May 2022
"Hats On Installation Luncheon" enjoyed by the members of the Hammond Garden Club at the Oak Knoll Country Club - Once again it’s time for new officers to take the helm at The Hammond Garden Club for the coming year of 2022/23.
At our May meeting we held the installation given by our own Linda Ryan. She preformed a new concoction of installing officers using APPLES as her go to format of execution. Each officer was given a particular kind of apple; Fuji, Pink Lady, Delicious, Granny Smith, etc. She explained each kind of apple and the reason it was given to each officer because of its meaning or color. In other words the Treasurer was given a Granny Smith because of its green color…..the color of money! Mine for Publicity Officer was an Envy apple. Linda said that’s because I report all the things to the Daily Star our club is always doing making the other clubs envious of ours! And it went on and on until each officer had been given their apple and the explanation of it.
I have been to and been in, many installations of officers for the Hammond Garden Club as well as other organizations and each has had its own format for this procedure. But I haven’t, and I’ll bet most of you haven’t, had an installation that used APPLES as its main way to install officers for their club or organization! And I’ll bet you haven’t had as many laughs or as much fun as we did doing it either!
Before the installation the meeting was opened by our President Sue Parrill by asking our stand in Chaplain Shirley Pellichino to offer the opening prayer and asked the members to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
She then asked Pat Graves for her report on Garden of the Month to which she replied that the May award had been given to Melanie Helm on Country Club Drive. Pat said she had a gorgeous yard and gardens that had flowers in it that even she didn’t know the names of. Melanie Helm is the newest member of our garden club.
Sue then called on Shirley Pellichino Committee Chairperson for Books and Library. She reported that she has given the book “Containers In The Garden” by Claus Dolby to the Hammond Branch of the Tangipahoa Parish Public Library and they were very appreciative of the gift.
Next there was a report from Glenda Nelson Committee Chairperson for Cleanest City and Civic Development. Glenda reported that on April 23 there had been a big commencement of Keep Hammond Beautiful and Love The Boot at the City of Hammond Council Chamber to pick up trash. There had been a tremendous turnout and a great number of trash bags had been picked up.
She also reported on the Hazardous Waste Pickup on Saturday May 7 where over 250 cars had come through Zemurray Park bringing all kinds of hazardous waste, tires and electronics that thankfully won’t be found along the highway and thrown in landfills illegally. She mentioned that she would love to see more members to volunteer for this day. She said, “We write down what they are bringing to make sure it isn’t illegal, nor more than five tires. We have fun while doing it, and they treat us to snacks and lunch while we’re there.” And I can add that I can’t tell you how many times we are told “Thank you so much for doing this.” The people really want to do what is right.
Linda Ryan and Carolyn Todd gave us a quick rundown about the Convention in Baton Rouge this past month and gave many accolades to Sue our president for being a great speaker on behalf of the Hammond Garden Club. There was also a request from the garden club in Lafayette to bring your old but gently use shoes that can be shipped overseas to those that have none. Lee Collins said she had read a book “A Long Walk To Water” about a group of people that had one pair of shoes that they swapped around as they make this very long trek to get water and it reminded her of this when they asked for old shoes.
Pat Graves gave a wonderful dissertation about how the Northshore Arts Foundation-Arts In Bloom turned out which was utterly fantastic she reported. It started with the Patron Party on Friday night which they were expecting about 100 people and ended up with about 200. All of the other cultural things scheduled were also well attended. The Art and Flower market, Flower Arranging competition, the Professional Flower Displays were awesome, etc, etc! Many people were asking how they could be involved next time, many came back two and three times, some asked if it couldn’t be done every month, some are willing to contribute to be a sponsor next year. And speaking of next year the dates have already been set for April 28 and 29. So we are saying it was a huge success many thanks to Pat Graves and Linda Ryan.
Phew!! So much has been done and accomplished in the past two months…I mean NINE months! Lookout 2022/23! The new slate of officers have their work cut out for them!
Meeting over…time for lunch! Lunch so tastefully prepared for us by Mary Monteleone and her staff at the Oak Knoll Country Club. They really do a fantastic job. I don’t know what everyone else had but my Red Beans and Rice, Fried Fish and Hush Puppies and Caesar Salad was some of the best I’ve eaten anywhere!
This is the last column till August when we have the President’s Tea. Take care of your gardens while we’re on vacation and we’ll see you soon!
The Hammond Garden Club is a proud member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. doing our best to unify and beautify our homes, gardens, our city and our nation every day to the best of our ability. God Bless America and God Bless The City Of Hammond.
Linda Broussard lives in Hammond, America!
At our May meeting we held the installation given by our own Linda Ryan. She preformed a new concoction of installing officers using APPLES as her go to format of execution. Each officer was given a particular kind of apple; Fuji, Pink Lady, Delicious, Granny Smith, etc. She explained each kind of apple and the reason it was given to each officer because of its meaning or color. In other words the Treasurer was given a Granny Smith because of its green color…..the color of money! Mine for Publicity Officer was an Envy apple. Linda said that’s because I report all the things to the Daily Star our club is always doing making the other clubs envious of ours! And it went on and on until each officer had been given their apple and the explanation of it.
I have been to and been in, many installations of officers for the Hammond Garden Club as well as other organizations and each has had its own format for this procedure. But I haven’t, and I’ll bet most of you haven’t, had an installation that used APPLES as its main way to install officers for their club or organization! And I’ll bet you haven’t had as many laughs or as much fun as we did doing it either!
Before the installation the meeting was opened by our President Sue Parrill by asking our stand in Chaplain Shirley Pellichino to offer the opening prayer and asked the members to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
She then asked Pat Graves for her report on Garden of the Month to which she replied that the May award had been given to Melanie Helm on Country Club Drive. Pat said she had a gorgeous yard and gardens that had flowers in it that even she didn’t know the names of. Melanie Helm is the newest member of our garden club.
Sue then called on Shirley Pellichino Committee Chairperson for Books and Library. She reported that she has given the book “Containers In The Garden” by Claus Dolby to the Hammond Branch of the Tangipahoa Parish Public Library and they were very appreciative of the gift.
Next there was a report from Glenda Nelson Committee Chairperson for Cleanest City and Civic Development. Glenda reported that on April 23 there had been a big commencement of Keep Hammond Beautiful and Love The Boot at the City of Hammond Council Chamber to pick up trash. There had been a tremendous turnout and a great number of trash bags had been picked up.
She also reported on the Hazardous Waste Pickup on Saturday May 7 where over 250 cars had come through Zemurray Park bringing all kinds of hazardous waste, tires and electronics that thankfully won’t be found along the highway and thrown in landfills illegally. She mentioned that she would love to see more members to volunteer for this day. She said, “We write down what they are bringing to make sure it isn’t illegal, nor more than five tires. We have fun while doing it, and they treat us to snacks and lunch while we’re there.” And I can add that I can’t tell you how many times we are told “Thank you so much for doing this.” The people really want to do what is right.
Linda Ryan and Carolyn Todd gave us a quick rundown about the Convention in Baton Rouge this past month and gave many accolades to Sue our president for being a great speaker on behalf of the Hammond Garden Club. There was also a request from the garden club in Lafayette to bring your old but gently use shoes that can be shipped overseas to those that have none. Lee Collins said she had read a book “A Long Walk To Water” about a group of people that had one pair of shoes that they swapped around as they make this very long trek to get water and it reminded her of this when they asked for old shoes.
Pat Graves gave a wonderful dissertation about how the Northshore Arts Foundation-Arts In Bloom turned out which was utterly fantastic she reported. It started with the Patron Party on Friday night which they were expecting about 100 people and ended up with about 200. All of the other cultural things scheduled were also well attended. The Art and Flower market, Flower Arranging competition, the Professional Flower Displays were awesome, etc, etc! Many people were asking how they could be involved next time, many came back two and three times, some asked if it couldn’t be done every month, some are willing to contribute to be a sponsor next year. And speaking of next year the dates have already been set for April 28 and 29. So we are saying it was a huge success many thanks to Pat Graves and Linda Ryan.
Phew!! So much has been done and accomplished in the past two months…I mean NINE months! Lookout 2022/23! The new slate of officers have their work cut out for them!
Meeting over…time for lunch! Lunch so tastefully prepared for us by Mary Monteleone and her staff at the Oak Knoll Country Club. They really do a fantastic job. I don’t know what everyone else had but my Red Beans and Rice, Fried Fish and Hush Puppies and Caesar Salad was some of the best I’ve eaten anywhere!
This is the last column till August when we have the President’s Tea. Take care of your gardens while we’re on vacation and we’ll see you soon!
The Hammond Garden Club is a proud member of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. doing our best to unify and beautify our homes, gardens, our city and our nation every day to the best of our ability. God Bless America and God Bless The City Of Hammond.
Linda Broussard lives in Hammond, America!
Lineup of new officers for the Hammond Garden Club for 2022/2023 year from left: Outgoing President-Sue Parrill, Incoming President Jennifer Allen, President-Elect-Pat Graves, Vice President-Karen Nelson, Secretary-Karen Granier, Treasurer-Phyllis diBenedetto, Historian-Deborah Garafola, seated Parliamentarian-Peggy Dunn, Publicity-Linda Broussard. Missing from picture is Chaplain-Mary Thornhill.
State and National Life Member Linda Ryan installing officers for the coming year for the Hammond Garden Club from left is Ryan, Outgoing President Sue Parrill and Incoming President Jennifer Allen.
April 2022
Gnarly Barley Brewing Company, 1709 Corbin Rd., Hammond, was presented with the April Link Award by Hammond Garden Club Owners Carl and Zac Carmonta have landscaped the business property on both sides of Corbin Rd. with barrels of roses, crepe myrtles, camelias and muhly grass and have added graphic art on the building. Pictured are Lee Collins and Linda Ross of Hammond Garden Club, owner Zac Caramonta and Hammond Garden Club Member Mona Crapanzano
January 2022
Arbor Day with the Hammond Garden Club at Courtney Christian School
On a very cold day in January five members of the Hammond Garden Club, shovel and three trees in hand, made their way to Courtney Christian School on Robin Hood Drive to celebrate Arbor Day with the children from Mrs. Howell’s second grade class. They were met by Mrs. Sue Courtney that is Head of School and Principal Dr. Kayla Lamonte.
The garden club brought two Bald Cypress trees and a Willow Oak donated by Horticulturist Allen Owings from Bracey’s Nursery. Before they ventured outside Mrs. Howell educated her students about Arbor Day so they wouldn’t have to stay out of doors on such a wintry day. The trees will be planted in another section of the campus during a more desirable day.>
Pictured l to r. Mrs. Sue Courtney, Head of School; McCayla Helms, HGC member; Dr. Kayla Lamonte, Principal; Kathleen Bohlinger, HGC Chairperson for Arbor Day; Fran Steib and Dona Calcote, HGC members, Gail Bornholdt HGC member missing from picture. In the background is Mrs. Howell’s 2nd grade class.
On a very cold day in January five members of the Hammond Garden Club, shovel and three trees in hand, made their way to Courtney Christian School on Robin Hood Drive to celebrate Arbor Day with the children from Mrs. Howell’s second grade class. They were met by Mrs. Sue Courtney that is Head of School and Principal Dr. Kayla Lamonte.
The garden club brought two Bald Cypress trees and a Willow Oak donated by Horticulturist Allen Owings from Bracey’s Nursery. Before they ventured outside Mrs. Howell educated her students about Arbor Day so they wouldn’t have to stay out of doors on such a wintry day. The trees will be planted in another section of the campus during a more desirable day.>
Pictured l to r. Mrs. Sue Courtney, Head of School; McCayla Helms, HGC member; Dr. Kayla Lamonte, Principal; Kathleen Bohlinger, HGC Chairperson for Arbor Day; Fran Steib and Dona Calcote, HGC members, Gail Bornholdt HGC member missing from picture. In the background is Mrs. Howell’s 2nd grade class.
December 2021
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Nicky Muscarello Jr., who owns the Jefferson Court business office on North Morrison at Blackburn Road, holds the Link Award sign he has won for business landscaping. With him, from left, are Hammond Garden Club members Lee Collins, Mona Crapanzano and Linda Ross.The Hammond Garden Club has awarded the December Link Award to Nicky Muscarello Jr., owner of Jefferson Court office building at the corner of North Morrison Boulevard and Blackburn Road.
Mr. Muscarello is an attorney who is also a legislator in the Louisiana House of Representatives. He has renovated the building and added landscaping with a new sign, shrubbery, camellias and trees. The Garden Club was excited and encouraged to see this improvement to a rather unattractive thoroughfare in the city. Mr. Muscarello said he was glad to get trees added to this street and hoped other businesses would pick up the effort to improve Morrison Boulevard. |
Decorating the Christmas tree in the hall of the North Oaks Rehab Hospital from
the Hammond Garden Club are front row left: Fran Steib and Karen Nelson. Top
from left:Dona Calcote, Phyllis diBenedetto, Sue Parrill and Carolyn Todd.
Decorating the Christmas tree in the hall of the North Oaks Rehab Hospital from
the Hammond Garden Club are front row left: Fran Steib and Karen Nelson. Top
from left:Dona Calcote, Phyllis diBenedetto, Sue Parrill and Carolyn Todd.
the Hammond Garden Club are front row left: Fran Steib and Karen Nelson. Top
from left:Dona Calcote, Phyllis diBenedetto, Sue Parrill and Carolyn Todd.
Decorating the Christmas tree in the hall of the North Oaks Rehab Hospital from
the Hammond Garden Club are front row left: Fran Steib and Karen Nelson. Top
from left:Dona Calcote, Phyllis diBenedetto, Sue Parrill and Carolyn Todd.
Decorating the tree in the lobby of North Oaks Out Patient Rehab Services from the Hammond Garden Club are kneeling from left: Phyllis diBenedetto and Sylvia Dileo. Standing from left: Karen Nelson Carolyn Todd, Fran Steib and Sue Parrill.
Judging of Christmas trees decorated by seven local schools and one home school, are the members of HGC in search of determining who the winners will eventually be. From left they are Mona Crapanzano, Carolyn Todd and Phyllis Mire.
November 2021
The very best project that the Hammond Garden Club undertakes and makes its members so proud is giving a Southeastern Louisiana University student a
Scholarship Award, money to be able to complete their studies. Hammond Garden Club member Juanita Pearson introducing the winner of the Annual Scholarship to Caleb Charpentier student at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Scholarship Award, money to be able to complete their studies. Hammond Garden Club member Juanita Pearson introducing the winner of the Annual Scholarship to Caleb Charpentier student at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Pat Graves member of the Hammond Garden Club explains to the membership about the potted plantings at the doors of the businesses in the first blocks of Thomas Street in downtown Hammond.
Guest speaker at Hammond Garden Club's November meeting Yvette Cutrer speaking about Living Wreaths and a substance called polymers that are used to plant in ground, in pots and in Living Wreaths that make it half the work, you get healthier, greener plants and reduce watering 30 to 50%. One of the most informative, captive holding talks by a guest speaker we have ever invited to our meetings! Her business card reads, “Succulent Fanatic Farm Living Wreaths”.
Hammond Garden Club member Linda Ryan awarding Phyllis diBenedetto with "Member of the Year"! It's said that she watches every penny that goes in or out of the Hammond Garden Club checkbook.
October 2021
Speakers for the recent Hammond Garden Club meeting were Juanita Pearson, whom we lovingly refer to as “Miss Manners,” and Phyllis Mire, whom we lovingly refer to as one of the “Greatest Artists of All Time” that CAN make a “silk purse out of a sow’s ear” served as speakers for the recent Hammond Garden Club meeting.
August 2021
The very best project that the Hammond Garden Club undertakes and makes its members so proud is giving a Southeastern Louisiana University student a Scholarship Award, money to be able to complete their studies.Applicants must fill out a form and write a letter describing their needs and the subjects they are undertaking and they must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
July 2021
The Hammond Garden Club has awarded the July Garden of the Month to Frank and Cindy Goelz of 305 W. Charles St.
They moved to the Hammond area after Katrina and bought a home on the outskirts of Hammond. Their dream was to eventually move to the downtown area, find an older home and renovate it. They found the perfect home and after several years finally finished and then started on the outside.
Garden club member Pat Graves said, “Once Cindy retired she was able to focus on the yard and her efforts really show with well-maintained flowerbeds as well as pots of flowers leading up the steps.”
Of note are her year round as well as annual plantings. In the garden are gardenias, japanese yew, hostas, loropetalum, cryptomeria giobosa, lemon coral sedum, carex grass and Holly.
Around the front fence are boxwoods, blue point juniper, jasmine and Peggy Martin roses. On the porch are cuban gold duranta, portulaca, eugenia topiary, diamond frost euphoria, leather leaf fern, wandering jew, poka dot plant, coleus and sunflowers followed by gerber daisies and geraniums down the steps.
They moved to the Hammond area after Katrina and bought a home on the outskirts of Hammond. Their dream was to eventually move to the downtown area, find an older home and renovate it. They found the perfect home and after several years finally finished and then started on the outside.
Garden club member Pat Graves said, “Once Cindy retired she was able to focus on the yard and her efforts really show with well-maintained flowerbeds as well as pots of flowers leading up the steps.”
Of note are her year round as well as annual plantings. In the garden are gardenias, japanese yew, hostas, loropetalum, cryptomeria giobosa, lemon coral sedum, carex grass and Holly.
Around the front fence are boxwoods, blue point juniper, jasmine and Peggy Martin roses. On the porch are cuban gold duranta, portulaca, eugenia topiary, diamond frost euphoria, leather leaf fern, wandering jew, poka dot plant, coleus and sunflowers followed by gerber daisies and geraniums down the steps.
June 2021
Scelfo garden flourishes in environment
Even with summer heat, drenching rains and high humidity, the gardens in the front of the Scelfo home near Southeastern Louisiana University were colorful, healthy and well-tended.
A ring of the doorbell was answered by a surprised and gracious Holly Scelfo who accepted the garden honor and had her photo made with Hammond Garden Club members Sheila Reno, Margaret Hawkins and the official garden club sign.
The Scelfos' garden honor will last until mid-July when other members of the Garden of the Month committee select a new recipient. The award is made throughout the year.
Recommendations for suitable gardens may be made by contacting any Hammond Garden Club member.
Holly mentioned that the yard was overgrown when they moved to Hammond several years ago, but with the help of Angelo’s Landscaping in Baton Rouge, the yard and gardens were tamed and planted. A lush St. Augustine front lawn now frames pink “KnockOut” roses, with height in the gardens from numerous blue agapanthus blooms. Interspersed are foxtail ferns as well as sculpted holly trees at the home entrance. Accents of caladiums and dwarf azaleas add seasonal color under mature crape myrtle and magnolia trees. Head football coach Frank Scelfo and wife Holly are Louisiana natives - he hails from New Iberia, and she from Monroe, so the weather has no more effect on them than it has on the beautiful plantings in the front of their white brick home on University Avenue.
A ring of the doorbell was answered by a surprised and gracious Holly Scelfo who accepted the garden honor and had her photo made with Hammond Garden Club members Sheila Reno, Margaret Hawkins and the official garden club sign.
The Scelfos' garden honor will last until mid-July when other members of the Garden of the Month committee select a new recipient. The award is made throughout the year.
Recommendations for suitable gardens may be made by contacting any Hammond Garden Club member.
Holly mentioned that the yard was overgrown when they moved to Hammond several years ago, but with the help of Angelo’s Landscaping in Baton Rouge, the yard and gardens were tamed and planted. A lush St. Augustine front lawn now frames pink “KnockOut” roses, with height in the gardens from numerous blue agapanthus blooms. Interspersed are foxtail ferns as well as sculpted holly trees at the home entrance. Accents of caladiums and dwarf azaleas add seasonal color under mature crape myrtle and magnolia trees. Head football coach Frank Scelfo and wife Holly are Louisiana natives - he hails from New Iberia, and she from Monroe, so the weather has no more effect on them than it has on the beautiful plantings in the front of their white brick home on University Avenue.
Hammond Branch Library Manager Diana Roedener accepts two books donated by the Hammond Garden Club. Members making the presentation are Shirley Pellichino, Kathleen Bohlanger and Marta Licht. The books are Beginning Gardening Step by Step and How to Attract Birds to Your Garden.
April 2021
The Hammond Garden Club's Garden of the Month award for May goes to Mr. and Mrs. Sal Durante of 601 N. General Patton, Hammond.
Although the yard is just beginning to bloom into its full glory, one only has to drive down the street to be overwhelmed by the color and design that currently exists.
This amazing home is tucked away on a side street near Southeastern Louisiana University but is worth a sidestep off the main thoroughfare to enjoy a truly beautiful yard.
Although the yard is just beginning to bloom into its full glory, one only has to drive down the street to be overwhelmed by the color and design that currently exists.
This amazing home is tucked away on a side street near Southeastern Louisiana University but is worth a sidestep off the main thoroughfare to enjoy a truly beautiful yard.
March 2021
Because all things had their proper dates changed due to Covid this year so did the Arbor Day planting for the Hammond Garden Club.
The planting took place in March instead of January, but it was on a beautiful sunny day when President Sue Parrill and Committee Chair Kathleen Bohlinger went to Trafton Academy and met with the Principal Susan Day and her husband who volunteered to dig the holes to plant the trees.
Garden club members also met with Ms. Melissa Parkinson and her preschool precocious little children all excited to see what was about to happen.
Before the celebration, the teacher had told the children about the planting and how the trees were to be taken care of.
The planting took place in March instead of January, but it was on a beautiful sunny day when President Sue Parrill and Committee Chair Kathleen Bohlinger went to Trafton Academy and met with the Principal Susan Day and her husband who volunteered to dig the holes to plant the trees.
Garden club members also met with Ms. Melissa Parkinson and her preschool precocious little children all excited to see what was about to happen.
Before the celebration, the teacher had told the children about the planting and how the trees were to be taken care of.
Garden of the Month - March 16, 2021
The Garden of the Month for March has been awarded by the Hammond Garden Club to Mike and Judy Miller at 1102 Rue de la Paix in Villa West.
When many yards are showing the ravages of our February freeze, the Millers' yard offers hope for renewal and Spring! Though the Millers' yard certainly was damaged by the cold weather, Mike Miller has worked diligently to restore what was lost.
Foundation plantings include white vinca planted beneath two Crepe Myrtle trees that flank the front porch. Dwarf Yupon, Indian Hawthorne and bright pink Azaleas are also in the front beds which continue along the side of the house.
When many yards are showing the ravages of our February freeze, the Millers' yard offers hope for renewal and Spring! Though the Millers' yard certainly was damaged by the cold weather, Mike Miller has worked diligently to restore what was lost.
Foundation plantings include white vinca planted beneath two Crepe Myrtle trees that flank the front porch. Dwarf Yupon, Indian Hawthorne and bright pink Azaleas are also in the front beds which continue along the side of the house.
Hammond Daily Star - February 20, 2021
To all the Hammond Garden Club followers and friends, I’m afraid this is probably going to be one of the shortest columns I’ll ever attempt to compose!
I should just start at what was supposed to be our meeting in February which was the joint meeting of all the Area Garden Clubs hosted by the Stem and Stamen Club in Amite, and … like many things because of COVID that were supposed to take place in February, such as parades, Mardi Gras, parties with lots of King Cakes, etc., etc., their meeting was cancelled!
Well in our yearbook for February was THAT meeting; therefore we had to hurriedly come up with something or not get together at all. Too late to get a speaker and so it was decided at our board meeting that we would have a plant exchange, meaning each member would bring a plant, a number would be assigned to it, if it was your plant you gave a short talk on the correct name and how to care for it. Whatever member had the number on it got that plant.
There were some really pretty plants, some unusual ones also, some colorful … some well … green, including mine which was a Fluffy, Puffy fern! What can I say? It’s Winter! Plants don’t like Winter!
So that didn’t last too long because only 18 members could attend … again due to weather conditions, illness. No one had COVID, just quarantined in case! Hopefully there won’t be too many more columns I can blame on COVID! Hurry, Spring, HURRY!
One home quarantined member was our President Sue Parrill. Our very competent Vice President Karen Nelson took her place; she had an agenda and everything went off like a well-oiled machine!
I should just start at what was supposed to be our meeting in February which was the joint meeting of all the Area Garden Clubs hosted by the Stem and Stamen Club in Amite, and … like many things because of COVID that were supposed to take place in February, such as parades, Mardi Gras, parties with lots of King Cakes, etc., etc., their meeting was cancelled!
Well in our yearbook for February was THAT meeting; therefore we had to hurriedly come up with something or not get together at all. Too late to get a speaker and so it was decided at our board meeting that we would have a plant exchange, meaning each member would bring a plant, a number would be assigned to it, if it was your plant you gave a short talk on the correct name and how to care for it. Whatever member had the number on it got that plant.
There were some really pretty plants, some unusual ones also, some colorful … some well … green, including mine which was a Fluffy, Puffy fern! What can I say? It’s Winter! Plants don’t like Winter!
So that didn’t last too long because only 18 members could attend … again due to weather conditions, illness. No one had COVID, just quarantined in case! Hopefully there won’t be too many more columns I can blame on COVID! Hurry, Spring, HURRY!
One home quarantined member was our President Sue Parrill. Our very competent Vice President Karen Nelson took her place; she had an agenda and everything went off like a well-oiled machine!
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