Lake Vista Garden Club

Meeting updates for 2012

2012-01-16T20:28:00.001-08:00

Dear ladies,

This is just a quick reminder regarding the next three months.

January 2012 -- no meeting. Arbor Day planting will be scheduled to follow the removal of diseased palms on Spanish Fort Blvd.

February 3, 2012 -- Home of Alice Lowry, head hostess Sallie Walker.

March 1, 2012 THURSDAY -- evening meeting at 6:30 pm, home of Virginia Panno, head hostess Laura Carman.
(This is the correct date as opposed to what's listed in GC yearbook)

Looking forward to seeing you,

Jolanta

December Garden of the Month

2012-01-16T20:26:00.001-08:00

Dear ladies,

Our Garden of the Month winners this month are the following:

Garden of the Month: 20 Snipe, Susan Garcia and Robert Massart
Colorful and intriguing all round and with camellias in bloom. Robert designed the side garden with an Asian flair; the water garden is a favorite visiting spot of a certain large white egret looking for a drink.

Le Petit Jardin: 18 Crane (Street side), Fran and Gib Gibbons

Secret Garden: 27 Swan, Courtney and Mark Wightman.

With the holidays just around the corner, we'll have a perfect opportunity to walk down the lanes and admire the winning gardens.

Cheers to you all,
Jolanta

Still more photos from December!

2011-12-14T07:09:00.000-08:00

Lots of December photos

2011-12-14T07:07:00.000-08:00

Party pics from December

2011-12-14T07:06:00.001-08:00

November Meeting Update!

2011-12-14T06:57:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies,

What a great meeting! What great attendance!
I'm sure you'll agree that Bob Becker's presentation was quite riveting. Mini golf courses, splash fountain and water park, bike path alongside Marconi, a new bridge over the interstate with a jogging lane... WOW! Kudos to Bob for turning City Park into a fabulous resource for our neighborhood and the whole city.

A big thank you to Joel Myers for letting us meet at her beautiful home, and to hostesses -- Jackie Shreves, head, Jennifer Warden, Suzanne Tyler, Babs Mollere and Margarita Harvey for preparing absolutely delicious lunch. (Recipes will be sent in a separate email.) Also, thank you, Charlene Baudier, for making the lovely LSU inspired flower arrangement.

The two new GC members present at the meeting were:
Delia Perez from 98 Wren Street, deliamperez@gmail.com
Alanna Wanek from 9 Jay Street, awanek@cox.net
We're glad they could join us!

Best,
Jolanta

November pics!

2011-12-14T06:55:00.001-08:00

Holiday Party Infomation

2011-11-16T18:31:00.001-08:00

Hello ladies,

Our annual HOLIDAY PARTY will be held at Yvonne McCulla's home, 66 Flamingo Street, on December 2 at 11am.

The event is complimentary for members.
If you wish to bring a friend, please prepay $10 to Susan McArdle, our treasurer, by Monday, November 28.
Also, if you know for sure you will NOT be attending, please send regrets to me, Jolanta Tipler, at this email address.
It is very helpful for the hostesses to know in advance how many will be attending, so your response by 11/28/2011 will be much appreciated.

Looking forward to seeing you,
Jolanta

November - recipes

2011-11-16T18:29:00.000-08:00

Please see the recipes from our November 2011 Garden Club meeting.

Cheese Ball
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese-grated
2 cups chopped green onions (used two bunches)
2 cups chopped pecans
4 heaping TBS. mayonnaise
1 jar Tabasco Pepper Jelly-refrigerated
Mix first four ingredients together and mold into two separate cheese balls. Cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate. (Can be done the day before) Just before serving top with a jar of pepper jelly. It is always a hit.

Fall Salad-serves 6-8
8 cups torn salad greens (I like to include arugula with the greens)
1 cup thin sliced red apple (used Fuji)
1 cup celery, diagonally sliced thin
½ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup toasted pecans-chopped

Dressing:
2/3 cup veggie oil
½ cup vinegar-apple cider or combo w/ rice & raspberry but definitely use fruit vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
1 tbs. ground mustard
Salt & Pepper to taste

Chicken Salad w apples & cranberries-serves 4-6
3 cups diced cooked chicken
¼ cup dried cranberries
½ cup diced celery
2-3 TBS finely chopped red onion
½ cup diced apple
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
4-6 TBS mayo
2 TSP lemon juice
1/8 Tsp curry powder (to taste-but probably needs more)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Combine 1st 6 ingredients then mix remainder and add to chicken. Seasonings will need to be adjusted depending on the chicken used. It is always tasty using a roasted chicken.
Serve on bed of lettuce or as a sandwich.

SWEET POTATO SALAD with WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

INGREDIENTS:

4 medium sweet potatoes, roasted until tender but not mushy
(Roast in oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes)

4 slices bacon

2 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 medium Red Onion, finely chopped (minced)

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated

Salt and ground black pepper

1 ½ Tbs. Dijon mustard

2 Tbs. Red Wine Vinegar

4 cups (loosely packed) baby spinach

Yields: 6 servings
PREPARATION:
Roast sweet potatoes ahead of time and let cool. Peel and cut lengthwise in half, then slice into ½ inch half moons. Reheat in oven a few minutes while making dressing.

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan.Add Olive Oil to bacon drippings. (I took out some drippings and replaced the same amount with olive oil. Just left some for flavor). Hear and add onions, some salt and lots of black pepper. Saute for a few minutes, then add garlic and continue to sauté until onions are tender and caramelized.
Remove pan from heat, add mustard and vinegar, whisking vigorously to incorporate the dressing. Pour over warm sweet potatoes and add the fresh spinach, tossing to coat the potatoes and lightly wilt the spinach. Crumble the bacon over everything. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Rachel Ray recipe: changed by Margarita Harvey

Enjoy!
Jolanta

November Garden of the Month

2011-11-16T18:26:00.001-08:00

Dear Garden Club members,

November Garden of the Month is 60 N. Lark, garden of Laurie Norman.
This garden is on the circle of N. Lark and the entry is flanked by two lovely urns of Begonia.
The garden colors are vibrant from front to back with Crysanthemum, Petunias and Pansies,
and on both sides of the house are welcoming hanging Potato Ivy.
If you peek along the pathway, you will find many textures, with Knockout Roses, Laura Petaluma, and variegated Liriope outlining the view.

Le Petit Jardin is on the lane side of 63 Spanish Fort, garden of Roy and Kathleen Lassus.
This is a lush, sculptural garden with lovely blooming Azaleas and Camillia, edged with Impatiens of varied colors.
An interesting accent piece is an iron flying pig...adding a local carnival flavor.

Secret Garden is the courtyard side of 6600 Beauregard, garden of Rene and Liz deBoisblanc.
This lush retreat is bricked and meticulously trimmed in ivy, with many palms and exotic plants,
including Elephant Ears and Spiral Ginger...and with the Weeping Youpon in bloom right now, it is a lovely sight to see.

GOM committee
(Ros Wingerter, Vonni Contreary, Liz Leonard, Joel Myers & Cynthia Chauvin)

October Garden of the Month 2011

2011-10-25T06:41:00.001-07:00

Dear garden club members,

The winners of the October Garden of the Month are:

Garden of the Month 49 Oriole, Sue and John Fisk
Le Petit Jardin 66 Flamingo, Yvonne and Jimmy McCulla
Secret Garden 53 Wren, Laura and Allen Carman

Congratulations to winners!
Jolanta

2011-10-25T06:39:00.000-07:00

More Great Photos from October's Meeting!

2011-10-25T06:36:00.001-07:00

Wow, we had a lot of photos from October - Fun Meeting

2011-10-24T13:05:00.001-07:00

More Great Photos from October's Meeting!

2011-10-24T13:02:00.000-07:00

October 2011 Garden Club Meeting Update

2011-10-24T12:58:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies,

Thanks so much for coming to the meeting. I hope you enjoyed our speaker, Chad Harris from the Garden Gate, and took home some valuable garden tips.

I know you enjoyed the fabulous lunch our hostesses, Kim Zibilich (head), Joni Diaz, Jan Brown, Louise Kirchberg, Ros Wingerter and Gloria Moore served us. Recipes for the fall salad, quick pasta and pumpkin bars, were sent via email.

Also, Xiomara Brewster has forwarded her recipe for coffee with ice cream from our September meeting.

the coffee recipe is 2/3 cup of instant coffee crystals, 3 cups boiling water , 1 cup of honey, 2 quarts whole milk, 3 quarts vanilla ice cream and 2 cups of rum. The day before, dissolve coffee in boiling water, add honey and mix well. Cool and refrigerate. Put coffee in punch bowl, add milk and rum. Scoop in ice cream and server about 40.

Lest somebody thinks we're a food club rather than garden club, please note that the GOM pictures have already been emailed! :-)

See you next month,
Jolanta

Cedar Hill Nursery

2011-10-24T12:56:00.000-07:00

Ladies,
Please see the message from Karla Seymour about Cedar Hill Nursery.

The owner, Angela LeBlanc, also wrote:
My name is Angie LeBlanc and I am a friend and acquaintance of Carla Seymour. I own a wholesale nursery on the North Shore and Carla gets a lot of her plants from me. I just wanted to introduce myself and my nursery, I would love to have you or members of your garden club take a nice ride out to the country, and see our place. We have 100 acres of rolling hills with golf carts waiting to help you explore our nursery. Not to mention lots of beautiful plants and trees to look at (maybe even a cow or two) ha ha! Thanks for taking the time to look at my brochure and I hope to see or some of you guys soon! If you have any questions or need help finding me, please feel free to call anytime. Thanks again.

Angela LeBlanc

Cedar Hill Nursery 985-630-2311

September Garden of the Month Winners

2011-10-24T12:50:00.000-07:00

Hello ladies,

Our Garden of the Month committee has made its September selections and the winners are.............

Garden of the Month ------- 9 Finch, Mercedes Arias
Le Petit Jardin --------------- 35 Swallow, Marie and Shawn Gibbs
Secret Garden--------------- 45 Gull, Rick Hardie

Although this announcement comes late in the month, the signs in the yards have been long enough for several members to mention how much they admired the featured gardens. Congratulations to the winners who faced stiff competition at the time when many gardens in Lake Vista are still in excellent shape.

Hope you're enjoying the nice weather,
Jolanta

More Pics from September's meeting

2011-10-24T12:47:00.000-07:00

September 2011 Garden Club Meeting

2011-10-24T12:44:00.000-07:00

Dear Garden Club members,
Thank you for attending our "start of the year" meeting at Therese Kessels' lovely home. Despite tropical storm heading our way, we had a very good attendance of more than forty. Our hostesses outdid themselves with fabulous lunch food & due to popular demand, Lori has already emailed everybody the recipe for her delicious pizza cookies.
Your concern for the condition of our community flower beds has been duly noted & an update regarding their maintenance will be given at our next get together on Friday, October 7 at Michele Vignes home at 41 Thrasher St.
Looking forward to seeing you then,
Jolanta
President
Lake Vista Garden Club

To the LVGC NOMA Flower Team

2011-05-26T07:28:00.001-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FABULOUS ARRANGEMENTS!

Special thanks to Renee Lehon for designing the arrangements and ordering the flowers!

Our arrangement even made the newspaper! See top left of picture in 5-24-11 Times -Picayune METRO section, p. 2, of article on the opening of the new NOMA exhibit of Madeleine Albright's pins.

Alice Lowry

More great photos from installation luncheon

2011-05-25T15:05:00.001-07:00

News from Kelly & Jolanta

2011-05-25T14:55:00.000-07:00

Ladies,

Thanks to all who were able to attend the installation luncheon held Friday, May 6th at Ralph's on the Park. It was a perfect setting with wonderful weather and delicious food. Thanks so much to Joni for organizing this lovely event.

Our newly installed board for the 2011-2012 year is as follows:

Kelly Alfortish & Jolanta Tipler - Co-Presidents;

Beth Juge - 1st Vice President;

Yvonne McCulla - 2nd Vice President;

Susan McArdle - Treasurer;

Laurie Bernard - Corresponding Secretary;

Jennifer Warden - Recording Secretary;

Therese Kessels - Parliamentaria;

Joni Diaz - Ex-Officio
Please be sure to have all new memberships/renewals into Yvonne McCulla (66 Flamingo St.) by June 30th to be included in the directory.

Looking forward to a great year,

Kelly and Jolanta

More Mudbug Photos!!

2011-05-25T14:50:00.000-07:00

Lake Vista Garden Club's Mudbugs in the Garden

2011-05-25T14:48:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful time at the Lake Vista Garden Club's Mudbugs in the Garden crawfish boil. The weather could not have been more ideal, and the crawfish from Cajun Seafood were perfectly spiced. Garden Club members young and old enjoyed the generosity of the McCullas and the beauty of Floral Park. This event could not have been possible without the hard work of Committee Chair Ginger Lacour and her team: Amy Smith, Lorri Murray, and Mary Costelloe. Hopefully this will become an annual spring tradition.

April Meeting Photos and Notes

2011-05-25T14:43:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's meeting at Yvonne McCulla's absolutely gorgeous home. Along with Yvonne, Head Hostess Lynn Long and her hard-working team comprised of Anne McSweeney, Cindy Moll, JoAnn Stevens, Marian Blanchard, and Ann Christenberry all did a wonderful job to provide our members with a first class luncheon. Attached are Susan Bennett's photos (thank you, Susan!) The committee photo includes (from left to right): myself, Anne McSweeney, Lynn Long, Cindy Moll, JoAnn Stevens, Yvonne McCulla, Marian Blanchard, Ann Christenberry.

Thanks to Karen Smith's informative report, our group learned interesting facts about the numerous crows in our neighborhood. Michele Bravo's Horticultural report always inspires us to get out in the garden! Our speaker Kenny Rabalais from the Plant Gallery delighted everyone with his beautiful plants and amusing stories.

Lastly, and most importantly, we accomplished the nominations and confirmations of our incoming officers for next year. Our new officers are:

Co-Presidents Jolanta Tipler and Kelly Alfortish
1st Vice President (programs) Beth Juge
2nd Vice President (membership) Yvonne McCulla
Treasurer Susan McArdle
Recording Secretary Jennifer Warden
Corresponding Secretary Laurie Bernard
Parliamentarian Therese Kessels

I know that we'll have a great new year ahead with our wonderful new Board! Please send in your $30 dues to Yvonne McCulla as soon as possible to avoid the summertime payment crunch. Also, if you are planning to attend the Ralph's on the Park ($38) luncheon on May 6th, you can make out one check for $68 payable to LVGC.

I've enjoyed my 2 year term as President. I especially want to thank the Board Members, Committee Heads, Hostesses and all those who helped make the past two years memorable. I've enjoyed getting to know so many of you on a more personal level. Lake Vista is such a beautiful and special neighborhood, and I'm happy to have all of you as my friends.

See you in the parks and lanes,

Joni

Lake Vista Garden Club at Art In Bloom

2011-05-25T14:37:00.001-07:00

LVGC received an Honorable Mention at last week's Art In Bloom competition. Our committee had a great time working on the arrangement as we interpreted Albert Gleize's painting On A Sailboat. If you are not familiar with the painting, it is the cubist style painting with colors of blue, cream, tan, and black. Many thanks to the team: Joel Myers, Renee Lehon, Patti Garcia, Elaine Mintz and Lisa Lachin.

The following beautiful photographs of our arrangement as well as other interesting pieces were taken by Joel Myers at the museum last week. As Joel pointed out, the pictures make more sense after reading the judges' opinions. If you've never been to NOMA for Art In Bloom, you should definitely try to attend next year. This event is spectacular and should not be missed!

Secret Garden Award - March

2011-05-24T06:13:00.000-07:00

March Garden of the Month Awards

2011-05-24T06:05:00.000-07:00

The March Garden of the Month was awarded to Donna and Matt Colosino. Theirs is a new house and young garden at 1 Lark. They were thrilled as they have been working so hard on creating their interesting garden.

Le Petit Jardin is at 22 Tern and belongs to Lois and Brup Bacher. Ms Bacher was delighted
but did say that it is her daughter Leslie Kramer who keeps up the garden!

Vonni Contreary, a Garden of the Month committee member, came up with the great idea for a new occasional garden award for a "Secret Garden." This came about due to the fact that the GOM committee wishes to recognize some of the incredibly beautiful gardens that are basically inaccessible because they are behind hidden gates or fences, often because of having a pool, but nonetheless more than worthy of recognition.

Our first Secret Garden has been awarded to Alice Lowry at 22 Tern. The moment the committee opened the huge white gate on Tern they knew the Garden Club must somehow create an award for this incredibly beautiful but at the same time very secret garden. Congratulations, Alice!

February Garden of the Month

2011-02-06T08:13:00.000-08:00

Ros Wingerter, Liz Leonard, Joel Myers, and Vonni Contreary have been doing a fabulous job locating prize-worthy gardens each month.

Attached are photos are February's beautiful gardens. The Garden of the Month was awarded to Ann and Joseph Wink, 6306 Beauregard. The Honorable Mention went to Carloyn and Ray Lousteau at 60 Flamingo. Le Petit Jardin was given to Gene Dubrock and Bob McKenzie at 40 Swallow.

February Meeting Photos

2011-02-06T08:11:00.000-08:00

February Meeting

2011-02-06T08:06:00.001-08:00

Thanks to everyone who attended today. Obviously, foul weather cannot deter committed garden club members!

Beth Juge's home was a perfect setting and, once again, the hostess committee exceeded all expectations. The "coffee" recipe should be the first entry in the next Garden Club cookbook!! Thanks again to Therese Kessels, Kelly Alfortish, Suzanne Tyler, Laurie Bernard and Ros Wingerter for their tireless efforts.

Attached are native plant resources and other documents relating to today's educational speaker, Susan Norris-Davis.

Thank you all for coming, and Happy Mardi Gras. Recipes, photographs, and Garden of the Month to follow.

Joni

Arbor Day

2011-02-06T08:02:00.001-08:00

January Garden of the Month

2011-02-06T08:00:00.001-08:00

The Garden of the Month Committee has been working very hard in this freezing weather to search for our winning winter gardens. Many thanks go out to Vonni Contreary, Joel Myers, Liz Leonard and coordinator Ros Wingerter for doing such a wonderful job. It's always so exciting to receive the winning photos of gardens that some of us never see on a regular basis.

January's Garden of the Month was awarded to Betty Rabe at 111 Lark.

Honorable Mention went to 1083 Robert E Lee, the home of Shelly Schenker at the corner of Spanish Fort.

Le Petit Jardin was awarded to the home at 34 Wren. The committee was awaiting owner response before posting name or photo.

Hopefully these beautiful gardens (as well as our own!) will survive the upcoming arctic temperatures over the next few days. At least the cold weather is good for my tulip bulbs in the ground!

2011-02-06T07:59:00.001-08:00

HI Ladies,

Attached is a photo (it has a few lines in it) of our NOMA Flower Team arranging the urns in the Great Hall. The girls did a wonderful job - please stop by NOMA this week and take a look! Many thanks to Alice Lowry and her January team: Renee' Lehon, Suzanne Tyler, Muriel Cassibry, Xiomara Brewster, Chrissy Bourdais, Lisa Lachin and Zee Van Norman.

December Garden of the Month

2011-02-06T07:56:00.001-08:00

All of the December Garden of the Month choices are spectacular, and I apologize for not getting these photos out earlier. Too many distractions, but better late than never!

Happy Holidays,
Joni

December's Garden of the Month was awarded to Sandra and Ralph Junius at 1 Finch.
Le Petit Jardin went to 13 Thrasher - Esther Nowak and her son Allen Rosenweig.
December's Honorable Mention was given to 27 Warbler, Cheryl and Julian Richards.

Holiday Decorations Winners

2011-02-06T07:52:00.000-08:00

Contest results are listed below. Photos to follow.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
Joni

OVERALL:

Carol & Wade Verges, 1053 Robert E. Lee Blvd.

DOORWAY:

1st: Ann & Herb Christenberry, 10 Gull
2nd: #6 Ibis Street
3rd: Yvonne & Jimmy McCulla, 66 Flamingo

YARD:

1st: Liz & Chris Devine, 18 Warbler
2nd: Sandra & Ralph Junius, #1 Finch
3rd: Glenn & Elaine Stelly, #1 Cactus Lane/1171 Robert E. Lee

CUL-DE-SAC:

1st:Gull
2nd: Ibis

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

15 Bluebird, 16 Bluebird, 38 Bluebird, 21 Dove, 29 Dove, 65 Dove, #2
Spanish Fort ,
60 Flamingo, 34 Gull, 44 Gull, 55 Gull, 29 Heron, 1133 Robert E. Lee,
1185 Robert E. Lee,
#1 Jay, #11 N Lark, 56 N. Lark, #1 S. Lark, 6306 Beauregard, 6702
Beauregard, 6600 Beauregard, 36 Rail, 81 Thrasher, 23 Hawk, #2 Wren, 16
Swallow, 35 Warbler, 27 Stilt,
26 Swan

2010-12-07T09:41:00.001-08:00

Ladies,

Here are additional photos from the Holiday Party. Many thanks to Susan Bennett and Laura Carman for their photography skills. By the way, I forgot to mention that LVGC's bank account is now $965 richer due to everyone participating in the day's festivities. Amazing!

Also, I've placed our lighted holiday wreaths and twinkle lights in the beds at Marconi, Spanish Fort and Beauregard. Just like last year, there are a few electrical issues to deal with but hopefully they'll be resolved soon. Sometimes they're on, sometimes they're off!

Joni

2010-12-07T09:38:00.000-08:00

Once again, the Garden Club's Holiday Party was a huge success thanks to Head Hostess Charlene Baudier and her wonderful working women - Brenda Moffitt, JoAnn Stevens, Anne Mc Sweeney, Susan Mc Ardle, Joel Schultis and Liz Devine. Delicious food and champagne cocktails were enjoyed by all as members enjoyed visiting in Lea Miller's beautiful new home.

As always, Joan Farabaugh did an unbelievable job with soliciting and coordinating the numerous raffle and silent auction items. A special golf package as well as gift certificates to spas, dry cleaners, car washes, grocers and restaurants were just a few of the great deals that our members were able to choose from for their raffle choices. Many thanks go out to Jackie Palumbo for Earthsavers treats, and to Susan Mc Ardle and Sandra Devia for their generous donations of beautiful custom jewelry.

Looking ahead, our Door & Decorations Contest is coming up soon on Wednesday, December 15th.

Happy Holidays to Everyone! I will send out more photos of today's party as I receive them.
Joni

Calla Ladies' Night Out

2010-12-07T09:33:00.000-08:00

Lots of fun was had at the Paint Party at Avenue Art, check out the fun!

November Garden of the Month

2010-11-11T18:58:00.000-08:00

Ladies,

The November Garden of the Month was awarded to 64 Flamingo
Le Petit Jardin was awarded to 17 Finch
The Honorable Mention was awarded to 3 Heron

We all need to thank our great GOM committee ladies who travel the parks and lanes each month in search of interesting gardens...Vonni Contreary, Ros Wingerter, Joel Myers, Liz Leonard.

THANK YOU!

November Meeting

2010-11-11T18:54:00.000-08:00

Hi Ladies,

With a balcony banner reading "WELCOME LAKE VISTA GARDEN CLUB," our meeting at Gloria Moore's home was off to a great start! Speaker Mary Lou Widmer entertained us all discussing her book and it's connection to the history of New Orleans. Gloria and her hard working committee comprised of Petra Junius, Melissa Adolph, Chrissy Bourdais and Louise Kirchberg served a delicious Southern-style meal, setting the bar high for the next luncheon committee. As you can see in the attached photos, Cara Dessens' floral displays were seasonably perfect! Karen Smith's report on those cute little hummingbirds was very entertaining as well as educational.

October Garden of the Month Winner

2010-11-11T18:49:00.001-08:00

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Our Garden Club GOM committee (Ros Wingerter, Joel Myers, Vonni Contreary and Liz Leonard) is doing a wonderful job this year as they travel the streets of Lake Vista searching for the best and most striking gardens in our neighborhood.
Thanks, Team GOM!

For October, the Garden of the Month was awarded to Liz and Rene deBoisblanc.

Honorable Mention went to 63 Oriole Street.

Le Petit Jardin was given to 15 Bluebird Street.

October Garden Club Meeting

2010-11-11T18:38:00.000-08:00

Just a few more photos from October's Meeting

October Garden Club Meeting

2010-11-11T18:36:00.001-08:00

Hi Ladies -

Wow! What a gorgeous day for an outdoor meeting at Pam Ortiz's lovely home. We had an awesome turnout today as you can see from the photos taken by Laura Carman. Everyone enjoyed the great luncheon prepared by Kimberly Zibilich and her team consisting of Karen Smith, Heather Mayfield, and Michele Bravo. Kerrie deVay's floral arrangement perfectly accented the decor in the dining room. Once again, our anniversary cake looked and tasted devine thanks to Yvonne McCulla.

Sallie Walker did an outstanding job researching and presenting the past Presidents' reports - every President had such special memories of their term in office. Sallie's report will be an asset to our archives.

Grant Estrade from Laughing Buddha Nursery was very informative regarding many aspects of organic gardening. If you would like to learn more information concerning this topic, Grant would be happy to help you. His contact information is: 4516 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, 1 block off W. Esplanade. 887-4336. www.laughingbuddhanursery.com.

2010-09-26T07:29:00.001-07:00

Please stop by NOMA this week to check out the beautiful flower arrangements in the Great Hall urns. Our flower team did a spectacular job - many thanks to Alice Lowry, Lisa Lachin, Liz deBoisblanc, Renee' Lehon and Suzanne Tyler. The colors truly compliment the Hall's current artwork on display. Great job, ladies!

2010-09-26T07:23:00.000-07:00

For those of you who missed last Friday's meeting, we had a lovely time at Faith's fabulous home. Faith and the Hostess Team members Charlotte Rivet, Susan Sheridan, Susan Bennett (represented by her delicious pasta!), Jolanta Tipler and Zee Van Norman all worked extremely hard to provide such a great luncheon, and Jane Schramel's floral arrangement was so colorful! .

Our newest member is Colleen Schenck, (husband Michael), so please add her name and contact information to your yearbook.

September's Garden of the Month winners were announced by Liz Leonard. Garden of the Month was awarded to the Faucheux family; the Honorable Mention was awarded to Nancy and Sid Degan, and Le Petit Jardin went to the Coniglio family.

2010-09-26T07:19:00.000-07:00

The 2010-11 Officers at the September meeting, are: (left to right); Jan Brown, Treasurer; Joni Diaz, President; Susan Sheridan Corresponding Secretary; Laurie Bernard, Recording Secretary and Kelly Alfortish, First Vice President.

September 3, 2010

2010-09-26T07:14:00.000-07:00

The first meeting of 2010 was held at the home of Faith Boudoin, President Joni Diaz made introductions and welcomed new members; hostesses for the meeting were Susan Bennett, Charlotte Rivet, Susan Sheridan, Jolanta Tipler, Zee Van Norman and the floral design was made by Jane Schramel.

First Meeting of 2010

2010-09-26T07:08:00.000-07:00

Sweetie being honoring she and 2 others (Haase and Shirl G.- not there) for 40 years or more in the GC.

Installation Luncheon at Lounge Vue Home and Gardens

2010-05-19T06:04:00.000-07:00

April Garden Club Meeting

2010-05-19T06:01:00.000-07:00

What a treat our members had today as we enjoyed Sandra Junius' stunning new home on such a pretty day. Sandra, along with Head Hostess Joan Farabaugh, did an outstanding job preparing the delicious luncheon, along with committee members Petra Junius Guste, Heather Junius Mayfield, Pam Ortiz, Karen Pilie, Geneva Forstall and Gail Zewe. They all deserve many thanks for such hard work. Everyone had a great time! Speaker Michelle Leblanc Fine was very interesting as she educated our group regarding the European roots of fountain design in the garden.

Hall of Honor home at 7 Stilt

2010-05-19T05:59:00.000-07:00

Joni & Liz - Leading us into a wonderful day of fashion!

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Fashion Show

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Fashion Show

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Fashion Show

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Fashion Show

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MORE PHOTOS FROM THE FASHION SHOW

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LAKE VISTA FASHION SHOW

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Gomez Pine Straw

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Gomez Pine Straw - 985-264-3567; website is www.gomezpinestraw.com.
Bales are $6.00.

February Garden of the Month

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The February 2010 winner of the Garden of the Month award is the
handsome garden at 1161 Robert E. Lee.

February Honorable Mention

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Honorable Mention for February 2010 goes to 33 Crane Street.

February Petit Jardin

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Le Petit Jardin for February 2010 is the always neat and colorful
entryway garden at 6702 Beauregard Avenue.

February Hostess Committee

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Charlene Baudier, Dominque Laan, Susan Sheridan, Charlotte Rivet, Jan Brown & Ros Wingerter. Bald Eagle photo from Susan Bennett, and the beautiful table arrangement.

February Guest Speaker Meade Wenzel, along with President Joni Diaz

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Meade Wenzel

January Hostess Team

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From left to right - Debbie buchler, Bobbie Collins, Sallie Walker, Yvonne McCulla, Laurie Bernard, Kelly Alfortish.

Decorations Contest Winners

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OVERALL

Wade & Carol Verges, Robert E Lee

DOORWAY

1st: Donna Paternostro, #2 Spanish Fort
2nd: Maria Klein, 26 Dove
3rd: Ann Christenberry, 10 Gull

YARD

1st: Babs Mollere, 1185 Robert E. Lee
2nd: Sandra Junius, #1 Finch
3rd: Liz & Chris Devine, 18 Warbler

Cul-de-Sac
1st: Gull
2nd: Rail
3rd: Ibis

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Door: #6 Ibis, 33 Heron, 6600 Beauregard, 19 Killdeer, 54 N. Lark, #8 Warbler, 38 Finch

Yard: 38 Bluebird, 15 Bluebird, 64 Flamingo, 51 Flamingo, 55 Gull, 1133 Robert E Lee, 56 N. Lark, #1 Jay, 6304 Beauregard, 36 Rail, 24 Swan. #1 Warbler, 18 Swallow, 16 Swallow, 97 S. Wren, 39 Wren,
60 N. Wren

December Garden of the Month - Angelique & Jeff Short

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December Petit Jardin - Regina & Ace Torre

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December Honorable Mention - Karen Eustis

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November Petit Jardin - Curt Kronlage

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November Garden of the Month - Donna Paternostro

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November - Honorable Mention

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Home of Carlos Sirven

Neat and well groomed perimeter and foundation hedges enhance the street and east sides, but the major interest here is the well-designed and harmonious "green Garden on the lane side.

Holiday Committee

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More Holiday Party Photos!

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Holiday Party at the Home of Jackie Palumbo - Dec 4th

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November 6th Meeting

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The Lake Vista Garden Club held their November meeting at the home of Robin Goldsmith. Head Hostess: Jeanne Kimble, Co-Hostesses: Vonnie Contreary, Patti Garcia, Karen Smith. Floral Design was by Laura Carman; Herb of the Month was Sage. The wonderful program was by Tammany Baumgarten on winter Gardening.

Cork n' Canvas Night - November 11, 2009

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Lake Vista Flower Team for NOMA

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On Tuesday, October 27th our garden club members filled the Great Hall Urns with a beautiful arrangement.

Fall Fundraiser - Wine & Cheese Party

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Thanks to a wonderful committee, Melissa Adolph, Mary Costelloe, Jeanne Kimble, Cheryl Richards, Kimberly Zibilich and our leader Joni Diaz. This evening could not have happened if it weren't for Neva and Mike Seago to open their lovely home to our club.

October Garden of the Month - Ann Christenberry

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October Garden of the Month - Ann Christenberry

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October Honorable Mention - Jill Halpern

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October Le Petite Jardin - Jolanta Tipler

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Lake Vista Garden Club Celebrates its 60th Anniversary

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Aaron Adolph giving presenation at Oct Meeting

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Yvonne & Joni - Celebrating 60th Anniversary

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October 2nd Hostess Committee

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September 2009 Garden of the Month

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Garden of the Month: 16 Swan Street –
In this elegant, well-designed Italianate garden, formal elements are used to create a balanced, symmetrical design, in perfect scale and proportion to compliment the handsome architecture of the house. On the street side, wide lushly planted beds along the perimeter and front walkway are anchored by a tall hedges of magnolias along the elegant iron fence, and serve as a dramatic backdrop for the linear formal plantings of African iris, variegated caladiums, and soft-colored flowers, and fronted by a low hedge of clipped boxwoods edged with clumps of monkey grass. On the lane side, the imposing masonry façade is enhanced and softened by foundation plantings of evergreen topiaries, tall bushes, and a rectangular rose-bed, bounded by low clipped boxwood hedges. A wide lawn provides visual distance and perspective to further offset the mass of the house. On the west side front of the lawn, a large oak tree, encircled by a wide bed of lush greenery and flowers adds its beauty to the lovely scene. The use of a variety of sizes, shapes, hues, and textures in the foliage and flowers -- the light green of huge tropical leaves and holly leaves; the large, glossy, bronzy-green magnolia leaves with their big, sensuous white flowers; the soft plum-green foliage of the rosebushes; and the tiny, dark-green glossy leaves of the boxwoods in complimenting shades of green, red, orange, and white – all provide additional interest.

September Le Petit Jardin, 15 Bluebird

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Le Petit Jardin: 15 Bluebird Street –
This beautiful small patio garden newly (and very artistically) designed and planted by the owner after Katrina, features wonderful detail, use of color, and contrasting textures.

September Honorable Mention -22 Tern Street

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Honorable Mention: 22 Tern Street –
Nicely designed on both sides to compliment the long, low house, this very neat and well-groomed garden features good use of color and plant variety.

September 4, 2009 - Garden Club Meeting

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Lake Vista Garden Club 2009-10 Board Members. (From left to right) Susan Bennett, Sue Tyler, Jan Brown, Susan Sheridan, Kimberly Zibilich, Sallie Walker, Joni Diaz.

September 4, 2009 - Garden Club Meeting

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Joni Diaz with Denise Tebbe. The club was very excited to have our first meeting at the wonderful home of Denise Tebbe.

September 4, 2009 - Garden Club Meeting

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September Hostess Committee: Zee Van Norman, Anne McSweeney, Joann Stevens and Ann Christenberry.

September 4, 2009 - Garden Club Meeting

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Alice Lowry, First Vice President, discussing the programs for the upcoming year.

September 4, 2009 - Garden Club Meeting

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Joni Diaz, President, addresses the club members at the first meeting of the 2009-10 Lake Vista Garden Club year.

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2009/2010 Lake Vista Garden Club Board
back row: Susan Bennett(Second Vice President),Joni Diaz (President),Sallie Walker
(Ex-Officio), Suzanne Tyler(Recording Secretary), Alice Lowry (First Vice President)
front row: Jan Brown (Treasurer), Kimberly Zibilich (Parliamentarian), Susan Sheridan
(Corresponding Secretary)

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Lake Vista Garden Club's May 1 Installation Luncheon. Outgoing Treasurer,Patti Garcia.Incoming Treasurer Jan Brown. Outgoing President Sallie Walker.Past Presidents Susan Bennett and Kimberly Zibilich .