October 2023
The White Castle home of Jake and Carrie Bordelon on Hymel Street, was chosen as the October 2023 Garden of the Month.
The front of the home features extended flower beds filled with boxwood shrubs, camellias, Lantana, mums, periwinkle, hibiscus, knockout roses, drift roses, Herbert daisies, Indian hawthorn, crepe myrtles, day lilies, coleus, mandevilla, Purple Heart, agapanthus and 4th of July lilies. Large pots of pothos ivy are growing up to the porch lanterns.
The back yard features a playhouse on a wooden deck with colorful pots of blooming flowers surrounding it. The back yard flower bed includes purple Archangel Angelonia, marigolds & Gerber daisies. Two walls of latticework with Peggy Martin roses woven throughout completes the package.
Pictured are: Jake Callegan, son, Kaleb, daughter, Koryn, and Carrie Callegan, holding son, Kane.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The front of the home features extended flower beds filled with boxwood shrubs, camellias, Lantana, mums, periwinkle, hibiscus, knockout roses, drift roses, Herbert daisies, Indian hawthorn, crepe myrtles, day lilies, coleus, mandevilla, Purple Heart, agapanthus and 4th of July lilies. Large pots of pothos ivy are growing up to the porch lanterns.
The back yard features a playhouse on a wooden deck with colorful pots of blooming flowers surrounding it. The back yard flower bed includes purple Archangel Angelonia, marigolds & Gerber daisies. Two walls of latticework with Peggy Martin roses woven throughout completes the package.
Pictured are: Jake Callegan, son, Kaleb, daughter, Koryn, and Carrie Callegan, holding son, Kane.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
September 2023
The Plaquemine home of Wayne and Martha Blanchard on Lafourche Street was selected as the September 2023 Garden of the Month. Beautiful sculptured sweet olive trees flank the front flower beds that are lined with Encore azaleas and variegated Daniella plants. Macho sword ferns grace the expansive front porch. Large ash trees growing in brick planters offer shade for the entire back yard patio. Other back yard plants include azaleas, hydrangeas, purple plumbago, agapanthus, wave roses, purple petunias, coleus, and aloe Vera. Mature pecan trees in the side lot provide not only shade but a ton of pecans.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., National Garden Clubs, Inc,
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., National Garden Clubs, Inc,
August 2023
The home of Kari and Chris Reeves on Harvest Lane in Plaquemine, Louisiana, has been chosen by the Plaquemine Garden Club as the August 2023 Garden of the Month. Despite the August heat, the flower beds were blooming with color. The beds are anchored by four holly trees, with Distylium and Shi Shi Camillias planted throughout. An abundance of pink Vinca, Drift Roses and Agapanthus are also on display. Caladiums, Limelight Hydrangeas and purple Coleus also present beautiful color. Pictured is Kari Reeves with daughter, Maggie and son, Jaxon.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.; National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.; National Garden Clubs, Inc.
July 2023
The home of Donna and Robert Fontenot on Highway 75 in Plaquemine, LA, has been chosen by the Plaquemine Garden Club as Garden of the Month for July, 2023.
The front porch is decorated with hanging baskets with ferns. The front flower bed is planted with colorful impatiens accented with caladiums and purple coleus. A large saga palm is the focus of the smaller bed at the front of the home.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
The front porch is decorated with hanging baskets with ferns. The front flower bed is planted with colorful impatiens accented with caladiums and purple coleus. A large saga palm is the focus of the smaller bed at the front of the home.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
June 2023
The home of Patrick and Shari Landry on Elm Street in Plaquemine was chosen as the PGC June Garden of the Month. The front porch is decorated with fiddle leaf figs and hanging baskets of ferns. Brick paths wind through the shady flower beds that include colorful plantings of Impatiens, Cassandra, Coleus, sweet potato vines, Caladiums and boxwoods. The centerpiece of the garden is accented with a large Cordyline (Red Sister) which adds vibrant color and interest to the landscape.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club members, Kathleen Cooper, President, Susan Dupont, Susan Persilver, Iberville Parish Landscape Coordinator, Trish Ramirez and Donna Carville, planted dwarf pittosporum, Summer Crush hydrangeas, day lilies, heuchera and portulaca.
May 2023
The historic Dr. Hiriat’s Office at 57735 Main St, Plaquemine, LA 70764-2564, across from the Iberville Parish Museum, was spruced up with spring flowers planted by Plaquemine Garden Club members: Jeanne Panepinto, Arlette Rodrigue, Kathleen Cooper, Jelina Ourso, Donna Carville and Lydia Vadnais.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club members partnered with Iberville Parish workers to refurbish Iberville Parish Courthouse flower beds, planting over 450 plants. Iberville Parish Courthouse is located at 58050 Mariam St., Plaquemine, LA.
Front Row: PGC members: Lydia Vadnais, Missy Bertrand, Lucky Songy, Susan Dupont, Bernadine Legendre, Donna Carville, Trish Ramirez, Terrance Patterson (Iberville Parish), Janet Bryant, Judge Elizabeth Engolio, Diana Crowson.
Back Row: Corey Walker, Bazz Green and Hunter Morales (Iberville Parish).
Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Front Row: PGC members: Lydia Vadnais, Missy Bertrand, Lucky Songy, Susan Dupont, Bernadine Legendre, Donna Carville, Trish Ramirez, Terrance Patterson (Iberville Parish), Janet Bryant, Judge Elizabeth Engolio, Diana Crowson.
Back Row: Corey Walker, Bazz Green and Hunter Morales (Iberville Parish).
Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club members partnered with Iberville Parish workers to refurbish Iberville Parish Courthouse flower beds, planting over 450 plants. Iberville Parish Courthouse is located at 58050 Mariam St., Plaquemine, LA.
Front Row: PGC members: Lydia Vadnais, Missy Bertrand, Lucky Songy, Susan Dupont, Bernadine Legendre, Donna Carville, Trish Ramirez, Terrance Patterson (Iberville Parish), Janet Bryant, Judge Elizabeth Engolio, Diana Crowson.
Back Row: Corey Walker, Bazz Green and Hunter Morales (Iberville Parish).
Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Front Row: PGC members: Lydia Vadnais, Missy Bertrand, Lucky Songy, Susan Dupont, Bernadine Legendre, Donna Carville, Trish Ramirez, Terrance Patterson (Iberville Parish), Janet Bryant, Judge Elizabeth Engolio, Diana Crowson.
Back Row: Corey Walker, Bazz Green and Hunter Morales (Iberville Parish).
Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The annual Plaquemine Garden Club May Hat Luncheon was held at Clubhouse Bistro, 23550 Myrtle Grove Road, Plaquemine, LA 70764. These ladies were inducted into the Circle of Roses and presented a red rose signifying their contributions to the club over the years. Pictured with President, Kathleen Cooper are: Jeannine Dunn, Julie Hebert, and Katherine Desselles. Seated: Betty Blanchard.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club member and 18th Judicial Judge, Elizabeth Engolio, swear in the new PGC Board members for 2023-2024.
The annual hat luncheon was held at Clubhouse Bistro, 23550 Myrtle Grove Road, Plaquemine, LA 70764.
New board members include:
Kathleen Cooper, President;
Marla Medlen Bueche, 1st Vice President; Jelina Ourso, Corresponding Secretary; Katherine Desselles, Parliamentarian; Missy Bertrand, Treasurer; Julie Hebert, Recording Secretary; Bernadine Legendre, 2nd Vice President.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The annual hat luncheon was held at Clubhouse Bistro, 23550 Myrtle Grove Road, Plaquemine, LA 70764.
New board members include:
Kathleen Cooper, President;
Marla Medlen Bueche, 1st Vice President; Jelina Ourso, Corresponding Secretary; Katherine Desselles, Parliamentarian; Missy Bertrand, Treasurer; Julie Hebert, Recording Secretary; Bernadine Legendre, 2nd Vice President.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Pictured are Plaquemine Garden Club members and shoppers at the Plaquemine Depot, 57960 Main St., Plaquemine, LA 70764, for the annual plant sale and club fundraiser. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to a successful event.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federal, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Gardens Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federal, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Gardens Clubs, Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club members, Kathleen Doyle, Vanessa Boudreaux, Stacey Allain, Johnette Gourgues, and Susan Dupont are holding several of many petite flower arrangements made by the PGC members. These petite arrangements were donated and placed at the Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation home in Plaquemine, LA, for the enjoyment of all the patients. This is a yearly project.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The home of Allison Hebert on Brady Lane in Plaquemine, LA was selected by the Plaquemine Garden Club as the May Garden of the Month.
Her yard is arrayed in many spring colors and plant varieties that flow to create a beautiful landscape.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Her yard is arrayed in many spring colors and plant varieties that flow to create a beautiful landscape.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
April 2023
The home of Mr. & Mrs. L.J. Gilbert on Randolph’s Drive in Plaquemine, LA was selected as the Plaquemine Harden Club April Garden of the Month. Their yard offers an array of colorful annuals and perennials.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc.
Deep South Gardens Clubs Inc.
National Garden Clubs Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc.
Deep South Gardens Clubs Inc.
National Garden Clubs Inc.
March 2023
The Plaquemine Garden Club Spring Founder’s Day Tour to Oak Alley in Vacherie, LA included a tour of the plantation home and grounds. The ladies enjoyed a delicious meal and shopping before returning to Plaquemine.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Brent and Stacey Allain won the Plaquemine Garden Club March Garden of the Month. The pristine yard is adorned with beautiful perennials and colorful spring annuals of pansies and snap dragons. The PGC is affiliated with: National Garden Clubs, Inc. Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club members, Kathleen Doyle and Lydia Vadnais assist St. John Elementary third graders in creating a butterfly garden. Third grade teachers are Ashley Repp and Shannon Patin. The PGC is affiliated with: National Garden Clubs, Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
February 2023
Two St. John High School students, Junior, Mackenzie Janet’ and Sophomore, Amalie DuPont, placed in the annual Plaquemine Garden Club High School Essay Contest.
The 2022-2023 theme was: “How Do Pollinator Friendly Gardens Boost Environmental Health?”
Makenzie is the daughter of Laynie and the late Cary Janet’. Amalie is the daughter of Devon and Brittany DuPont.
Certificates and monetary awards were presented at the February meeting of the PGC.
Pictured are: Katherine Desselles, Chairman, Mackenzie Janet’, Amalie DuPont, Sheryl Ramirez, Co-Chair, and Kathleen Cooper, President.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with the National Garden Clubs, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
The 2022-2023 theme was: “How Do Pollinator Friendly Gardens Boost Environmental Health?”
Makenzie is the daughter of Laynie and the late Cary Janet’. Amalie is the daughter of Devon and Brittany DuPont.
Certificates and monetary awards were presented at the February meeting of the PGC.
Pictured are: Katherine Desselles, Chairman, Mackenzie Janet’, Amalie DuPont, Sheryl Ramirez, Co-Chair, and Kathleen Cooper, President.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with the National Garden Clubs, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Community Coffee Representative, Myra Rombado, spoke at the Plaquemine Garden Club February meeting. Topics covered were where coffee beans come from, how they are grown, when they were introduced in America. Also, the background of the Saurage family, who own Community Coffee, and how they began the business. The processes and criteria that the coffee beans have to go through before they can be shipped to America was discussed. All members enjoyed this informative presentation.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: National Garden Clubs, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.; Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: National Garden Clubs, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.; Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
January 2023
Mila Berhane, owner of Greenhand Nursery, spoke to the Plaquemine Garden Club members, at their January meeting. The main focus was on plant propagation for the spring plant sale.
December 2022
Nestled in the historic city of Plaquemine, LA, is the lovely and quaint bed and breakfast home of Melissa Cain.
Pictured below are the Plaquemine Garden Club members who attended this annual Christmas tea event. These ladies are flower garden architects when it comes to decorating gorgeous homes. Live garlands and fresh flowers were featured throughout the home. Pictured in front (white shirt) is Melissa Cain surrounded by PGC members. The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: The National Garden Clubs, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. and Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Pictured below are the Plaquemine Garden Club members who attended this annual Christmas tea event. These ladies are flower garden architects when it comes to decorating gorgeous homes. Live garlands and fresh flowers were featured throughout the home. Pictured in front (white shirt) is Melissa Cain surrounded by PGC members. The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: The National Garden Clubs, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. and Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club members Bernadine Legendre and Jeannine Dunn decorated the Iberville Parish Museum Mantle. Using the Christmas season, a lovely scene with an heirloom China Nativity, a Christmas tree with a star, signifying the birth of Christ, and a reindeer all nestled among green garland. A card saying Peace on Earth completed the scene.
November 2022
The City of Plaquemine and Plaquemine Garden Club members planted the brick planter and placed a sign that adorned Potter’s Field in their latest group project. Pictured are Garden Club members, Donna Carville, Dixie Daigle, Lucky Songy, Trish Ramirez, GC President Kathleen Cooper; Selectman, Michael Carlin, Mayor Ed Reeves, Select Woman, Wanda Jones and Mayor Pro Tem, Lin Rivet.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club members Lucky Songy, Elizabeth Engolio and Dixie Daigle weeded & prepared the flower beds around the historic Dr. Hiriat’s office in Plaquemine, across from the Iberville Parish Museum. Sasanquas and dianthus were planted to enhance the overall appearance.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc
National Garden Clubs, Inc
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc
National Garden Clubs, Inc
The home of Lorraine Hidalgo on Emma Avenue was chosen as the November 2022 Garden of the Month by the Plaquemine Garden Club. Some of the many plants include: Durantas, Cassandra, variegated spider plants, agapanthus, distylums, snapdragons, pansy panola, coleus, sunshine ligustrum, elephant plant, giant liriope, lilies, hibiscus, Ferber daisies, camellia and hydrangeas.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club members Missy Bertrand, Sandy Stassi, Lucky Songy (back), Trish Ramirez, Donna Carville, and Lydia Vadnais, along with Hunter Morales, (back right), Iberville Parish Landscaper, planted 418 plants in the beds at the Iberville Parish Courthouse for the Fall. The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.; and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
October 2022
Garden of the Month
The home of Nettie D. Michel in Gay subdivision was chosen as the Plaquemine Garden Club October 2022 Yard of the Month. The flower beds were full of lovely plantings such as Drift roses, miniature yellow roses, blue plumbago, azaleas, wandering Jew, Nandina bushes, and day lilies, to name a few. A beautiful Live Oak in the front yard is surrounded by Aspidistra.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Fall school education on edible plants & planting
Plaquemine Garden Club member, Kathleen Doyle, teaches Mrs. Ashley Repp’s 3rd graders at St. John Elementary School about edible garden plants. The students then planted sugarcane, sweet potatoes, artichoke, chicory, peppermint, and mojito mint. The students will take turns watering their edible garden. The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club Iberville Parish Museum fall planting
Plaquemine Garden Club members Kathy D’Albor, Susan DuPont, Janet Bryant, and Chairwoman, Trish Ramirez, along with Iberville Parish Landscape Supervisor, Hunter Morales, planted the fall flowerbed at the Iberville Parish Museum. The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
August 2022
Pictured on the pristine lawn & garden of the Plaquemine Garden Club August Garden of the Month is Deanne Durand with her children, Marlee and Maddox, located on Randolph Drive, Plaquemine, LA.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.; National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.; National Garden Clubs, Inc.
July 2022
The home of Brenda and Arthur Pitre on Belleview Drive was selected as the Plaquemine Garden Club July Yard of the Month. Their manicured yard shows a varied display of summer blooming periennials.
The Plaquemine Garden is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
June 2022
The home of Nelwyn and Ronnie Hebert on Bowie Street in White Castle was chosen June Garden of the Month by the Plaquemine Garden Club. The yard has numerous varieties of plants, shrubs and trees, one being a 90 year old Magnolia tree in the side yard.
May 2022
The Plaquemine Garden Club May Yard of the Month was presented to Missy and Gary Bertrand. The Teche Street yard is perfectly manicured, clean, neat and fresh. It is full of colorful flowers such as Encore azaleas, Drift roses, Homestead purple verbena, plumbago, confederate jasmine, Seven Sisters roses, foxtail fern, blanket flowers, salvia, amaryllis and agapanthus. The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
2021 Plaquemine Garden Club Award recipients at the annual May Hat Luncheon, May 2, 2022 - Plaquemine Garden Club receives awards for 2021 at the Louisiana Garden Club Federation State Convention in April, 2022 - Melissa Cain, Donna Carville, Patricia Ramirez, Marla Bueche, Arlette Rodrigue and Kathleen Cooper, President
Plaquemine Garden Club Iberville Parish Museum Spring Planting
Plaquemine Garden Club members Melissa Cain, Chairman, Donna Carville and Bernadine Legendre refurbished the existing Iberville Parish Museum flower beds with verbena, scaevola, juncus, pentas, potato vines, ornamental grass, sun patients, angelonia, Lantana. All plants were fertilized & watered after being planted.
Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club members Melissa Cain, Chairman, Donna Carville and Bernadine Legendre refurbished the existing Iberville Parish Museum flower beds with verbena, scaevola, juncus, pentas, potato vines, ornamental grass, sun patients, angelonia, Lantana. All plants were fertilized & watered after being planted.
Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
April 2022
Plaquemine Garden Club members, Marianne Fremin, PGC Historic Preservation Chairman, Donna Carville, Jelina Ourso and Kathleen Cooper, PGC President, revamped the flowerbeds at the historic Dr. Hiriat office next to the Plaquemine Locks Museum. Native pink azaleas and budlyea were planted on both sides of the office. Liriope was planted to border the front steps. Plaquemine city crews assisted with this project. The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. - Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. - National Garden Clubs Inc.
Plaquemine Garden Club members and Iberville Parish Landscaper, Hunter Morales, planted 12 flower beds at the Iberville Parish Courthouse on Friday, April 8. Planted were blue Delphinium, volcano orange Gerbera daisies, Creeping Jenny, yellow Coreopsis, Foxglove, caladiums, red pentas, purple verbena, white irises, coneflowers, native pink azaleas, milkweed, and varigated hosta. Pictured below: Jelina Ourso, Janet Bryant, Trish Ramirez, Lucky Songy, Donna Carville, Chairman, Hunter Morales, Iberville Parish Landscaper, Lydia Vadnais, Kathleen Doyle, and Diana Crowson. The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. - Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. - National Garden Clubs Inc.
Enjoying lovely St. Francesville, LA, with its picturesque homes and gardens, the Plaquemine Garden Club embarked on their annual April Founder’s Day tour. Pictured are: Johnette Gourgues, Arlette Rodrigue, Morgan Voiselle, Jennifer Markins, Beverly Fourroux, Linda Panepinto, Lillie Riera, Dot Griffin, Jackie Simpson, Janet Bryant, Leigh Ann Marionneaux, Donna Carville, Diana Crowson, Julie Hebert, Co-Chairman,Trish Ramirez, Jolina Ourso, Marla Bueche, Co-Chairman, Kathleen Doyle and Vanessa Boudreaux. Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. - Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. - National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The lovely home of Ron Lively and Vickey Vicknair on Homestead Dr. was chosen as the April Garden of the Month.
The beautifully landscaped yard was popping with vibrant colors featuring many different varieties of plants, trees and shrubs such as snapdragons, petunias, lavender, amaryllis, azaleas and camellias, to name a few.
Colorful wooden Easter bunnies and eggs, handmade and painted by Vickie and her Dad, E.J. Vicknair, graced the front yard. The side yard featured an archway of Seven Sisters heirloom roses. The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. - Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. - National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The beautifully landscaped yard was popping with vibrant colors featuring many different varieties of plants, trees and shrubs such as snapdragons, petunias, lavender, amaryllis, azaleas and camellias, to name a few.
Colorful wooden Easter bunnies and eggs, handmade and painted by Vickie and her Dad, E.J. Vicknair, graced the front yard. The side yard featured an archway of Seven Sisters heirloom roses. The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. - Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. - National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Pictures from the Annual Plant Sale
Courthouse Planting
March 2022
The colors of spring highlight the circular entrance to the Iberville Parish Museum. Snapdragons, Drift Roses and She She Sasanquas in various colors were the flowers of choice. Amazon Dianthus filled the large posts on both sides of the museum entrance. Plaquemine Garden Club members responsible for this lovely scene are: Trish Ramirez, Chairman; Susan DuPont, Stacey Allain and Donna Carville.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The lovely Village Drive home in Plaquemine, LA of J. R. and Laurette Barbier was selected as the Plaquemine Garden Club March Yard of the Month. Their yard is a colorful array of beautiful Violas, Pansies, Fox Gloves, Snap Dragons, Knockout Roses, Azaleas and Hibiscuses.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with:
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
February 2022
Pictured at the February 8, 2022 meeting of the Plaquemine Garden Club are: Sheryl Ramirez, Co-Chair; Kathleen Cooper, Plaquemine Garden Club President; Elizabeth Engolio, Co-Chair; Katherine Desselles, Chairman; 1st place essay contest winner, Genevieve Prejean, daughter of Tommy and Danielle Prejean of Plaquemine; 2nd place, Mackenzie Janet’, daughter of Layne and the late Cary Janet’; and Gwen Gum, Co-Chair.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.;
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.; and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.;
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.; and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Vanessa Boudreaux, 30 year florist and Plaquemine Garden Club member, spoke at the February 8th meeting of the Plaquemine Garden Club at the Knights of Columbus Hall. She demonstrated the art of arranging flowers in various containers, using several different holder formations. She is pleased to create with God’s colorful handiwork of gorgeous flowers. The Plaquemine Garden Club is affiliated with: Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.; Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.; and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
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