West Baton Rouge Garden & Civic Club's March 23-24 Bus Tour to Natchitoches

APRIL 2026 - DISTRICT VI NEWS
Members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.

April 1                 Dues Due - State Form, District​ Form
April 2                 Covington Garden Club Flower Show
April 13-15         LGCF Convention, District III - HOUMA 
​                              INVITATION - RESERVATIONS
​April 18               Spring Garden Day Sale Hammond 
April 18-26        Love the Boot Week - Information
April 22              Earth Day - Information
​April 24              Gonzales Plant & Bake Sale - City Hall
April 24-25         Northshore Plant Sale
May 4-6             NGC Convention (St. Louis MO) Information
May 27                District VI President's Meeting, Middendorf
May 31                Espoma Grant Deadline INFORMATION
​June 7-13          National Garden Week - Information

District VI President's Meeting
​Wednesday May 27, NOON - Middendorf's

Please mark your calendars to attend the annual District VI President's Meeting at Middendorf's Restaurant on Pass Manchac, noon, Wednesday May 27. As usual an RSVP is requested so that we have enough seating. Plan to enjoy fellowship with other District VI members as we exchange ideas! Remember all club members are welcome.

​STATE DUES - DUE APRIL 1, 2026

State Treasurer Ruth Delhomme has been receiving dues on outdated forms. She requested that you use the current form from the Dues page and in the Forms Library so she does not have to contact your club for missing information. For your convenience use this -  
DUES FORM
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​A TASTE OF THE SOUTH - NGC Standard Flower Show
Covington - April 2, 2026
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April 13-15         LGCF Convention, District III - HOUMA

LGCF CONVENTION,
DISTRICT III
April 13-15, 2026
SUNSHINE ON 
THE BAYOU
REGISTRATION

Holiday Inn - Houma
RESERVATIONS
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CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Monday - Tuesday
Wednesday
Convention Programs
​WORKSHOPS
Tuesday
​Wednesday
​CONVENTION ADVERTISEMENTS
BUSINESS FORMS  -- MEMBER FORMS

LSU Ag Hammond Research Station Sale - April 18

GONZALES GARDEN CLUB PLANT & BAKE SALE
April 24, 2026 -- 9 a.m. to Noon -- Gonzales City Hall
​E. Cornerview and S. Irma Blvd.

Northshore Plant Sale - April 24-25

St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds - Covington

The 2026 Northshore Garden & Plant Sale is the largest gardening event on the Northshore, attracting over 3,000 homeowners and gardeners from across St. Tammany, neighboring parishes and Mississippi. Don't miss this exciting event !

Deeds & Doings From Our District VI Clubs
​March Submissions

Belle Oaks Garden Club (Hammond)

LEFT: March 11 Meeting - Teacup Arrangements
ABOVE: Mini Camellia Show, Summerfield Assisted Living March 3
BELOW: Second Mini Camellia Show at Lake Vista Assisted Living March 4

West Baton Rouge Garden & Civic Club March 24-25
Magical Mystical Bus Tour - 
Melrose, Briarwood (Caroline Dorman Nature Preserve), Mariner's Seafood Restaurant, Steel Magnolias Tour, Cane River Lake Cruise, Shopping in Historic Natchitoches