garden."
Wilde said he uses cardboard layers, topped with green mulch and leaves then soil. Each layer is repeated to fill his raised vegetable beds just as you would make a layered casserole like lasagna. Apparently the vegetables respond well as Wilde produces many types of vegetables in his series of raised beds.
Gardenettes awarded June Garden of the Month to Terry and Ann Wilde of 170 Pineywood Road on June 10. The honor recognizes outstanding horticulture and landscaping in a home setting.
The garden club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
According to Margaret Bailey, club chairman, "This month the award goes to a vegetable garden where organic tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, cucumbers and eggplants fill the above ground beds. Terry practices a no till\no weeds method of lasagna layer gardening. Along with vegetables there are various herbs and fruit trees to make a lovely award winning front yard garden."
Wilde said he uses cardboard layers, topped with green mulch and leaves then soil. Each layer is repeated to fill his raised vegetable beds just as you would make a layered casserole like lasagna. Apparently the vegetables respond well as Wilde produces many types of vegetables in his series of raised beds.
Bosom Buddy Bags - June 7, 2023
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Gardenette Karen Hotard, chairman of the Bosom Buddy Bag committee, delivered 68 completed bags to North Oaks Medical Center for use by cancer and surgery patients to hold their drainage bags. This makes a total of 95 given to the hospital this year.
These bright, cheerful bags have been appreciated by the patients. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Each bag has been sewn mainly by Hotard with help from club members. The purpose is to show sympathy for patients at a difficult time in their lives and wish them a speedy recovery, said Hotard. |
National Garden Week - June 4-10, 2023
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Sunday Hanson, Gardenettes chairman for National Garden Week, presented a book Saving Seeds to Ponchatoula Library manager Raven Creech and Jada Davis (left) to honor the annual gardening week. Also present was Vicky Fannaly, garden club president (right). The club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
This annual event, June 4-10, will be commemorated with root-able plant cuttings from members gardens, placed in the Ponchatoula Library “free to a good home.” Chairman Sunday Hanson has commitments from members for this event. It is hoped that it will encourage or support a love of gardening in those who receive the plants. Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Clubs Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., National Garden Clubs Inc.
By calling attention to gardening, it is hoped that the community will be encouraged to be more aware of picking up litter and planting an attractive haven around our homes, she said.
Gardenetttes are joining the national group in celebrating the objectives of beautification, education of environmental efforts, gardening and involvement with the community.
This annual event, June 4-10, will be commemorated with root-able plant cuttings from members gardens, placed in the Ponchatoula Library “free to a good home.” Chairman Sunday Hanson has commitments from members for this event. It is hoped that it will encourage or support a love of gardening in those who receive the plants. Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Clubs Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., National Garden Clubs Inc.
By calling attention to gardening, it is hoped that the community will be encouraged to be more aware of picking up litter and planting an attractive haven around our homes, she said.
Gardenetttes are joining the national group in celebrating the objectives of beautification, education of environmental efforts, gardening and involvement with the community.
May 2023
Gardenettes May 2023 Newsletter
Genesis Award - May / June
May 10, 2023
Gardenettes awarded the May/June Genesis Award to Mandy May Fine Arts located at 128 West Pine Street, May 10. The business was chosen for their attractive use of plantings.
The garden club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
There are hanging baskets of Mandevilla and black urns of Hibiscus surrounded by Impatiens. The shop has a bench made from a car and a painted pelican by the entrance. Over the door is a lovely painted Magnolia. The plantings were done by the owner Mandy Poche's husband Josh Poche. The plants are from Smiths Nursery.
The garden club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
There are hanging baskets of Mandevilla and black urns of Hibiscus surrounded by Impatiens. The shop has a bench made from a car and a painted pelican by the entrance. Over the door is a lovely painted Magnolia. The plantings were done by the owner Mandy Poche's husband Josh Poche. The plants are from Smiths Nursery.
Garden of the Month
May 10, 2023
Long time resident of Ponchatoula, Yvonne Felder, was awarded Gardenettes' May Garden of the Month, May 10. Located at 220 West Magnolia her front yard has a large Magnolia, a towering pine and an oak. Surrounding her home are azaleas, nandinas, roses, daylilies and a Japanese maple.
The Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Close to the driveway are some cannas and climbing roses. She has a raised bed where she has planted tomatoes, peppers, sunflowers and marigolds. A back seating area has urns and pots of Agapanthus, begonias and other potted plants.
The Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Close to the driveway are some cannas and climbing roses. She has a raised bed where she has planted tomatoes, peppers, sunflowers and marigolds. A back seating area has urns and pots of Agapanthus, begonias and other potted plants.
80th Awards Banquet Since Federated in 1943
May 3, 2023
Dr. Allen Owings presented an interesting talk on roses with tips from purchasing them, pruning them and maintaining these long lasting shrubs to the Gardenettes at the 80th Awards Banquet since they were federated in 1943. Members gathered at Murphy's Restaurant in Hammond, on May 3.
The garden club belongs to District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Awards received for the past year were presented at the recent Deep South and LGCF conventions. A recap of these honors and a preview of the coming list of speakers was presented by Vicky Fannaly, president. Best chairman award was presented to Mary Hirsch. She and her Ways and Means committee received an additional token of esteem for their outstanding work at the February Joint Tangipahoa Garden Clubs meeting.
Kathy Bruce, horticulture and exhibits chairman gave gifts to Fannaly and Margaret Bailey for their participation in the monthly exhibits. Bailey announced the May Garden of the Month and Genesis winners. She will set a time for the official presentation. The club's next schedule meeting is on the second Wednesday in September.
The garden club belongs to District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Awards received for the past year were presented at the recent Deep South and LGCF conventions. A recap of these honors and a preview of the coming list of speakers was presented by Vicky Fannaly, president. Best chairman award was presented to Mary Hirsch. She and her Ways and Means committee received an additional token of esteem for their outstanding work at the February Joint Tangipahoa Garden Clubs meeting.
Kathy Bruce, horticulture and exhibits chairman gave gifts to Fannaly and Margaret Bailey for their participation in the monthly exhibits. Bailey announced the May Garden of the Month and Genesis winners. She will set a time for the official presentation. The club's next schedule meeting is on the second Wednesday in September.
April 2023
Gardenettes April 2023 Newsletter
Madisonville Garden Club Flower Show April 26, 2023
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Gardenette fun today at the Madisonville Flower Show. Marilyn Wright, Kathy Bruce, Donna Moran ( District VI Director), Vicky Fannaly ( Gardenette President), Kathy Bedenbaugh ( River Ridge Garden Club), and Sunday Hanson. We enjoyed viewing horticulture and exhibits. Gardenettes are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Had a great lunch at the Triple Nickel in Madisonville. |
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April Meeting - April 12, 2023 - Home of Vicky Fannaly
John Cleary, Master Gardener, demonstrated how to make Mason Bee houses out of bamboo, at the Gardenettes April meeting held in the home of Vicky Fannaly, club president.
Cleary elaborated on the life cycle of this species of bee and outlined it's importance in polinating. Mason bees lay their eggs in cells. The recommended length of the nesting tubes should be 12 inches to allow the bees to lay an egg, deposit pollen for the larva to eat, then seal off the cell. The next egg is laid in the space ahead until the entire tube is filled. The larva may stay as long as a year before it matures.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
The meeting was opened with a prayer from Kathy Bruce, chaplain. Garden of the Month chairman, Margaret Bailey described the Garden of the Month winners, Joan and Patricia Barze, lovely garden on N. First Street. The two month Genesis Award was given to Twin Steeples last month.
Ellen Pusey made a presentation to Cleary, then gave her treasurer's report. Cynthia Cummer gave a report on sunshine committee and birthdays. Jamie LeBlanc passed around the Penny Pines container for members to put spare change. When the money adds up, it is sent to re-forest an acre with pine trees at Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana.
Exhibit chairman, Bruce, awarded blue stars to Vicky Fannaly for her horticulture specimens. Bruce and Bailey brought place settings for exhibits. Popular vote was awarded to Bailey. Bruce offered horticulture bottles donated by Linda Chutz, Master Gardener, for members to use when bringing floral specimens.
Fannaly announced that the club received first place in the state and in the six-state region for their publicity pressbook at the recent Deep South Convention, held in Kenner. She reminded the group that the awards banquet was moved to May 3, at Murphy's Seafood Restaurant in Hammond.
Cleary elaborated on the life cycle of this species of bee and outlined it's importance in polinating. Mason bees lay their eggs in cells. The recommended length of the nesting tubes should be 12 inches to allow the bees to lay an egg, deposit pollen for the larva to eat, then seal off the cell. The next egg is laid in the space ahead until the entire tube is filled. The larva may stay as long as a year before it matures.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
The meeting was opened with a prayer from Kathy Bruce, chaplain. Garden of the Month chairman, Margaret Bailey described the Garden of the Month winners, Joan and Patricia Barze, lovely garden on N. First Street. The two month Genesis Award was given to Twin Steeples last month.
Ellen Pusey made a presentation to Cleary, then gave her treasurer's report. Cynthia Cummer gave a report on sunshine committee and birthdays. Jamie LeBlanc passed around the Penny Pines container for members to put spare change. When the money adds up, it is sent to re-forest an acre with pine trees at Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana.
Exhibit chairman, Bruce, awarded blue stars to Vicky Fannaly for her horticulture specimens. Bruce and Bailey brought place settings for exhibits. Popular vote was awarded to Bailey. Bruce offered horticulture bottles donated by Linda Chutz, Master Gardener, for members to use when bringing floral specimens.
Fannaly announced that the club received first place in the state and in the six-state region for their publicity pressbook at the recent Deep South Convention, held in Kenner. She reminded the group that the awards banquet was moved to May 3, at Murphy's Seafood Restaurant in Hammond.
Garden of the Month - Joan and Patricia Barze
250 N. First Street - April 6, 2023
Joan and Patricia Barze of 205 North First Street were awarded the Gardenettes Garden of the Month for April. Making the presentation were Carol McGough, Cricket Ayala and Margaret Bailey. Photo was taken by Vicky Fannaly.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
According to Bailey, club chairman, Barze tends to the gardening and Patricia says she is the "water girl". There is a beautiful oak tree in the front yard and if you look closely you will find a rooster perched on one of the limbs. Surounding the tree are knockout roses, marigolds and petunias of every color. There are also baskets of roses hanging from the oak tree limbs. Several other small flower beds repeat the planting and colors found around the tree.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
According to Bailey, club chairman, Barze tends to the gardening and Patricia says she is the "water girl". There is a beautiful oak tree in the front yard and if you look closely you will find a rooster perched on one of the limbs. Surounding the tree are knockout roses, marigolds and petunias of every color. There are also baskets of roses hanging from the oak tree limbs. Several other small flower beds repeat the planting and colors found around the tree.
March 2023
Gardenettes March 2023 Newsletter
Deep South Convention Award
1st Place Publicity Pressbook - Small Clubs
March 10, 2023
Former Gardenette president Kathy Bedenbaugh and current president accept the honors for the club's Publicity Pressbook from the Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. at their annual convention, March 8-10 at the Airport Hilton in Kenner LA.
The club placed first in the small club division for the six state competition. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Deep South and National Garden Clubs Inc.
This is Gardenettes second time placing first in two years. President Fannaly congratulated the members for their hard work promoting the ideals of the National Council in the Ponchatoula community.
The club placed first in the small club division for the six state competition. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Deep South and National Garden Clubs Inc.
This is Gardenettes second time placing first in two years. President Fannaly congratulated the members for their hard work promoting the ideals of the National Council in the Ponchatoula community.
Genesis Award 2023 March - April
Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center
March 8, 2023
Gardenettes Kathy Bruce, Mary Hirsch, Margaret Bailey, Executive Director Joshua Duncan, Sunday Hanson, Landscaper Katie Albert.
March\April Genesis Award was presented by the Gardenettes to Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center at 220 East Oak Street. Founded by Harry Gabriel in 2020 these two historic churches provide a venue for visual, literary and performing arts. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
The entrance to the courtyard is surrounded by azaleas accented by distillium, dianthis, and petunias. Maple trees are planted in the courtyard which is bordered in the back by Japanese Yews. Joshua Duncan is the Executive Director of Twin Steeples and Katie Albert is the talented landscaper.
March\April Genesis Award was presented by the Gardenettes to Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center at 220 East Oak Street. Founded by Harry Gabriel in 2020 these two historic churches provide a venue for visual, literary and performing arts. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
The entrance to the courtyard is surrounded by azaleas accented by distillium, dianthis, and petunias. Maple trees are planted in the courtyard which is bordered in the back by Japanese Yews. Joshua Duncan is the Executive Director of Twin Steeples and Katie Albert is the talented landscaper.
March Garden of the Month - Jo and Mike Wilson
14599 Highway 22West
March 8, 2023
Gardenettes Cynthia Cummer, Kathy Bruce, Mary Hirsch, Genevieve and Michael Wilson, Mike and Jo Wilson, Margaret Bailey, Sunday Hanson, Sandy Cusick
Gardenettes awarded March Garden of the Month to Jo and Mike Wilson at 14599 Highway 22W. The club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Riding on Highway 22 the huge bank of azaleas presented a stunning display of solid color. These azaleas were planted in 1994 by Jo's parents Kathy and Randy Tricou. Though the azaleas are now past their prime, inside the property there are beds of roses, azaleas, amaryllis and mondo grass growing around around the trees. Oak trees, Bradford pears, a magnificent Magnolia and various fruit trees enhance the beauty of the property.
Gardenettes awarded March Garden of the Month to Jo and Mike Wilson at 14599 Highway 22W. The club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Riding on Highway 22 the huge bank of azaleas presented a stunning display of solid color. These azaleas were planted in 1994 by Jo's parents Kathy and Randy Tricou. Though the azaleas are now past their prime, inside the property there are beds of roses, azaleas, amaryllis and mondo grass growing around around the trees. Oak trees, Bradford pears, a magnificent Magnolia and various fruit trees enhance the beauty of the property.
March 8, 2023 Meeting - Basic Floral Arrangements:
Linda Ryan
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Floral artist, Linda Ryan, demonstrated how to make a flower arrangement using a flower pot at the Gardenettes March 8, meeting. Ryan is a member of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Sixth District Judges Council and Hammond Garden Club.
Making a lovely floral arrangement for a gift or to decorate your home can be very simple if you keep a few things in mind, according to Linda Ryan, in her demonstration to the Gardenettes at their March 8 meeting held at the Strawberry Board building in Memorial Park. Using a decorative flower pot, Ryan lined it with plastic wrap before inserting her floral foam. Showing how to position flowers according to height and eye movement, she used fern to fill in the blank spots and cover her "mechanics" so the foam would be hidden. Ryan is a member of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Sixth District Judges Council and Hammond Garden Club. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and |
National Garden Clubs Inc. Hostesses for the meeting were Sunday Hanson and Karen Hotard. Kathy Bruce led the prayer. Vicky Fannaly introduced her guest Cheryl Wade. Karen Hotard, bosom buddy bag chairman, reported delivering 30 bags to North Oaks Medical Center for use by breast cancer and surgery patients.
Margaret Bailey announced the Garden of the Month winner and asked members to tour the yard after the meeting. Her committee gave the Genesis Award for March and April to Twin Steeples Creative Art Center. Horticulture blue ribbon winners were Mary Hirsch, Bailey and Bruce. A floral exhibit was brought by Bailey
Reporting on the February Joint Tangipahoa meeting, president Fannaly congratulated the members on their lovely table decorations, extra desserts and hard work. Special commendation went to Mary Hirsch and Jamie Leblanc for their months of work on the Ways and Means committee. Assisting them were Bailey and Hanson.
The April meeting will be held in the home of Vicky Fannaly with Hirsch and Linda Farbe as hostesses. Master Gardener John Cleary will do a demonstration on building mason bee houses.
Margaret Bailey announced the Garden of the Month winner and asked members to tour the yard after the meeting. Her committee gave the Genesis Award for March and April to Twin Steeples Creative Art Center. Horticulture blue ribbon winners were Mary Hirsch, Bailey and Bruce. A floral exhibit was brought by Bailey
Reporting on the February Joint Tangipahoa meeting, president Fannaly congratulated the members on their lovely table decorations, extra desserts and hard work. Special commendation went to Mary Hirsch and Jamie Leblanc for their months of work on the Ways and Means committee. Assisting them were Bailey and Hanson.
The April meeting will be held in the home of Vicky Fannaly with Hirsch and Linda Farbe as hostesses. Master Gardener John Cleary will do a demonstration on building mason bee houses.
February 2023
Gardenettes February 2023 Newsletter
February Garden of the Month
Yvette and Jacques Levet
14184 Hoffman Road - Hammond
February 22, 2023
Pictured above are Jamie LeBlanc, Margaret Bailey, Homeowners Jacques and Yvette Levet, Cricket Ayala, Mary Hirsch
Yvette and Jacques Levet, 14184 Hoffman Road, Hammond, received Garden of the Month honors for February from the Gardenettes chairman Margaret Bailey. Assisting her in the presentation were Jamie Leblanc, Cricket Ayala, Mary Hirsch and Vicky Fannaly.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Since moving to the area eleven years ago from Garyville, the Levets started by planting trees on the bare property site. Their current concept is living fences of Distylium and clumping bamboo to surround their four and a half acre property. A pond on the grounds is enjoyed by their ducks. Their garden has many privacy settings, one with Peggy Martin roses gracing the picket fenced enclosure.
Yvette and Jacques Levet, 14184 Hoffman Road, Hammond, received Garden of the Month honors for February from the Gardenettes chairman Margaret Bailey. Assisting her in the presentation were Jamie Leblanc, Cricket Ayala, Mary Hirsch and Vicky Fannaly.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Since moving to the area eleven years ago from Garyville, the Levets started by planting trees on the bare property site. Their current concept is living fences of Distylium and clumping bamboo to surround their four and a half acre property. A pond on the grounds is enjoyed by their ducks. Their garden has many privacy settings, one with Peggy Martin roses gracing the picket fenced enclosure.
Joint Tangipahoa Garden Clubs Meeting
Hosted by Gardenettes
February 8, 2023 - Knights of Columbus Hall
Gardenettes hosted the annual Tangipahoa Parish Garden Clubs Meeting, February 8, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ponchatoula. Attending the event were presidents and members of Belle Oaks Garden Club, Hammond Garden Club, Stem and Stamen Garden Club and guests River Ridge Garden Club.
Parish Clubs are members of District VI; River Ridge, District II of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. (LGCF Inc), Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Special guests were the current LGCF Inc. president Roxanna Champagne, Lafayette, and incoming president Tricia Ortalano, Gretna. Other distinguished guests included Cindy Moran, Baton Rouge, current District VI district director; Donna Moran, Covington, incoming district director; Kyle Martin, second vice president (Covington); Kathy Bedenbaugh (Hammond), represenative at large; Elizabeth McDougald (River Ridge), Chairman - Deep South Convention.
Mayor Bob Zabbia gave the opening welcome to the over seventy garden club members in attendance. Kathryn Martin, guest speaker, gave the invocation. Since being discovered by Minnie Pearl and other professionals years ago, Martin has appeared across the United States and Canada as well as on national TV as author, inspirational speaker and country humorist "Miz Maudie." She spoke on gardening, positive motivation and public service.
The prestigious Circle of Roses honorees included Gardenettes Margaret Hardin and Marilyn Wright. River Ridge Garden Club member Kathy Bedenbaugh, a past president of Gardenettes, was also honored. Making the presentation was state president Champagne. Each recipient received a red rose bouquet and an LGCF Inc. Circle of Roses pin. A gift basket of Tangipahoa products was given to Champagne.
An invitation to the Deep South Inc. Convention March 8-10 was extended by McDougald, chairman for the event. Louisiana is hosting the six state event in Kenner at the Airport Hilton. Each club president gave invitations to their coming events.
The theme "You Light Up My Life" was interpreted differently at each table by Gardenette members. A silent auction, raffle items and fifty-fifty raffle were conducted by Mary Hirsch, Gardenette. Music was provided by Rick Tobey.
Parish Clubs are members of District VI; River Ridge, District II of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. (LGCF Inc), Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Special guests were the current LGCF Inc. president Roxanna Champagne, Lafayette, and incoming president Tricia Ortalano, Gretna. Other distinguished guests included Cindy Moran, Baton Rouge, current District VI district director; Donna Moran, Covington, incoming district director; Kyle Martin, second vice president (Covington); Kathy Bedenbaugh (Hammond), represenative at large; Elizabeth McDougald (River Ridge), Chairman - Deep South Convention.
Mayor Bob Zabbia gave the opening welcome to the over seventy garden club members in attendance. Kathryn Martin, guest speaker, gave the invocation. Since being discovered by Minnie Pearl and other professionals years ago, Martin has appeared across the United States and Canada as well as on national TV as author, inspirational speaker and country humorist "Miz Maudie." She spoke on gardening, positive motivation and public service.
The prestigious Circle of Roses honorees included Gardenettes Margaret Hardin and Marilyn Wright. River Ridge Garden Club member Kathy Bedenbaugh, a past president of Gardenettes, was also honored. Making the presentation was state president Champagne. Each recipient received a red rose bouquet and an LGCF Inc. Circle of Roses pin. A gift basket of Tangipahoa products was given to Champagne.
An invitation to the Deep South Inc. Convention March 8-10 was extended by McDougald, chairman for the event. Louisiana is hosting the six state event in Kenner at the Airport Hilton. Each club president gave invitations to their coming events.
The theme "You Light Up My Life" was interpreted differently at each table by Gardenette members. A silent auction, raffle items and fifty-fifty raffle were conducted by Mary Hirsch, Gardenette. Music was provided by Rick Tobey.
January 2023
Gardenettes January 2023 Newsletter
GARDEN OF THE MONTH 1/19/2023
Susan Pevey McHugh, Diane Pevey Pepitone, Gardenettes Ellen Pusey, Margaret Bailey, Mary Hirsch, Reggie Pevey, Jamie LeBlanc, Vicky Fannaly
Long time resident of Ponchatoula, Reggie Pevey, was awarded the January Garden of the Month by the Gardenettes. His home on 225 East Cypress Street is surrounded by beautiful old oak trees.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Under these sweeping oaks are beds bordered with monkey grass and filled with azaleas, Ardisia, palmetto and other evergreen plants. Along the driveway a bed of Louisiana iris emerge in front of a row of pampas grass, according to Margaret Bailey, garden club chairman.
Joined by his daughters, Susan Pevey McHugh and Diane Pevey Pepitone, Pevey accepted the award presented by Gardenettes Ellen Pusey, Margaret Bailey, Mary Hirsch, Jamie LeBlanc, Cricket Ayala and Vicky Fannaly.
Long time resident of Ponchatoula, Reggie Pevey, was awarded the January Garden of the Month by the Gardenettes. His home on 225 East Cypress Street is surrounded by beautiful old oak trees.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Under these sweeping oaks are beds bordered with monkey grass and filled with azaleas, Ardisia, palmetto and other evergreen plants. Along the driveway a bed of Louisiana iris emerge in front of a row of pampas grass, according to Margaret Bailey, garden club chairman.
Joined by his daughters, Susan Pevey McHugh and Diane Pevey Pepitone, Pevey accepted the award presented by Gardenettes Ellen Pusey, Margaret Bailey, Mary Hirsch, Jamie LeBlanc, Cricket Ayala and Vicky Fannaly.
GENESIS AWARD January-February 1/19/2023
Vicky Fannaly, Ellen Pusey, Mary Hirsch, Amy Smith, Sergio Pineda, Brittany Howes, Margaret Bailey, Jamie LeBlanc
Gardenettes awarded Amy Smith and Brittany Howes, owners of Strawberry Manor event center, the Genesis Award for January/February. Strawberry Manor located at 1690 Veteran Ave. was the previous home of Will Ed. Butler and later the Steve Pugh family. The well established landscaping is maintained and improved upon by Sergio Pineda of Year Round Landscaping and lovingly tended by owner Bobby Smith.
Members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc., the Gardenettes were founded in 1942.
The property is surrounded by azaleas, camellias, Southern magnolias, Japanese magnolias, oaks, Crepe myrtles and other mature trees. One of many conversation areas has a trickling well flowing into a goldfish pond where you can find holly, knock out roses and other seasonal plants and shrubs.
In front Strawberry Manor are beds of Viola, dusty miller, Distylium 'Cinnamon Girl.' The main doorway is flanked by antique urns full of ferns.
Gardenettes awarded Amy Smith and Brittany Howes, owners of Strawberry Manor event center, the Genesis Award for January/February. Strawberry Manor located at 1690 Veteran Ave. was the previous home of Will Ed. Butler and later the Steve Pugh family. The well established landscaping is maintained and improved upon by Sergio Pineda of Year Round Landscaping and lovingly tended by owner Bobby Smith.
Members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc., the Gardenettes were founded in 1942.
The property is surrounded by azaleas, camellias, Southern magnolias, Japanese magnolias, oaks, Crepe myrtles and other mature trees. One of many conversation areas has a trickling well flowing into a goldfish pond where you can find holly, knock out roses and other seasonal plants and shrubs.
In front Strawberry Manor are beds of Viola, dusty miller, Distylium 'Cinnamon Girl.' The main doorway is flanked by antique urns full of ferns.
ARBOR DAY 1/20/2023
Gardenettes planted a Shumard Oak in Memorial Park for Arbor Day. Attending were Sunday Hanson, Kim Zabbia, Sandy Cussick, Margaret Hardin, Mary Hirsch, Margaret Bailey, Vicky Fannaly; kneeling - Pierre James.
Gardenettes observed Arbor Day by planting a Shumard Oak in Memorial Park, Friday January 20. Assisting in the ceremony was Kim Zabbia, Ponchatoula's First Lady, who read a proclaimation from Mayor Bob Zabbia proclaiming the day officially Arbor Day.
Gardenette Mary Hirsch read a Remembrance Poem on trees, author unknown. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Gardenettes attending included Sandy Cussick, Margaret Hardin, Cricket Ayala, Margaret Bailey and Vicky Fannaly. Representing the City of Ponchatoula to dig the hole was Pierre James.
Assisting with the program was Gardenette Sunday Hanson who gave the cultural needs of this deciduous oak, noting that the bright red fall coloring was very desireable. She also noted that the tree was drought resistant and fast growing. The Shumard Oak, Quercus shumardii, is a desireable tree for shelter and color. Lunch at Joe's Italian followed.
Gardenette Mary Hirsch read a Remembrance Poem on trees, author unknown. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Gardenettes attending included Sandy Cussick, Margaret Hardin, Cricket Ayala, Margaret Bailey and Vicky Fannaly. Representing the City of Ponchatoula to dig the hole was Pierre James.
Assisting with the program was Gardenette Sunday Hanson who gave the cultural needs of this deciduous oak, noting that the bright red fall coloring was very desireable. She also noted that the tree was drought resistant and fast growing. The Shumard Oak, Quercus shumardii, is a desireable tree for shelter and color. Lunch at Joe's Italian followed.
January Meeting
About 2,000 species of begonias and even more hybrids, make begonias a very popular plant for enthusiasts everywhere, according to Cynthia Moran, former nursery owner and District VI Director for the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Moran spoke to the Gardnettes at their January 11 meeting, held in the Strawberry Board Building.
Moran demonstrated how to propagate the fleshy plants through two types of stem cuttings, rhizone cuttings and leaf cuttings. She brought terrariums made from disposable plastic food boxes to show how these throw-aways could become tiny greenhouses. She and the Gardenettes are members of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Hostesses for the meeting were Cynthia Cummer, Sandy Cusick and Jamie LeBlanc. Members made plans for Arbor Day on January 20 when they will plant a Shumard Oak tree. Margaret Bailey, chairman of Garden of the Month and Genesis, outlined plans for presenting both awards this month.
The club held a table arrangement workshop in preparation for their February 8 meeting where they will welcome the Tangipahoa parish area garden clubs. Arrangements for that event were discussed.
Moran demonstrated how to propagate the fleshy plants through two types of stem cuttings, rhizone cuttings and leaf cuttings. She brought terrariums made from disposable plastic food boxes to show how these throw-aways could become tiny greenhouses. She and the Gardenettes are members of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Hostesses for the meeting were Cynthia Cummer, Sandy Cusick and Jamie LeBlanc. Members made plans for Arbor Day on January 20 when they will plant a Shumard Oak tree. Margaret Bailey, chairman of Garden of the Month and Genesis, outlined plans for presenting both awards this month.
The club held a table arrangement workshop in preparation for their February 8 meeting where they will welcome the Tangipahoa parish area garden clubs. Arrangements for that event were discussed.
December 2022
Gardenettes December 2022 Newsletter
80th Annual Christmas Tea - December 14, 2022
Gardenettes celebrate the Christmas holiday with their 80th Annual Christmas Tea. Officers Vicky Fannaly, President; Jamie LeBlanc, Recording Secretary; Sunday Hanson, Parliamentarian; Cynthia Cummer, Corresponding Secretary; Marilyn Wright, Vice-President, shown at the home of Kathy Bruce, Chaplain. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., National Garden Clubs Inc.
November 2022
Gardenettes November 2022 Newsletter
Christmas Tree Decorating at North Oaks Medical Center
November 30, 2022
Annual Christmas tree decorating at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond LA. Gardenettes present were Carol McGough, Ellen Pusey, Jamie LeBlanc, Margaret Hardin, Mary Hirsch, Kathy Bruce, Vicky Fannaly and Sandy Cusick. After the decorating, it was time for PJ's Coffee and conversation! Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Covington Garden Club FALL FASHIONISTA FLING
November 10, 2022
What a great, well run event! Food was great, models lovely and top notch all around. Covington Garden Club's Fasionista Fling held at the Maritime Museum in Madisonville! See photos! Special thanks to Kyle Rovira Martin for inviting me! Covington Garden Club and Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
November Monthly Meeting - November 9, 2022
Michael Seal is the owner of the Funny Farm in Poplarville MS. His expertise in propagation, division and mounting bromeliads has made him the go-to person in his field. A long time member of the MS Nursery and Landscape Association, he has been working with these plants since 1990. He will be bringing plants for sale.
Mike Seal of Funny Farm Bromeliads in Poplarville MS showed the Gardenettes how easy growing air plants can be. Addressing the group at their November 9 meeting at the Strawberry Board Building in Memorial Park, Seal offered many varieties of these epiphytes who share the same botanical classification as Spanish Moss and pineapples.
Attending the meeting included guest Betty Guidry and new members Karen Hotard and Linda Fabre. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc. Hostesses for the meeting were Ellen Pusey, Carol McGough, and Margaret Hardin.
Mike Seal of Funny Farm Bromeliads in Poplarville MS showed the Gardenettes how easy growing air plants can be. Addressing the group at their November 9 meeting at the Strawberry Board Building in Memorial Park, Seal offered many varieties of these epiphytes who share the same botanical classification as Spanish Moss and pineapples.
Attending the meeting included guest Betty Guidry and new members Karen Hotard and Linda Fabre. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc. Hostesses for the meeting were Ellen Pusey, Carol McGough, and Margaret Hardin.
Genesis Award 2022 November - December
Paul's Cafe
November 9, 2022
Hanging baskets of cascading Bogainvillea and urns of chrysanthemums greet the patrons of Paul's Cafe at 100 East Pine Street. The Gardenettes awarded Becky Smith with the November \December Genesis Award. Pictured here are Lilah Schexnayder a loyal customer, Margaret Bailey and Becky Smith.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
GARDEN OF THE MONTH - Emanuel and Pat Bourgeois
280 Barringer Drive.
November 9, 2022
If you drive on Barringer Drive look for the Gardenettes November Garden of the Month at 280 Barringer Drive. Emanuel and Pat Bourgeois maintain this property with beautiful landscaped flower beds accented with Nandina, azaleas, Indian Hawthorn, Agapanthus, and Daylilies. There are mature crype myrtles, Bradford pears,Robin holly and sweet olives.
Gardenettes are a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes are a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
October 2022
Gardenettes October 2022 Newsletter
Gardenettes At District VI Meeting, Baton Rouge
October 27, 2022
Great food and Dan Gill giving a very informative speech at District VI Fall Meeting, Juban Restaurant in Baton Rouge. Pleased to get the door prize at my table. Gardenettes Sunday Hanson and I joined our friends from across the state. All are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
St. Tammany Master Gardener Association Fall Seminar
October 25, 2022
Passed a good time at the St. Tammany Master Gardner Association Fall Seminar at Church of the King in Mandeville LA. Speakers included Dan Gill, P. Allen Smith and Felder Rushing. There were plenty of exhibits and plants for sale. Lots of garden clubs were represented like Gardenettes, Terrytown Garden Club, Covington Garden Club, River Ridge Garden Club - all of whom are members of District VI and II of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes At District II Meeting, Harvey
October 20, 2022
Good times in Harvey, LA at District II Fall Meeting. Saw lots of old friends! Only Gardenette from District VI. Clubs are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes At District VII Meeting, Jennings
October 19, 2022
Attended the District VII Fall Meeting in Jennings LA. Saw old friends, saw a great program on Whooping Cranes, ate well! I was the only Gardenette there - we are all members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Club Inc.
Making a Difference - October 12, 2022
Celebrating the spirit of Make a Difference Day, Gardenettes collected canned goods for Westminster Place. Delivering the food were chairman Sherry Klein and president Vicky Fannaly. Manager of Westminster, Latasha Banks, thanked the group for their contribution. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
October Meeting - October 12, 2022
Use Polymers to conserve water and aerate soil to grow healthier, lusher plants advises Yvette Gautreaux Cutrer, Master Gardener and guest speaker for the Gardenettes October 12 meeting, held at the Strawberry Board Building in Memorial Park.
Cutrer assembled living plant wreaths using succulents and blooming transplants. With moss from Oregon as a liner, she filled the wreath forms with polymers and soil and added a final covering of moss. Then she inserted the rooted plants around the wreath where they could grow. Polymers insure that the roots stay moist for a longer time before watering.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Treasurer Ellen Pusey made a presentation to Cutrer, thanking her for coming from Mississippi to address the group. President Vicky Fannaly introduced guests Karen Hotard and Linda Chutz. Hostesses for the meeting included Margaret Bailey, Rose Ann Husser and Cricket Ayala. Corresponding Secretary Cynthia Cummer congratulated October birthday members Sunday Hanson and Sherry Klein.
Klein, chairman of Make A Difference Day, collected canned goods to be distributed to the residents of Westminster Place. The donation was given to Latasha Banks, manager, for the apartments. Jamie LeBlanc made a motion to dispense with reading of the minutes as they were posted and emailed to all members. She also reminded the club to contribute their loose change and folding money to the club's Penny Pines for reforestration and Quarters for Waters for countries who need water filtration systems.
Bailey gave an update on upcoming Garden of the Month presentations and explained the horticulture and exhibit program to the newer members. Horticulture was shown by Bailey; and an exhibit, by Fannaly. Marilyn Wright was appointed to fill the vice president position; and Hanson, the parliamentarian office.
Carol McGough said that when she took the last of the bosom buddy bags to the hospital, there was still a need for them. Hotard offered to try making some for the club, and volunteers were requested to help her.
Hostesses for the November meeting are McGough, Margaret Hardin and Pusey. Members present but not mentioned included Susan Pizani and Mary Hirsch.
Cutrer assembled living plant wreaths using succulents and blooming transplants. With moss from Oregon as a liner, she filled the wreath forms with polymers and soil and added a final covering of moss. Then she inserted the rooted plants around the wreath where they could grow. Polymers insure that the roots stay moist for a longer time before watering.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Treasurer Ellen Pusey made a presentation to Cutrer, thanking her for coming from Mississippi to address the group. President Vicky Fannaly introduced guests Karen Hotard and Linda Chutz. Hostesses for the meeting included Margaret Bailey, Rose Ann Husser and Cricket Ayala. Corresponding Secretary Cynthia Cummer congratulated October birthday members Sunday Hanson and Sherry Klein.
Klein, chairman of Make A Difference Day, collected canned goods to be distributed to the residents of Westminster Place. The donation was given to Latasha Banks, manager, for the apartments. Jamie LeBlanc made a motion to dispense with reading of the minutes as they were posted and emailed to all members. She also reminded the club to contribute their loose change and folding money to the club's Penny Pines for reforestration and Quarters for Waters for countries who need water filtration systems.
Bailey gave an update on upcoming Garden of the Month presentations and explained the horticulture and exhibit program to the newer members. Horticulture was shown by Bailey; and an exhibit, by Fannaly. Marilyn Wright was appointed to fill the vice president position; and Hanson, the parliamentarian office.
Carol McGough said that when she took the last of the bosom buddy bags to the hospital, there was still a need for them. Hotard offered to try making some for the club, and volunteers were requested to help her.
Hostesses for the November meeting are McGough, Margaret Hardin and Pusey. Members present but not mentioned included Susan Pizani and Mary Hirsch.
Rickey and Tara Umbach
October Garden of the Month Recipients
October 6, 2022
Tara' and Rickey Umbach are the proud recipients of the Gardenettes October Garden of the Month. The Umbachs live at 39620 Dutch Lane. Their driveway entrance and home is beautifully landscaped with yellow Lantana, red Verbena, gardenias, begonias, Hibiscus, holly trees, and Little Gem magnolias, according to Margaret Bailey, club chairman.
Presenting the award are Carol McGough, Ellen Pusey, Bailey, Sandy Cusick, and Marilyn Wright. Pictures were taken by Cricket Ayala. The Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc. This award is given to homeowners that beautify Ponchatoula by doing the gardening themselves.
Presenting the award are Carol McGough, Ellen Pusey, Bailey, Sandy Cusick, and Marilyn Wright. Pictures were taken by Cricket Ayala. The Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc. This award is given to homeowners that beautify Ponchatoula by doing the gardening themselves.
September 2022
Gardenettes September 2022 Newsletter
Genesis Award 2022 September - October
First Baptist Church Ponchatoula
September 22, 2022
Pictured are Mary Beth Crovetto, Interim Minister to Children; Margaret Bailey, Gardenette; Robert Parkin, Minister of Students; Dr. David Cranford, Sr. Pastor; Chip Vickers, Minister of Music; Gardenettes Margaret Hardin and Marilyn Wright.
The Gardenettes awarded the September-October Genesis award to the First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula at 325 East Pine Street. The landscaping is beautifully maintained by Prestige One. They have bordered the flower beds with sweet Alyssum and periwinkles. The beds are filled with holly and cedar trees along with roses, lilies, Agapanthus, sedum and small cedar shrubs.
Gardenettes Margaret Bailey, Marilyn Wright and Margaret Hardin presented the plaque to Dr. David Cranford, Sr. Pastor. Joining us for the presentation are Mary Beth Crovetto, Interim Minister to Children, Robert Parkin, Minister of Students and Chip Vickers, Minister of Music. Pictures were taken by Gardenette Patricia Ayala. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc, Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
The Gardenettes awarded the September-October Genesis award to the First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula at 325 East Pine Street. The landscaping is beautifully maintained by Prestige One. They have bordered the flower beds with sweet Alyssum and periwinkles. The beds are filled with holly and cedar trees along with roses, lilies, Agapanthus, sedum and small cedar shrubs.
Gardenettes Margaret Bailey, Marilyn Wright and Margaret Hardin presented the plaque to Dr. David Cranford, Sr. Pastor. Joining us for the presentation are Mary Beth Crovetto, Interim Minister to Children, Robert Parkin, Minister of Students and Chip Vickers, Minister of Music. Pictures were taken by Gardenette Patricia Ayala. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc, Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes Presentation - Belle Oaks Garden Club
September 14, 2022
Vicky Fannaly, Gardenette president, gave a program on the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. (LGCF Inc.) website to Belle Oaks Garden Club at their September 14 meeting, held in the home of Tanya Pearson. As LGCF Inc. Webmaster, she enumerated the interesting education opportunities to learn gardening, environmental, landscape design and floral arrangements. She stressed all the fun socials that were available to member clubs. Gardenettes and Belle Oaks are members of LGCF Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes Monthly Meeting 9/14/2022
Gardenette hostesses Sherry Klein, Dottie Boudreax, guest speaker Krista Salathe Adams, hostess Marilyn Wright welcome in the new garden club year at their September 14 meeting at the Strawberry Board building.
Krista Salathe Adams, Purple Martin Conservation Initiative director, outlined the steps to attract Purple Martins to your backyard, at the Gardenettes first meeting of their new year September 14, held at the Strawberry Board Building in Ponchatoula.
Martins like to live in colonies, so nesting boxes should be placed away from trees and near a water source. Each year the boxes should be cleaned out by January 1 to accommodate the birds who return to the area by March 1, according to Adams. A graduate of Ponchatoula High School and Southeastern Louisiana University she is also a program manager at Louisiana State University and a director, Outreach Chair at Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater Baton Rouge.
Club treasurer Ellen Pusey made a presentation to Adams following her powerpoint presentation. The club is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. (LGCF Inc.), Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Hostesses for the meeting were Marilyn Wright, Dottie Boudreaux and Sherry Klein. Wright was appointed vice president to fill the term of the late Pat Walsh. A collection for Penny Pines to replant trees in Kisatchie National Forest and Quarters for Waters to help underdeveloped countries with a fresh water system - was passed by Jamie LeBlanc.
Garden of the Month and Genesis committee members Margaret Bailey, Cricket Ayala and Rose Ann Husser announced the Genesis Award winner for September and October would be First Baptist Church. The photos will be taken later this month. Cynthia Cummer, Sunshine Chairman, read a letter from the LGCF Inc. acknowledging Walsh and Peggy Avery being added to their Memorial Book of Rembrance. Money for the Gardenette donation will go toward the organization's Landscape Design School.
Vicky Fannaly, president, announced the design teams for the February Joint Tangipahoa Garden Club meeting hosted by the Gardenettes. Teams are Fannaly, Klein and Margaret Hardin (head table); Sandy Cusick and Cummer; Leblanc and Mary Hirsch; Sunday Hanson and Susan Pizani; Pusey and Carol McGough; Wright and Boudreaux; Husser and Kathy Bruce; Ayala and Bailey.
Two programs were tabled for the current year due to lack of a chairman. They were Bosom Buddy Bags and Coupons for Education. Boudreaux was announced as the new membership chairman. The chairman for the October 12 meeting include Bailey, Husser and Ayala.
Krista Salathe Adams, Purple Martin Conservation Initiative director, outlined the steps to attract Purple Martins to your backyard, at the Gardenettes first meeting of their new year September 14, held at the Strawberry Board Building in Ponchatoula.
Martins like to live in colonies, so nesting boxes should be placed away from trees and near a water source. Each year the boxes should be cleaned out by January 1 to accommodate the birds who return to the area by March 1, according to Adams. A graduate of Ponchatoula High School and Southeastern Louisiana University she is also a program manager at Louisiana State University and a director, Outreach Chair at Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater Baton Rouge.
Club treasurer Ellen Pusey made a presentation to Adams following her powerpoint presentation. The club is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. (LGCF Inc.), Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Hostesses for the meeting were Marilyn Wright, Dottie Boudreaux and Sherry Klein. Wright was appointed vice president to fill the term of the late Pat Walsh. A collection for Penny Pines to replant trees in Kisatchie National Forest and Quarters for Waters to help underdeveloped countries with a fresh water system - was passed by Jamie LeBlanc.
Garden of the Month and Genesis committee members Margaret Bailey, Cricket Ayala and Rose Ann Husser announced the Genesis Award winner for September and October would be First Baptist Church. The photos will be taken later this month. Cynthia Cummer, Sunshine Chairman, read a letter from the LGCF Inc. acknowledging Walsh and Peggy Avery being added to their Memorial Book of Rembrance. Money for the Gardenette donation will go toward the organization's Landscape Design School.
Vicky Fannaly, president, announced the design teams for the February Joint Tangipahoa Garden Club meeting hosted by the Gardenettes. Teams are Fannaly, Klein and Margaret Hardin (head table); Sandy Cusick and Cummer; Leblanc and Mary Hirsch; Sunday Hanson and Susan Pizani; Pusey and Carol McGough; Wright and Boudreaux; Husser and Kathy Bruce; Ayala and Bailey.
Two programs were tabled for the current year due to lack of a chairman. They were Bosom Buddy Bags and Coupons for Education. Boudreaux was announced as the new membership chairman. The chairman for the October 12 meeting include Bailey, Husser and Ayala.
Garden of the Month - September 9, 2022
Wes and Carlene Ott of 22308 HWY 22E are the proud recipients of the Gardenettes September Garden of the Month. The award was presented September 9 by Gardenettes Marilyn Wright, Margaret Bailey and Cricket Ayala.
According to Margaret Bailey, club chairman: "The first thing you notice are the beautifully sculptured shrubs in the yard. The beds around the home are filled with trimmed shrubs as well as edged with monkey grass enhanced with roses, Lantana, day lilies, potato vines, and chrysanthemums. There is a potting shed, seating area, bottle trees and American flags that add interest to this yard."
The Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
According to Margaret Bailey, club chairman: "The first thing you notice are the beautifully sculptured shrubs in the yard. The beds around the home are filled with trimmed shrubs as well as edged with monkey grass enhanced with roses, Lantana, day lilies, potato vines, and chrysanthemums. There is a potting shed, seating area, bottle trees and American flags that add interest to this yard."
The Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes Present Program
To Terrebonne Garden Club September 9, 2022
Gardenettes Vicky Fannaly and Sunday Hanson traveled to Houma to present a program to Terrebonne Garden Club at their September 9 meeting. Both clubs are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
August 2022
Gardenettes August 2022 Newsletter
Garden of the Month - AUGUST 8, 2022
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The newly renovated Miller home at 301 North 7th Street received the August Garden of the Month from the Gardenettes. Owners Amanda and Jerry Miller Jr. received the award from Margaret Bailey, garden club chairman.
Amanda Miller took on the task of "renovating" the landscaping. The house is surrounded by flower beds that are full of colorful flowers: caladiums, cannas, ornamental grasses, potato vines, Lantana, Verbena, Gladiolus, begonias, Liriope and a row of yellow roses to name a few. She bought some of the plants, kept some of the original shrubs such as the sweet olive and angel trumpets and transplanted plants from her mother's and grandmother's gardens.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Amanda Miller took on the task of "renovating" the landscaping. The house is surrounded by flower beds that are full of colorful flowers: caladiums, cannas, ornamental grasses, potato vines, Lantana, Verbena, Gladiolus, begonias, Liriope and a row of yellow roses to name a few. She bought some of the plants, kept some of the original shrubs such as the sweet olive and angel trumpets and transplanted plants from her mother's and grandmother's gardens.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
July 2022
Gardenettes July 2022 Newsletter
Annual Yearbook Distribution - July 27, 2022
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Annual distribution of club yearbooks was held at Salty Joe's BBQ on S. Range Road, Hammond LA on July 27. Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes at Summer Board July 11-12, 2022
Federation Inc. Summer Board Meeting held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Baton Rouge were Gardenettes Sunday Hanson and Vicky Fannaly. The two day event was held July 11-12. Gardenettes are also members of District VI LGCF Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Peggy Avery 1936- July 15, 2022
Sad news - Our friend and honorary member Peggy Avery passed away at the age of 85, after a long struggle. Peggy was a LGCF Inc. Circle of Roses member and valued member of the Gardenettes. She was our only member who was a veteran. Prior to that she was president of the Community Garden Club for many years. Condolences to her family especially Michael Avery and his wife Sonya Avery who served as Gardenette president. The two clubs Gardenettes and Community Garden Club were members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc. A kind and loving lady, Peggy will be missed.
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July Garden of the Month - July 5, 2022
The Gardenettes Garden of the Month for July was awarded to Dwayne Clause at 530 East Beech Street. According to Margaret Bailey, club chairman, Clause has planted beautiful caladiums across the front of the house. These are flanked by cannas in one corner and azaleas on the other side. He has a porch that offers him a cool retreat behind pots of variegated Schefflera, ferns, and palms and hanging baskets of Begonia.
Gardenettes are a Ponchatoula garden club and are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. and members of the Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes are a Ponchatoula garden club and are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. and members of the Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Genesis Award July-August - July 5, 2022
Gardenette chairman Margaret Bailey presents the Genesis Award for July-August to Shaun Pepitone, owner of The Right Choice Hair Salon. Assisting Bailey is Rose Ann Husser, committee member.
Gardenettes awarded July/August Genesis Award to The Right Choice Hair Salon located at 125 Barringer Drive. The owner Shaun Pepitone did the "landscaping" which consists of multiple hanging baskets of Mandevilla, window boxes of Begonia, as well as plantings of azaleas and caladiums along the fence line. She has decorated with flags and has a small sitting area by her door. There is also a quilt square displayed which is featured on the Northshore Quilt Trail.
Gardenettes are a Ponchatoula garden club and are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. and members of the Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes awarded July/August Genesis Award to The Right Choice Hair Salon located at 125 Barringer Drive. The owner Shaun Pepitone did the "landscaping" which consists of multiple hanging baskets of Mandevilla, window boxes of Begonia, as well as plantings of azaleas and caladiums along the fence line. She has decorated with flags and has a small sitting area by her door. There is also a quilt square displayed which is featured on the Northshore Quilt Trail.
Gardenettes are a Ponchatoula garden club and are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. and members of the Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
June 2022
Gardenettes June 2022 Newsletter
DISTRICT VI PRESIDENT'S MEETING
JUBAN RESTAURANT - BATON ROUGE
June 14, 2022
Gardenettes president Vicky Fannaly and vice president Pat Walsh attended Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. District VI President's Meeting at Juban in Baton Rouge June 14. An orientation meeting for the new presidents and a chance for returning presidents to exchange ideas, the meeting conducted by District Director Cindy Moran gave the clubs officers a chance get acquainted. The clubs are members of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Garden of the Month, June 4, 2022
Gardenettes awarded June Garden of the Month honors to Karen and John Liautaud, 110 Colver Drive.
The landscaping is maintained by John. The front flower beds are outlined with boxwoods and filled with groupings of various shrubs and flowering plants. There are accents of Magnolia, sweet olive, variegated Japanese maple, crepe myrtle and Bradford pear trees. There are garden features peeking out from the lush plantings, according to Margaret Bailey, club chairman.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc, and National Garden Clubs Inc.
The landscaping is maintained by John. The front flower beds are outlined with boxwoods and filled with groupings of various shrubs and flowering plants. There are accents of Magnolia, sweet olive, variegated Japanese maple, crepe myrtle and Bradford pear trees. There are garden features peeking out from the lush plantings, according to Margaret Bailey, club chairman.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc, and National Garden Clubs Inc.
May 2022
Gardenettes May 2022 Newsletter
Gardenettes Installation Banquet
Salty Joe's BBQ - Hammond LA
Vicky Fannaly was installed as president of the Gardenettes garden club. Other officers include vice president Pat Walsh, Recording Secretary Jamie LeBlanc, Corresponding Secretary Cynthia Cummer, Treasurer Ellen Pusey, Parliamentarian Marilyn Wright and Chaplain Kathy Bruce. All officer were elected to a second two year term.
District VI Director Cynthia Moran installed Gardenette officers at Salty Joe's BBQ Restaurant, Hammond, May 11. Moran from Baton Rouge Garden Club and the local club are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
President's Award to an outstanding member went to Marilyn Wright who served as Genesis and Garden of the Month chairman. Horticulture chairman Kathy Bruce gave each member a plant for participating in the club's monthly exhibits. A plant exchange and door prizes were distributed.
Sunday Hanson gave a report on the LGCF state convention. Margaret Bailey reported on her visit to local nurseries and showed some water storing crystals. Fannaly gave an overview on the speakers for the coming year.
District VI Director Cynthia Moran installed Gardenette officers at Salty Joe's BBQ Restaurant, Hammond, May 11. Moran from Baton Rouge Garden Club and the local club are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
President's Award to an outstanding member went to Marilyn Wright who served as Genesis and Garden of the Month chairman. Horticulture chairman Kathy Bruce gave each member a plant for participating in the club's monthly exhibits. A plant exchange and door prizes were distributed.
Sunday Hanson gave a report on the LGCF state convention. Margaret Bailey reported on her visit to local nurseries and showed some water storing crystals. Fannaly gave an overview on the speakers for the coming year.
Genesis Award - May/June 2022
Sonic General Manager Zoe Ungren accepts Gardenettes Genesis Award from Marilyn Wright, club chairman. The drive-inn is located at 753 West Pine Street, Ponchatoula. The commercial landscaping award was received for the eye-catching floral planting in front.
Genesis Award for May-June was presented to Sonic Drive-In, 753 West Pine Street, by Marilyn Wright, Gardenette chairman. This award is given to well planned commercial landscaping. Owned by Gabe Ray and managed by Zoe Ungren, the SONIC sign came down during Hurricane Ida, but the beautiful spring garden in front is resplendent in beautiful blooms and plants which are a delight to our city's main street, according to Wright.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Clubs Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Genesis Award for May-June was presented to Sonic Drive-In, 753 West Pine Street, by Marilyn Wright, Gardenette chairman. This award is given to well planned commercial landscaping. Owned by Gabe Ray and managed by Zoe Ungren, the SONIC sign came down during Hurricane Ida, but the beautiful spring garden in front is resplendent in beautiful blooms and plants which are a delight to our city's main street, according to Wright.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Clubs Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Baton Rouge Garden Club Spring Tea
May 1, 2022
April 2022
Gardenettes April 2022 Newsletter
86th Anniversary LGCF INC. CONVENTION
April 26-27, 2022
Representing the Gardenettes at the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Convention were Vicky Fannaly (standing) and Sunday Hanson (seated). The club received five state and one Deep South Garden Club Inc. awards at the Baton Rouge event April 25-27.
Gardenettes received a Deep South Garden Club Inc. first place for their Publicity Press Book at the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. (LGCF Inc.) Convention held in Baton Rouge, April 25-27.Groups are members of National Garden Clubs Inc. Representing the local club were Sunday Hanson and Vicky Fannaly.
Five state awards were received including a cash prize for the club webpage, a state first place for publicity press books, a gold ribbon with seal for Garden Club Achievement and certificates for Arbor Day Programs and Special Conservation.
A life membership in the state federation was presented to Vicky Fannaly by Linda Ryan. This was in appreciation for Fannaly's work as registrar for summer boards. Fannaly gave a workshop presentation on the state webpage as part of the program's events. The LGCF Inc. is composed of 74 clubs with over 2,000 members.
Gardenettes received a Deep South Garden Club Inc. first place for their Publicity Press Book at the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. (LGCF Inc.) Convention held in Baton Rouge, April 25-27.Groups are members of National Garden Clubs Inc. Representing the local club were Sunday Hanson and Vicky Fannaly.
Five state awards were received including a cash prize for the club webpage, a state first place for publicity press books, a gold ribbon with seal for Garden Club Achievement and certificates for Arbor Day Programs and Special Conservation.
A life membership in the state federation was presented to Vicky Fannaly by Linda Ryan. This was in appreciation for Fannaly's work as registrar for summer boards. Fannaly gave a workshop presentation on the state webpage as part of the program's events. The LGCF Inc. is composed of 74 clubs with over 2,000 members.
Garden of the Month - April 20, 2022
Sharon and Wayne Melancon received April Garden of the Month honors from the Gardenettes chairman Marilyn Wright. The club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
"The Melancon's beautiful garden is bright with a circle of rose bushes planted by Wayne Melancon as a surprise for his wife. Ferns add a tranquil accent suggesting a cool haven in the heat of the summer. This well maintained garden is very attractive and welcoming," according to Wright.
"The Melancon's beautiful garden is bright with a circle of rose bushes planted by Wayne Melancon as a surprise for his wife. Ferns add a tranquil accent suggesting a cool haven in the heat of the summer. This well maintained garden is very attractive and welcoming," according to Wright.
April Meeting - April 13, 2022
Retired county agent, Annie Coco, gave a plant quiz at the April 13 Gardenette meeting held at the home of president Vicky Fannaly. Showing specimens from her yard, Coco gave prizes for the most correct answers.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. (LGCF), Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Hostesses for the event included Fannaly, Mary Hirsch, Sunday Hanson, and Sherry Klein. Marilyn Wright said the opening prayer and Hanson led the traditional Collect. Secretary Jamie LeBlanc gave a report, followed by a treasurer's report given by Ellen Pusey. Dottie Boudreaux said that the Bosom Buddy Bags would be presented possibly in May.
Sunshine committee chairman Cynthia Cummer wished a happy birthday for LeBlanc in April. Klein presented LeBlanc with a painting for the occasion. Margaret Bailey's birthday is in May. Horticulture and a breakfast tray floral exhibit were displayed by Bailey.
Thanks were extended to Wright and Hanson for donating items for the silent auction to be held at the LGCF Convention later this month. Gently worn shoes were collected for the Deep South Convention in New Orleans April 2023. The current slate of officers were re-elected to serve a second term due to the many meeting cancellations in the 2020-2022 term. A booklet acknowledging the Never Forget Rose Garden in Baton Rouge was passed around to show the Gardenettes' contribution to the memorial garden.
A list of shrubs and trees planted from the club year 2021-2022 was compiled for a national garden club project. Members planted 52 new additions to their garden that qualified. Membership chairman Pat Walsh ordered nametags for the new members. Also present but not previously mentioned were Karen Moran, Susan Pizani, Margaret Hardin, Sandy Cusick and Cricket Ayala.
The next meeting will be the May Installation Banquet at Salty Joe's. District VI Director Cynthia Moran from Baton Rouge, will conduct the ceremonies.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. (LGCF), Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Hostesses for the event included Fannaly, Mary Hirsch, Sunday Hanson, and Sherry Klein. Marilyn Wright said the opening prayer and Hanson led the traditional Collect. Secretary Jamie LeBlanc gave a report, followed by a treasurer's report given by Ellen Pusey. Dottie Boudreaux said that the Bosom Buddy Bags would be presented possibly in May.
Sunshine committee chairman Cynthia Cummer wished a happy birthday for LeBlanc in April. Klein presented LeBlanc with a painting for the occasion. Margaret Bailey's birthday is in May. Horticulture and a breakfast tray floral exhibit were displayed by Bailey.
Thanks were extended to Wright and Hanson for donating items for the silent auction to be held at the LGCF Convention later this month. Gently worn shoes were collected for the Deep South Convention in New Orleans April 2023. The current slate of officers were re-elected to serve a second term due to the many meeting cancellations in the 2020-2022 term. A booklet acknowledging the Never Forget Rose Garden in Baton Rouge was passed around to show the Gardenettes' contribution to the memorial garden.
A list of shrubs and trees planted from the club year 2021-2022 was compiled for a national garden club project. Members planted 52 new additions to their garden that qualified. Membership chairman Pat Walsh ordered nametags for the new members. Also present but not previously mentioned were Karen Moran, Susan Pizani, Margaret Hardin, Sandy Cusick and Cricket Ayala.
The next meeting will be the May Installation Banquet at Salty Joe's. District VI Director Cynthia Moran from Baton Rouge, will conduct the ceremonies.
Box Tops For Education - April 14, 2022
Gardenette Betty Jordan met with Allison Blache who is a seventh grade Social Studies teacher at Ponchatoula Jr. High on April 14. She was very happy to have the Box Tops and Community coffee coupons, according to Jordan. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
March 2022
Gardenettes March 2022 Newsletter
Annual Covington Garden Club Lunch & Style Show
"Luck of the Irish"
Gardenettes joined other state garden clubs at the Covington Garden Club's annual luncheon and style show March 17 at the Maritime Museum in Madisonville. Clubs are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
March Gardenette Meeting
March 9, 2022
Dr. Allen Owings, senior horticulturist at Bracy’s Nursery, presented a program on the 2022 LSU Super Plants selections. Owings spoke to the Gardenettes at their March 9 meeting at Pappy’s Stowaway Restaurant.
Hostesses for the meeting included Cricket Ayala, Karen Moran, Pat Walsh and Betty Jordan. The opening prayer was given by Sunday Hanson. Annette Cabral was introduced as a guest of Sherry Klein. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
President Vicky Fannaly opened the meeting. A report was given by Ellen Pusey treasurer. Marilyn Wright invited the members to help present Garden of the Month to Jan Downey in Lake Orleans and the Genesis Award to Smith’s Nursery 19355 Hwy. 22 East.
The nominating committee Susan Pizani, Jamie LeBlanc and Cynthia Cummer reported the current officers agreed to assume another two year term due to the broken agenda caused by COVID conditions. Cummer announced the birthdays for the month.
Membership chairman Walsh distributed permanent nametags to the new members present. Members present but not previously mentioned were Margaret Hardin, Kathy Bruce and Sandy Cusick. A brief discussion of the joint Tangipahoa garden club’s meeting which will be hosted by the Gardenettes was held.
Hostesses for the meeting included Cricket Ayala, Karen Moran, Pat Walsh and Betty Jordan. The opening prayer was given by Sunday Hanson. Annette Cabral was introduced as a guest of Sherry Klein. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
President Vicky Fannaly opened the meeting. A report was given by Ellen Pusey treasurer. Marilyn Wright invited the members to help present Garden of the Month to Jan Downey in Lake Orleans and the Genesis Award to Smith’s Nursery 19355 Hwy. 22 East.
The nominating committee Susan Pizani, Jamie LeBlanc and Cynthia Cummer reported the current officers agreed to assume another two year term due to the broken agenda caused by COVID conditions. Cummer announced the birthdays for the month.
Membership chairman Walsh distributed permanent nametags to the new members present. Members present but not previously mentioned were Margaret Hardin, Kathy Bruce and Sandy Cusick. A brief discussion of the joint Tangipahoa garden club’s meeting which will be hosted by the Gardenettes was held.
March Garden of the Month
Jan Downy, 154 Lake Orleans, received the March Garden of the Month award from the Gardenettes. The presentation was made March 9 by chairman Marilyn Wright.
Joining her in congratulating Downy were Vicky Fannaly, Sherry Klein, Mary Hirsch, Betty Jordan, Ellen Pusey, Kathy Bruce, Susan Pizani, Karen Moran, Pat Walsh, Sunday Hanson and Annette Cabral.
The well-maintained lawn is bright with newly planted marigolds. Bird of Paradise plants adorn the area near the front door. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Joining her in congratulating Downy were Vicky Fannaly, Sherry Klein, Mary Hirsch, Betty Jordan, Ellen Pusey, Kathy Bruce, Susan Pizani, Karen Moran, Pat Walsh, Sunday Hanson and Annette Cabral.
The well-maintained lawn is bright with newly planted marigolds. Bird of Paradise plants adorn the area near the front door. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
March-April 2022 Genesis Award
Gardenettes presented the March-April Genesis Award for commercial landscaping to Smith’s Nursery, 19355 Hwy. 22 East. Shown are Sherry Klein, Sunday Hanson, Ellen Pusey, Kyle Kugler, Jeanette Richard, Roxane Smith, Karen Moran, Marilyn Wright, Sandy Cusick, Mary Hirsch, Cynthia Cummer, Vicky Fannaly and Betty Jordan. Photo by Annette Cabral.
Smith’s Nursery, 19355 Hwy. 22 East, received the Genesis Award for March, April. Given to commercial groups whose floral plantings are interesting and attractive, the award was presented by Gardenettes chairman Marilyn Wright.
Assisting her in the presentation were Sherry Klein, Sunday Hanson, Ellen Pusey, Karen Moran, Marilyn Wright, Sandy Cusick, Mary Hirsch, Cynthia Cummer, Vicky Fannaly, Betty Jordan and Annette Cabral. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
According to Wright, the nursery was selected for their interesting yard art as well as their colorful floral offerings.
Smith’s Nursery, 19355 Hwy. 22 East, received the Genesis Award for March, April. Given to commercial groups whose floral plantings are interesting and attractive, the award was presented by Gardenettes chairman Marilyn Wright.
Assisting her in the presentation were Sherry Klein, Sunday Hanson, Ellen Pusey, Karen Moran, Marilyn Wright, Sandy Cusick, Mary Hirsch, Cynthia Cummer, Vicky Fannaly, Betty Jordan and Annette Cabral. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
According to Wright, the nursery was selected for their interesting yard art as well as their colorful floral offerings.
February 2022
Gardenettes February 2022 Newsletter
TANGIPAHOA PARISH JOINT GARDEN CLUB MEETING
February 9, 2022
Gardenettes had a great day at the annual Joint Tangipahoa Garden Clubs meeting in Amite. Hosted by president Merrie Bennett and the members of Stem and Stamen Garden Club, good program, lots of prizes, silent auctions and raffles - not to mention a good lunch! Also attending were state president Roxanna Champagne, 2nd VP Kyle Martin and District VI Director Cindy Moran. All clubs are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
January 2022
Gardenettes January 2022 Newsletter
Arbor Day - January 24, 2022
Gardenettes planted a live oak tree in front of the City Hall Annex, across the street from the City Hall January 24. City officials attending were Mayor Bob Zabbia, his assistant Rhonda Sheridan. and Faith Peterson, downtown revitalization director.
Garden club chairman Susan Pizani gave a brief program outlining the significance of Arbor Day and the club's commitment to renew the environment. Club members present were Margaret Hardin, Dottie Boudreaux, Sandy Cusick, Marillyn Wright, Sherry Klein, Sunday Hanson, Vicky Fannaly, and Jamie Leblanc.
The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Garden club chairman Susan Pizani gave a brief program outlining the significance of Arbor Day and the club's commitment to renew the environment. Club members present were Margaret Hardin, Dottie Boudreaux, Sandy Cusick, Marillyn Wright, Sherry Klein, Sunday Hanson, Vicky Fannaly, and Jamie Leblanc.
The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
AFTER THE ARBOR DAY CEREMONY - LA CARETTA'S RESTAURANT
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80th Anniversary - January 12, 2022 Meeting
Kyle Martin, second vice president of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., addressed the Gardenettes at their January meeting held at Joe's Italian Restaurant January 12. The state group has 75 member clubs with 2,085 members.
Besides the obvious benefits of meeting people from all over the state with the same passion for gardening, Martin told of the education opportunities to learn flower arranging, gardening, landscaping and environmental skills. The group offers some nice tours to Holland, Germany and the Biltmore House in Ashville NC.
"There are many opportunities to give service to the community through our civic plantings, arbor day ceremonies, scholarship programs and cleanest city competitions," she said. "The clubs are members of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc."
Treasurer Ellen Pusey presented a gift to Martin from the club. Hostesses for the meeting were Sandy Cusick, Jamie LeBlanc, Susan Pizani and Cynthia Cummer. Honorary member Joan Morse gave the opening prayer. The club voted to give money to three charities designated by members present.
Arbor Day chairman Pizani announced that the club will plant a live oak tree at the City Hall Annex on Friday, January 21 at 11:30 a.m. Those present will meet for lunch following the ceremony with the mayor. Dottie Boudreaux, Bosom Buddy Bag chairman, said that a work day will be set in February to re-stock the club's supply of hospital drain bags for cancer patients.
Garden of the Month chairman Marilyn Wright invited the members to help her and her committee present the January award to Vera Dunbar, 285 N.W. Railroad Avenue. Rose Ann Husser and Margaret Bailey brought horticulture specimens. Bailey also brought a winter floral arrangement for display. Betty Jordan brought some heirloom rose cuttings to share.
Vicky Fannaly said that the Publicity Pressbook has been sent to the state awards committee for judging. She requested members save any news clippings for the coming year's submission. She also noted that this is the Gardenette's 80th year anniversary.
The club welcomed Mary Hirsch as a new member. Hirsch was Garden of the Month winner in December. Members present but not previously mentioned include Cricket Ayala, Carol McGough, Kathy Bruce, Margaret Hardin, Karen Moran and Sherry Klein.
Gardenettes will be traveling to Amite for their annual Joint Tangipahoa Garden Clubs Meeting sponsored this year by Stem and Stamen Garden Club.
Besides the obvious benefits of meeting people from all over the state with the same passion for gardening, Martin told of the education opportunities to learn flower arranging, gardening, landscaping and environmental skills. The group offers some nice tours to Holland, Germany and the Biltmore House in Ashville NC.
"There are many opportunities to give service to the community through our civic plantings, arbor day ceremonies, scholarship programs and cleanest city competitions," she said. "The clubs are members of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc."
Treasurer Ellen Pusey presented a gift to Martin from the club. Hostesses for the meeting were Sandy Cusick, Jamie LeBlanc, Susan Pizani and Cynthia Cummer. Honorary member Joan Morse gave the opening prayer. The club voted to give money to three charities designated by members present.
Arbor Day chairman Pizani announced that the club will plant a live oak tree at the City Hall Annex on Friday, January 21 at 11:30 a.m. Those present will meet for lunch following the ceremony with the mayor. Dottie Boudreaux, Bosom Buddy Bag chairman, said that a work day will be set in February to re-stock the club's supply of hospital drain bags for cancer patients.
Garden of the Month chairman Marilyn Wright invited the members to help her and her committee present the January award to Vera Dunbar, 285 N.W. Railroad Avenue. Rose Ann Husser and Margaret Bailey brought horticulture specimens. Bailey also brought a winter floral arrangement for display. Betty Jordan brought some heirloom rose cuttings to share.
Vicky Fannaly said that the Publicity Pressbook has been sent to the state awards committee for judging. She requested members save any news clippings for the coming year's submission. She also noted that this is the Gardenette's 80th year anniversary.
The club welcomed Mary Hirsch as a new member. Hirsch was Garden of the Month winner in December. Members present but not previously mentioned include Cricket Ayala, Carol McGough, Kathy Bruce, Margaret Hardin, Karen Moran and Sherry Klein.
Gardenettes will be traveling to Amite for their annual Joint Tangipahoa Garden Clubs Meeting sponsored this year by Stem and Stamen Garden Club.
Garden of the Month - January 2022
Vera Dunbar, 285 NWRR Avenue, was awarded January 2022 Garden of the Month honors by the Gardenettes, January 12. Dunbar received this award many years ago for her horticultural efforts.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
"Many of the plants in this garden are difficult to get to bloom with the cold temperatures we have had. There are trumpet flowers in abundance, Ti plants, Lantana, and tropicals like Plumeria," according to Marilyn Wright, chairman of the program. She was assisted by her committee members Rose Ann Husser and Margaret Bailey, and Gardenettes Margaret Hardin, Vicky Fannaly, Ellen Pusey and Joan Morse.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
"Many of the plants in this garden are difficult to get to bloom with the cold temperatures we have had. There are trumpet flowers in abundance, Ti plants, Lantana, and tropicals like Plumeria," according to Marilyn Wright, chairman of the program. She was assisted by her committee members Rose Ann Husser and Margaret Bailey, and Gardenettes Margaret Hardin, Vicky Fannaly, Ellen Pusey and Joan Morse.
December 2021
Gardenettes December 2021 Newsletter
December 8, 2021
79th Annual Christmas Party
Another tradition, the Gardenettes 79th annual Christmas Party held at Kathy Bruce beautiful home in Loranger. First time attendees were our new members Sunday Hanson, Sherry Klein, Rose Ann Husser, Sandy Cusick. Returning member Cricket Hamaker Ayala joined the festivities. Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
December 7, 2021
Mary Hirsch
39764 Rue Mar Nei
Mary Hirsch, 39764 Rue Mar Nei, received Garden of the Month honors for December from the Gardenettes. Presenting the award December 7, were Marilyn Wright, chairman, and members Cynthia Cummer and Jamie LeBlanc. The club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Viewing the property from the street, the house does not show all the work that was put into the landscaping. When you walk into the back and see the lovely touches, it seems like a garden of Eden. The swimming pool is landscaped all around and has a bar with seating. A wrought iron fence borders the area. There are lots of trees and statuary on the acre or so plot, according to Wright.
There is a full vegetable garden, a green house with rare cacti, also a red maple, azaleas and camellias for color. Hirsch designed the landscape herself. Seasonal poinsettias are used in the front beds for a festive accent.
Viewing the property from the street, the house does not show all the work that was put into the landscaping. When you walk into the back and see the lovely touches, it seems like a garden of Eden. The swimming pool is landscaped all around and has a bar with seating. A wrought iron fence borders the area. There are lots of trees and statuary on the acre or so plot, according to Wright.
There is a full vegetable garden, a green house with rare cacti, also a red maple, azaleas and camellias for color. Hirsch designed the landscape herself. Seasonal poinsettias are used in the front beds for a festive accent.
Trimming Christmas Trees
November 30, 2021
MAIN LOBBY TREE ABOVE - EMERGENCY LOBBY TREE BELOW
Gardenettes decorated Christmas trees at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. The club met November 30 just in time for the holidays to put ornaments on trees in the main lobby and in the emergency room lobby. Attending were Cynthia Cummer, Carol McGough, Sandy Cusick, Betty Jordan, Dottie Boudreaux, Margaret Hardin, Kathy Bruce, Ellen Pusey, Vicky Fannaly and Jamie LeBlanc.
Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc
Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc
Genesis Award December 2021 - January 2022
November 30, 2021
Harry McKneely Funeral Home owner Lance Vicknair received Gardenettes Genesis Award for the landscaping at his Ponchatoula location. Presented by Genesis chairman Marilyn Wright, the plaque is for the months of December 2021 and January 2022.
Sasanqua camellias blooming in the beds, lend a bright contrast to the variegated liriope borders. Permanent plantings of rose bushes have been cut back for the winter but are still visible in the well maintained planting areas, said Wright.
Assisting her in the presentation were Gardenettes, Jamie LeBlanc, Margaret Hardin, Vicky Fannaly, Kathy Bruce, Betty Jordan and Dottie Boudreaux. The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Sasanqua camellias blooming in the beds, lend a bright contrast to the variegated liriope borders. Permanent plantings of rose bushes have been cut back for the winter but are still visible in the well maintained planting areas, said Wright.
Assisting her in the presentation were Gardenettes, Jamie LeBlanc, Margaret Hardin, Vicky Fannaly, Kathy Bruce, Betty Jordan and Dottie Boudreaux. The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
November 2021
Gardenettes November 2021 Newsletter
November Garden of the Month - 11/10/2021
Gardenettes on porch are Jamie LeBlanc, Sandy Cusick, Dottie Boudreaux, Margaret Hardin and Kathy Bruce. Standing in front of them are Cynthia Cummer, Betty Jordan, Vicky Fannaly, Norma Huber, Edward Huber and Garden of the Month Chairman Marilyn Wright.
Norma and Edward Huber, 290 S. Ninth Street, received Garden of the Month honors for November from the Gardenettes chairman Marilyn Wright.
Assisting her in the presentation were garden club members Jamie LeBlanc, Sandy Cusick, Dottie Boudreaux, Margaret Hardin, Kathy Bruce, Cynthia Cummer, Betty Jordan, and Vicky Fannaly, The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Assisting her in the presentation were garden club members Jamie LeBlanc, Sandy Cusick, Dottie Boudreaux, Margaret Hardin, Kathy Bruce, Cynthia Cummer, Betty Jordan, and Vicky Fannaly, The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
November Meeting
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Mary Elliot McCormick, left, a Ponchatoula fern specialist and nursery owner, spoke to the Gardenettes Garden Club November 10 at the Strawberry Festival Board building. She brought many unique specimens of ferns and explained how to care for them. She also brought rooted cuttings for members to share.
Also addressing the group was Courtney Murphy, right, development officer for the Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services. She outlined the work that was being done to care for children who had been physically and psychologically abused. She told of the new facility in Loranger that would be opening. The children aged seven to eleven would be leaving a four-acre care center and going to a 126-acre site which would have a 62-acre playground area.
New program started by Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. president Roxanna Champagne called “Quarters for Waters” will help get clean water equipment to countries in Latin America. The National Garden Clubs Inc. have partnered with Global Partners Running Waters Inc. to increase access to safe water. The club will be collecting loose change to send to this cause. Gardenettes are also members of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc.
Also addressing the group was Courtney Murphy, right, development officer for the Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services. She outlined the work that was being done to care for children who had been physically and psychologically abused. She told of the new facility in Loranger that would be opening. The children aged seven to eleven would be leaving a four-acre care center and going to a 126-acre site which would have a 62-acre playground area.
New program started by Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. president Roxanna Champagne called “Quarters for Waters” will help get clean water equipment to countries in Latin America. The National Garden Clubs Inc. have partnered with Global Partners Running Waters Inc. to increase access to safe water. The club will be collecting loose change to send to this cause. Gardenettes are also members of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc.
October 2021
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September 2021
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August 2021
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August 10, 2021
Michael and Kathryn Caravetta
40050 Deer Creek Dr.
Kathy Bruce, Joan Morse, homeowner Michael Caravetta, Marilyn Wright, Sunday Hanson
Michael and Kathryn Caravetta, 40050 Deer Creek Dr., were awarded Gardenettes Garden of the Month honors for August for their well landscaped and maintained garden.
A bed of knock out roses fronts the entrance to the home. Variegated ginger and flax lilies, magnolias, and other shrubs bring pleasant accents to the Caravetta's lovely home, according to Marilyn Wright, garden club chairman.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Accompanying Wright were club members Kathy Bruce, Joan Morse and Sunday Hanson. The grounds located in Deer Creek subdivision are maintained by the homeowner, not a professional landscaper.
Michael and Kathryn Caravetta, 40050 Deer Creek Dr., were awarded Gardenettes Garden of the Month honors for August for their well landscaped and maintained garden.
A bed of knock out roses fronts the entrance to the home. Variegated ginger and flax lilies, magnolias, and other shrubs bring pleasant accents to the Caravetta's lovely home, according to Marilyn Wright, garden club chairman.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Accompanying Wright were club members Kathy Bruce, Joan Morse and Sunday Hanson. The grounds located in Deer Creek subdivision are maintained by the homeowner, not a professional landscaper.
July 2021
GARDENETTES JULY 2021 NEWSLETTER
GOING AWAY LUNCHEON - ANNA AND BILL POLAND
Murphy's Seafood and Steak Restaurant, Hammond LA
July 28, 2021
Popular couple, Anna and Bill Poland, are moving to central Texas. Anna was a former Gardenette president. Both were leaders in many community groups and will be very missed by the Gardenettes. The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Club's Inc.
Yearbook Luncheon - July 16. 2021
Gardenette yearbooks were distributed for the September 2021 to May 2022 year at a lunch meeting at Salty Joe's BBQ in Hammond. The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Club's Inc. Our best guys joined us!
Summer Board Awards
July 13, 2021
Kathy Tell award sponsor, Vicky Fannaly Gardenette representative, receiving Award 33-1 Small Club Website first place from Linda Finley, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. president for the year ending April 2021. The club received first place in small clubs for their Publicity Pressbook Award 22 and Award 34 - Social Media Honorable Mention.
In non competitive awards the club received: Award 1 Garden Club Appreciation - gold seal with gold ribbon; Award 2 Yearbook - honorable mention; Award 5C Horticulture Honor Roll - gold seal; Award 11C Special Conservation; Award 17 Arbor Day. The club is a member of District VI, Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
In non competitive awards the club received: Award 1 Garden Club Appreciation - gold seal with gold ribbon; Award 2 Yearbook - honorable mention; Award 5C Horticulture Honor Roll - gold seal; Award 11C Special Conservation; Award 17 Arbor Day. The club is a member of District VI, Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Genesis Award - City of Ponchatoula Parking Lot
July 8, 2021
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Accepting the Gardenettes Genesis Award for commercial landscaping were Ponchatoula Mayor Bob Zabbia. Garden Club chairman Marilyn Wright, left, and president Vicky Fannaly, right, represented the group.
Genesis Award for commercial landscaping was given to the City of Ponchatoula for its parking lot located at the corner of N. Sixth St. and W. Hickory, according to Marilyn Wright, Gardenette chairman. Accepting for the City were Mayor Bob Zabbia and Rhonda Sheridan.
Formerly the site of First Guaranty Bank, the area now features a 90 space parking lot surrounded by brick and ironwork fencing. Planted with Magnolia trees and colorful bedding plants. There are benches strategically placed for all to enjoy. A charging station for electric vehicles is another feature of the lot.
The opposite side of the street is similarly landscaped, making the block a very attractive place for the city hall and police department, said Wright. Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs.
Genesis Award for commercial landscaping was given to the City of Ponchatoula for its parking lot located at the corner of N. Sixth St. and W. Hickory, according to Marilyn Wright, Gardenette chairman. Accepting for the City were Mayor Bob Zabbia and Rhonda Sheridan.
Formerly the site of First Guaranty Bank, the area now features a 90 space parking lot surrounded by brick and ironwork fencing. Planted with Magnolia trees and colorful bedding plants. There are benches strategically placed for all to enjoy. A charging station for electric vehicles is another feature of the lot.
The opposite side of the street is similarly landscaped, making the block a very attractive place for the city hall and police department, said Wright. Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs.
Jodi and Barry Bleakley Win July Garden of the Month
July 8, 2021
Enjoying the view are Marilyn Wright, Gardenettes chairman, and Jodi Bleakley, homeowner who was awarded July Garden of the Month honors from Wright.
Jodi and Barry Bleakley, 350 N. Eighth Street, received the Gardenette's July Garden of the Month honors for their colorful landscaping.
The couple moved from LaPlace and rented the property initially. They liked the house so much that they purchased and renovated it. Hydrangeas and other colorful plants are placed in an irregular edged bed that borders the house. A large live oak tree in the front yard was registered long ago by a previous owner and adds a pleasant vista when viewed from the front porch, according to Marilyn Wright, garden club chairman.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Homes are selected not just for the colorful plantings and well maintained yards, but by homeowners who do their own work rather than rely on professional landscapers, Wright said.
Jodi and Barry Bleakley, 350 N. Eighth Street, received the Gardenette's July Garden of the Month honors for their colorful landscaping.
The couple moved from LaPlace and rented the property initially. They liked the house so much that they purchased and renovated it. Hydrangeas and other colorful plants are placed in an irregular edged bed that borders the house. A large live oak tree in the front yard was registered long ago by a previous owner and adds a pleasant vista when viewed from the front porch, according to Marilyn Wright, garden club chairman.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Homes are selected not just for the colorful plantings and well maintained yards, but by homeowners who do their own work rather than rely on professional landscapers, Wright said.
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June 2021
GARDENETTES JUNE 2021 NEWSLETTER
National Garden Week - June 6-12, 2021
Announcement made in the Ponchatoula Times, and Hammond Daily Star newspapers
National Garden Week is being honored June 6-12 by over 5,000 National Garden Clubs in the United States and abroad, according to Sunday Hanson, Gardenettes chairman for the event.The annual event was started to encourage community pride, enhance existing gardens and beautify blighted areas. Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Clubs Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., National Garden Clubs Inc.
By calling attention to gardening, it is hoped that the community will be encouraged to be more aware of picking up litter and planting an attractive haven around our homes, she said.
Gardenetttes are joining the national group in celebrating the objectives of beautification, education of environmental efforts, gardening and involvement with the community.
By calling attention to gardening, it is hoped that the community will be encouraged to be more aware of picking up litter and planting an attractive haven around our homes, she said.
Gardenetttes are joining the national group in celebrating the objectives of beautification, education of environmental efforts, gardening and involvement with the community.
District VI President's Meeting
Baton Rouge Garden Center - June 1, 2021
Former District VI Director, Carolyn Todd of Hammond Garden Club, Gardenette Vice President Sandra Haro and President Vicky Fannaly, and Trudy Millard, President of West Baton Rouge Garden and Civic Club - enjoy a high tea hosted by Baton Rouge Garden Club and District VI Director Cindy Moran. Clubs are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
June 1, 2021 - Betty Jordan
522 E. Oak Street
Long time Ponchatoula resident Betty Jordan, 522 E. Oak, received Garden of the Month honors for June. Gardenette chairman Marilyn Wright made the presentation with the assistance of members Jamie LeBlanc, Susan Pizani and Vicky Fannaly.
Jordan joined the Gardenettes in May. The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Wright said the Jordan's garden showed lots of color and charm. Blooming roses, Agapanthus, daylilies, petunias, hydrangeas and other flowers make this yard a pleasant place of comfort, according to Wright.
Jordan joined the Gardenettes in May. The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Wright said the Jordan's garden showed lots of color and charm. Blooming roses, Agapanthus, daylilies, petunias, hydrangeas and other flowers make this yard a pleasant place of comfort, according to Wright.
May 2021
GARDENETTES MAY 2021 NEWSLETTER
May 29, 2021 Houma Gold Star Memorial Event
Gardenette president Vicky Fannaly attended the Gold Star Memorial celebration in Houma May 29. The Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. is a member of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. he Terrebonne Garden Club is using Memorial Day weekend to highlight the ultimate sacrifices made by local warriors, dedicating plaques naming them at Jim Bowie Park, 940 Bayou Black Drive, Saturday morning.
Linda Brashier of the Garden Club says the Houma Community Band will start playing about 10:30 a.m. Ceremonies to dedicate Gold Star and Wayside Markers begin at 11 a.m. The event will also include a color guard, 21-gun salute, speakers and a quartet singing patriotic songs.
Linda Brashier of the Garden Club says the Houma Community Band will start playing about 10:30 a.m. Ceremonies to dedicate Gold Star and Wayside Markers begin at 11 a.m. The event will also include a color guard, 21-gun salute, speakers and a quartet singing patriotic songs.
May 12, 2021 - 79th Gardenette Awards Banquet
The 79th Annual Gardenette Award Banquet was held at Murphy's Seafood and Steak Restaurant in Hammond, May 12, celebrating the end of the club's year which runs from September to May.
Marilyn Wright received outstanding chairman award for her work with Garden of the Month, Genesis Award, Bosom Buddy Bags. President Vicky Fannaly opened the meeting and welcomed the club's new member Sunday Hanson and guests Sandy Leggio, Betty Jordan and Kathryn Martin.
Vice President Sandra Haro gave the opening prayer. Door prize arrangements were provided by Wright and Fannaly. Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Fannaly gave a recap of the club year. She noted that although the club was unable to meet in person for the whole year, Zoom was tried with poor turnout. Two meetings were held with guest speakers and social distancing at the Strawberry Board Building in Memorial Park.
Activities were still held. Margaret Hardin registered the large oak across from the post office for Parker Layrisson; Carol McGough publicized National Garden Week and observed Make a Difference Day by honoring the police. Anna Poland coordinated decorating the two Christmas trees at North Oaks lobby and emergency room. Poland also organized the Arbor Day celebration in January.
Haro collected Box Tops for education and delivered them to Tucker Elementary School. Marilyn Wright and her ladies delivered over 75 bosom buddy bags to the hospital for surgery patients, along with handcrafted infant hats. She made three Garden of the Month and one Genesis awards.
According to Fannaly, it was nice to finally meet in person for the awards banquet. The club gained two new or returning members during the year - Dottie Boudreaux and Sunday Hanson. Gardenettes attending the banquet but not previously mentioned are Cynthia Cummer, Jamie LeBlanc, Ellen Pusey, Pat Walsh, Karen Moran, Susan Pizani.
Marilyn Wright received outstanding chairman award for her work with Garden of the Month, Genesis Award, Bosom Buddy Bags. President Vicky Fannaly opened the meeting and welcomed the club's new member Sunday Hanson and guests Sandy Leggio, Betty Jordan and Kathryn Martin.
Vice President Sandra Haro gave the opening prayer. Door prize arrangements were provided by Wright and Fannaly. Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Fannaly gave a recap of the club year. She noted that although the club was unable to meet in person for the whole year, Zoom was tried with poor turnout. Two meetings were held with guest speakers and social distancing at the Strawberry Board Building in Memorial Park.
Activities were still held. Margaret Hardin registered the large oak across from the post office for Parker Layrisson; Carol McGough publicized National Garden Week and observed Make a Difference Day by honoring the police. Anna Poland coordinated decorating the two Christmas trees at North Oaks lobby and emergency room. Poland also organized the Arbor Day celebration in January.
Haro collected Box Tops for education and delivered them to Tucker Elementary School. Marilyn Wright and her ladies delivered over 75 bosom buddy bags to the hospital for surgery patients, along with handcrafted infant hats. She made three Garden of the Month and one Genesis awards.
According to Fannaly, it was nice to finally meet in person for the awards banquet. The club gained two new or returning members during the year - Dottie Boudreaux and Sunday Hanson. Gardenettes attending the banquet but not previously mentioned are Cynthia Cummer, Jamie LeBlanc, Ellen Pusey, Pat Walsh, Karen Moran, Susan Pizani.
May 1, 2021 - Barbara and Francis Martino
14477 Wadesboro Road
Barbara and Francis Martino, 14477 Wadesboro Road, received May Garden of the Month honors from the Gardenettes. Their grounds are alive with blooming roses, amaryllis, phlox and many other eye-catching blossoms.
Marilyn Wright, garden of the month chairman, remarked on the many objects of yard art that made the Martino's yard so appealing. There is a Disney children's garden, many bird baths and feeders for wildlife and seating areas where one can stop to smell the many roses that the Martinos propagate from cuttings.
Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
One of the many things that qualify a yard for this award is the fact that it is maintained by the owners rather than a professional landscaper. The Martinos can attest to the fact that they spend many long hours working in and enjoying their lovely property, according to Wright.
Marilyn Wright, garden of the month chairman, remarked on the many objects of yard art that made the Martino's yard so appealing. There is a Disney children's garden, many bird baths and feeders for wildlife and seating areas where one can stop to smell the many roses that the Martinos propagate from cuttings.
Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
One of the many things that qualify a yard for this award is the fact that it is maintained by the owners rather than a professional landscaper. The Martinos can attest to the fact that they spend many long hours working in and enjoying their lovely property, according to Wright.
April 2021
GARDENETTES APRIL 2021 NEWSLETTER
Genesis Award April - May 2021
Collinswood Museum, USS Ponchatoula Memorial
April 8, 2021
Accepting the Gardenette Genesis Award were Collinswood Museum Board Members Lark Thibodaux, Jim Perrin, Vincent Thibodaux, Gardenettes members - Genesis chairman Marilyn Wright, Vice President Sandra Haro, Anna Poland, Margaret Hardin
Collinswood Museum was awarded the Genesis Award for commercial landscaping for their well planted grounds by the Gardenettes, April 8. Receiving the award were museum board members Lark and Vincent Thibodaux and Jim Perrin.
Marilyn Wright, Gardenette Genesis chairman, said that the museum was selected because of the colorful flower beds and well maintained grounds. A focal point of the Ponchatoula downtown area, the museum houses the USS Ponchatoula artifacts.
Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep Soth Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Located on property donated by Andrew M. Edwards II to the city of Ponchatoula for use as a museum and park on December 28, 1995, the property has evolved over the years into a serene area in the heart of town for residents and tourists to enjoy. The club was pleased to honor the members of the museum who work so hard to keep the this beauty spot for all to enjoy, Wright said.
Marilyn Wright, Gardenette Genesis chairman, said that the museum was selected because of the colorful flower beds and well maintained grounds. A focal point of the Ponchatoula downtown area, the museum houses the USS Ponchatoula artifacts.
Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep Soth Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Located on property donated by Andrew M. Edwards II to the city of Ponchatoula for use as a museum and park on December 28, 1995, the property has evolved over the years into a serene area in the heart of town for residents and tourists to enjoy. The club was pleased to honor the members of the museum who work so hard to keep the this beauty spot for all to enjoy, Wright said.
GARDEN OF THE MONTH 2021
April 1, 2021- Susan and Tillman Pizani
13572 RUE CHATEAU
Jamie LeBlanc, Susan Pizani, Tillman Pizani, Vicky Fannaly, Cynthia Cummer
Susan and Tillman Pizani, 13572 Rue Chateau, received April Garden of the Month honors from the Gardenettes. This award is given to well maintained and planted gardens which are not professionally maintained.
Many whirligigs and yard sculptures add to the picturesque charm of this garden. A raised herb garden next to the greenhouse is full of vegetables and culinary seasoning plants. The garden was chosen for its all season beauty, according to Marilyn Wright, Garden of the Month chairman.
Assisting Wright were Cynthia Cummer, Jamie LeBlanc and Vicky Fannaly, club president. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
What brought the garden to life were a flock of birds busily eating from the feeders. The Pizani's said that they have counted as many as 30 feeding at the same time. Susan Pizani is the landscaper in the family, and her husband Tillman is the one who does the physical planting. Whatever it takes, the Pizani's have winning teamwork, Wright said.
Many whirligigs and yard sculptures add to the picturesque charm of this garden. A raised herb garden next to the greenhouse is full of vegetables and culinary seasoning plants. The garden was chosen for its all season beauty, according to Marilyn Wright, Garden of the Month chairman.
Assisting Wright were Cynthia Cummer, Jamie LeBlanc and Vicky Fannaly, club president. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
What brought the garden to life were a flock of birds busily eating from the feeders. The Pizani's said that they have counted as many as 30 feeding at the same time. Susan Pizani is the landscaper in the family, and her husband Tillman is the one who does the physical planting. Whatever it takes, the Pizani's have winning teamwork, Wright said.
March 2021
GARDENETTES MARCH 2021 NEWSLETTER
Delivering Bosom Buddie Bags
March 10, 2021
Vicky Fannaly, Dottie Boudreaux, Margaret Hardin, Staci Arceneaux, Marilyn Wright
Many Bosom Buddy bags were sewn by shut-in Gardenettes during the COVID lock down. Over 75 were delivered to Staci Arceneaux at North Oaks Medical Center for cancer and surgery patients to hold their drip apparatus.
"Each bag is a cheerful reminder that the ladies of the garden club are sympathizing with the patients and wishing them a speedy recovery," according to Marilyn Wright, chairman for this project.
Wright also delivered a box of loom made infant caps which she made. The tiny hats were designed for the babies in the NICU nursery where premature babies receive care.
Accompanying Wright were Vicky Fannaly, club president, Dottie Boudreaux and Margaret Hardin. The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
"Each bag is a cheerful reminder that the ladies of the garden club are sympathizing with the patients and wishing them a speedy recovery," according to Marilyn Wright, chairman for this project.
Wright also delivered a box of loom made infant caps which she made. The tiny hats were designed for the babies in the NICU nursery where premature babies receive care.
Accompanying Wright were Vicky Fannaly, club president, Dottie Boudreaux and Margaret Hardin. The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
February 2021
GARDENETTES FEBRUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER
Coupons for Education February 22, 2021
Gardenette coupon chairman Sandra Haro presented coupons redeemable for cash by schools to Keondra Jackson, assistant principal of Tucker Elementary school February 22. Also attending was Vicky Fannaly, Gardenette president.
Throughout the year, Gardenettes saved Boxtops for Education, Community Coffee and other coupons that can be redeemed by schools. Each spring the club brings them in to a school to be used. The program was started about ten years ago.
The Ponchatoula club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Throughout the year, Gardenettes saved Boxtops for Education, Community Coffee and other coupons that can be redeemed by schools. Each spring the club brings them in to a school to be used. The program was started about ten years ago.
The Ponchatoula club is a member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
January 2021
GARDENETTES JANUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER
Arbor Day January 15, 2021
Mayor Bob Zabbia, Marilyn Wright, Gracie and Melissa Gueldner, Anna Poland, Vicky Fannaly, Kathy Bruce
Gardenettes met on January 15, the third Friday of the year 2021, to plant a Shumard oak in Memorial Park with city officials Mayor Bob Zabbia and Councilwoman Melissa Gueldner and her daughter Gracie.
Anna Poland, garden club chairman for the event, lead the program with a welcome and introduction. Club president Vicky Fannaly explained the meaning of Arbor Day. This is an annual celebration to encourage the planting of trees, emphasizing the caring for them as a means of sustaining this valuable resource. In Louisiana, Arbor Day is celebrated on the third Friday in January. Dates vary in other states according to the optimum time to plant.
Past president Kathy Bruce read a poem on trees by an anonymous author. Gueldner read a new poem written by her daughter and inspired by the newly planted tree. Zabbia gave some previews of renovations being made to the Memorial park square, including a circular sidewalk being formed in the area of the new tree.
Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Attending the ceremony but not mentioned were Gardenette Marilyn Wright, columnist Pam Bankston and Bill Poland.
Anna Poland, garden club chairman for the event, lead the program with a welcome and introduction. Club president Vicky Fannaly explained the meaning of Arbor Day. This is an annual celebration to encourage the planting of trees, emphasizing the caring for them as a means of sustaining this valuable resource. In Louisiana, Arbor Day is celebrated on the third Friday in January. Dates vary in other states according to the optimum time to plant.
Past president Kathy Bruce read a poem on trees by an anonymous author. Gueldner read a new poem written by her daughter and inspired by the newly planted tree. Zabbia gave some previews of renovations being made to the Memorial park square, including a circular sidewalk being formed in the area of the new tree.
Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Attending the ceremony but not mentioned were Gardenette Marilyn Wright, columnist Pam Bankston and Bill Poland.
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