ARBOR DAY 2024
Gardenettes gathered at Memorial Park to celebrate Arbor Day on January 23. Mayor Bob Zabbia officiated at the ceremony as a Shumard oak was planted on the Strawberry Festival grounds main site.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Attending were chairman Susan Pizani, Mellie Singer, Kathy Bruce,
A cold, wet January so club members adjourned to La Carretta's Restaurant to have lunch.
The Shumard oak was selected for its bright autumn foliage and tolerance to heat and poor soil conditions. A dependable shade tree, the Shumard is known for it's long lifespan.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Attending were chairman Susan Pizani, Mellie Singer, Kathy Bruce,
A cold, wet January so club members adjourned to La Carretta's Restaurant to have lunch.
The Shumard oak was selected for its bright autumn foliage and tolerance to heat and poor soil conditions. A dependable shade tree, the Shumard is known for it's long lifespan.