Genesis Award 2022
November - December
Paul's Cafe
November 9, 2022
Hanging baskets of cascading Bogainvillea and urns of chrysanthemums greet the patrons of Paul's Cafe at 100 East Pine Street. The Gardenettes awarded Becky Smith with the November \December Genesis Award. Pictured here are Lilah Schexnayder a loyal customer, Margaret Bailey and Becky Smith.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
September - October
First Baptist Church Ponchatoula
September 22, 2022
Mary Beth Crovetto, Interim Minister to Children; Margaret Bailey, Gardenette; Robert Parkin, Minister of Students; Dr. David Cranford, Sr. Pastor; Chip Vickers, Minister of Music; Gardenettes Margaret Hardin and Marilyn Wright.
The Gardenettes awarded the September-October Genesis award to the First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula at 325 East Pine Street. The landscaping is beautifully maintained by Prestige One. They have bordered the flower beds with sweet Alyssum and periwinkles.The beds are filled with holly and cedar trees along with roses, lilies, Agapanthus, sedum and small cedar shrubs.
Gardenettes Margaret Bailey, Marilyn Wright and Margaret Hardin presented the plaque to Dr. David Cranford, Sr. Pastor. Joining us for the presentation are Mary Beth Crovetto, Interim Minister to Children, Robert Parkin, Minister of Students and Chip Vickers, Minister of Music.
Pictures were taken by Gardenette Patricia Ayala.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc, Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes Margaret Bailey, Marilyn Wright and Margaret Hardin presented the plaque to Dr. David Cranford, Sr. Pastor. Joining us for the presentation are Mary Beth Crovetto, Interim Minister to Children, Robert Parkin, Minister of Students and Chip Vickers, Minister of Music.
Pictures were taken by Gardenette Patricia Ayala.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc, Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
July-August
The Right Choice Hair Salon - 125 Barringer Dr.
July 5, 2022
Gardenette chairman Margaret Bailey presents the Genesis Award for July-August to Shaun Pepitone, owner of The Right Choice Hair Salon. Assisting Bailey is Rose Ann Husser, committee member.
Gardenettes awarded July/August Genesis Award to The Right Choice Hair Salon located at 125 Barringer Drive. The owner Shaun Pepitone did the "landscaping" which consists of multiple hanging baskets of Mandevilla, window boxes of Begonia, as well as plantings of azaleas and caladiums along the fence line. She has decorated with flags and has a small sitting area by her door. There is also a quilt square displayed which is featured on the Northshore Quilt Trail.
Gardenettes are a Ponchatoula garden club and are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. and members of the Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes are a Ponchatoula garden club and are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. and members of the Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
May-June
Sonic Drive In - 753 W. Pine
May 4, 2022
Genesis Award for May-June was presented to Sonic Drive-In, 753 West Pine Street, by Marilyn Wright, Gardenette chairman. This award is given to well planned commercial landscaping.
Owned by Gabe Ray and managed by Zoe Ungren, the SONIC sign came down during Hurricane Ida, but the beautiful spring garden in front is resplendent in beautiful blooms and plants which are a delight to our city's main street, according to Wright.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Clubs Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Owned by Gabe Ray and managed by Zoe Ungren, the SONIC sign came down during Hurricane Ida, but the beautiful spring garden in front is resplendent in beautiful blooms and plants which are a delight to our city's main street, according to Wright.
Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Clubs Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
March-April
Smith's Nursery
19355 Hwy. 22 East
March 9, 2022
Gardenettes presented the March-April Genesis Award for commercial landscaping to Smith’s Nursery, 19355 Hwy. 22 East. Shown are Sherry Klein, Sunday Hanson, Ellen Pusey, Kyle Kugler, Jeanette Richard, Roxane Smith, Karen Moran, Marilyn Wright, Sandy Cusick, Mary Hirsch, Cynthia Cummer, Vicky Fannaly and Betty Jordan. Photo by Annette Cabral.
Smith’s Nursery, 19355 Hwy. 22 East, received the Genesis Award for March, April. Given to commercial groups whose floral plantings are interesting and attractive, the award was presented by Gardenettes chairman Marilyn Wright.
Assisting her in the presentation were Sherry Klein, Sunday Hanson, Ellen Pusey, Karen Moran, Marilyn Wright, Sandy Cusick, Mary Hirsch, Cynthia Cummer, Vicky Fannaly, Betty Jordan and Annette Cabral. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
According to Wright, the nursery was selected for their interesting yard art as well as their colorful floral offerings.
Smith’s Nursery, 19355 Hwy. 22 East, received the Genesis Award for March, April. Given to commercial groups whose floral plantings are interesting and attractive, the award was presented by Gardenettes chairman Marilyn Wright.
Assisting her in the presentation were Sherry Klein, Sunday Hanson, Ellen Pusey, Karen Moran, Marilyn Wright, Sandy Cusick, Mary Hirsch, Cynthia Cummer, Vicky Fannaly, Betty Jordan and Annette Cabral. Gardenettes are members of District VI, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
According to Wright, the nursery was selected for their interesting yard art as well as their colorful floral offerings.