November 11, 2020
"Reconnect with Gratitude"
Hostess Ellen Pusey
Strawberry Hut
Co-Hostesses: Sonya Avery, Margaret Hardin
11:30 AM Call Meeting to Order
Opening Prayer and Collect
Pledge of Allegiance
11:30 AM Call Meeting to Order
Opening Prayer and Collect
Pledge of Allegiance
Guest Speaker: John Grimm, owner Camellia Heaven - "Camellias"
Horticulture: Three specimens to be judged.
Exhibits:
“ Giving Thanks “- Designer’s Choice, using fruit, vegetables, nuts, or seed pods.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE: Kathy Bruce
HORTICULTURE HINTS:
Some bulbs to plant this month include Anemone, Calla, Daffodil, Ranunculus, Lycoris
Exhibits:
“ Giving Thanks “- Designer’s Choice, using fruit, vegetables, nuts, or seed pods.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE: Kathy Bruce
HORTICULTURE HINTS:
Some bulbs to plant this month include Anemone, Calla, Daffodil, Ranunculus, Lycoris
Kathy Bruce, Marilyn Wright, Anna Poland, Sonya Avery
The Camellia Journal a national magazine features coverage written by guest speaker John Grimm about our late member Flora McLendon Nelson. Pictures also show Liz Sanderson another deceased member with Flora's husband Jack. Fond memories of good people and good times.
John Grimm, nationally acknowledged Camellia expert and owner of Camellia Heaven, addressed the Gardenettes at their November 11 meeting, held at the Strawberry Board Building in Memorial Park, Ponchatoula.
He displayed the current issue of The Camellia Journal, which featured his locating a rare bush Bali H’ai on the property of the late Gardenette Flora McLendon Nelson in Ponchatoula. The article showed a pictures of Nelson, her husband Jack, and another deceased member Liz Sanderson.
Grimm who has some 5,000 varieties of camellias on his property Camellia Heaven, brought many sample blossoms to demonstrate his power point presentation.
Ellen Pusey served as hostess for the meeting. She was assisted by Sonya Avery and Margaret Hardin. The meeting started with a prayer by chaplain Kathy Bruce. Secretary minutes were presented by Jamie LeBlanc followed by the treasurer’s report by Pusey.
Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Make a Difference Day chairman Carol McGough, reported that a large basket of snacks was brought to the Ponchatoula Police Department to thank them for their service to the community.
Anna Poland, former scholarship chairman, outlined the program and a discussion was made on whether to continue. A committee was formed with president Vicky Fannaly, Poland and funds chairman Dottie Boudreaux to look into whether the club will continue or redirect to a charity.
Avery gave an update on Restoration House, one of the club’s projects to help. Sandra Haro listed the companies who had coupons for education and encouraged everyone to save these for the schools. A program on Cardinals, their habits and the symbolism attached to them was presented by Karen Moran. Pat Walsh explained membership procedures.
Garden of the Month chairman, Marilyn Wright, got approval to purchase stands for a second set of signs. She also stated that the stock of Bosom Buddy bags was full and that there was no need to make any more at this time.
Floral exhibits with a theme of “Giving Thanks “- designer’s choice, using fruit, vegetables, nuts, or seed pods – were brought by Bruce, Poland and Avery. People's Choice winner was Bruce. Horticulture was shown by Poland.
He displayed the current issue of The Camellia Journal, which featured his locating a rare bush Bali H’ai on the property of the late Gardenette Flora McLendon Nelson in Ponchatoula. The article showed a pictures of Nelson, her husband Jack, and another deceased member Liz Sanderson.
Grimm who has some 5,000 varieties of camellias on his property Camellia Heaven, brought many sample blossoms to demonstrate his power point presentation.
Ellen Pusey served as hostess for the meeting. She was assisted by Sonya Avery and Margaret Hardin. The meeting started with a prayer by chaplain Kathy Bruce. Secretary minutes were presented by Jamie LeBlanc followed by the treasurer’s report by Pusey.
Gardenettes are members of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc., and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Make a Difference Day chairman Carol McGough, reported that a large basket of snacks was brought to the Ponchatoula Police Department to thank them for their service to the community.
Anna Poland, former scholarship chairman, outlined the program and a discussion was made on whether to continue. A committee was formed with president Vicky Fannaly, Poland and funds chairman Dottie Boudreaux to look into whether the club will continue or redirect to a charity.
Avery gave an update on Restoration House, one of the club’s projects to help. Sandra Haro listed the companies who had coupons for education and encouraged everyone to save these for the schools. A program on Cardinals, their habits and the symbolism attached to them was presented by Karen Moran. Pat Walsh explained membership procedures.
Garden of the Month chairman, Marilyn Wright, got approval to purchase stands for a second set of signs. She also stated that the stock of Bosom Buddy bags was full and that there was no need to make any more at this time.
Floral exhibits with a theme of “Giving Thanks “- designer’s choice, using fruit, vegetables, nuts, or seed pods – were brought by Bruce, Poland and Avery. People's Choice winner was Bruce. Horticulture was shown by Poland.
Lovely camellia blossoms from John Grimms collection featuring some 5,000 varieties of plants