Garden of the Month
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February 2016
The Garden of the Month Award for February, 2016 has been presented to Betty Webb of 104 Maplewood, located in the Lafayette Broadmoor Subdivision. Blooming in February are purple and yellow pansies, red and pink knock-out roses, pink azaleas and bromelaids. An array of potted plants as well as agapanthus, variegated liriope, yellow Lady Banks climbing rose, gardenia, holly bushes and ferns are all growing under her beautiful 25-30 year old crepe myrtle trees. January 2016 The Garden of the Month award for January 2016 has been given to residence owner Gary Hebert, 123 Woodsboro, Lafayette, LA. This lovely home with curbside appeal is located near Camellia Blvd in the River Ranch neighborhood. Blooming at this time are dwarf snapdragons, golden lysimachia, violas, pansies, fashion azaleas and sasanqua camellias. The garden is also planted with dusty miller, agapanthas, society garlic and mondo grass. May 2015
Mr. and Mrs. James Vidacovich of 201 Grossie received the May Garden of the Month award sponsored by the Lafayette Garden Club. May Vidacovich is shown receiving the award. The landscape contained a large collection of various plants. Japanese Maples, Oriental lilies, penstemon, color guard yucca, Belinda's Dream Rose and antiques roses are a few of the plants in the landscape. April 2015
The Lafayette Garden Club awarded the garden of the month for April to Mr. And Mrs. Ken Stephan whose home is located at 136 Fletcher. Pansies, snapdragons, irises, and geraniums provide color to the garden area. English boxwood, sculptured ligustrum, little gem magnolias, and palms are a few of the greenery added to the landscape design. March 2015 A fountain, statues, and colorful pots add to the 108 Clara Von landscape of Andy Breaux. Indian hawthorne, along with snapdragons, dianthus, and pansies form arrangements in theyard. The entrance to the home contains shi shi camellias, gardenias, foxtail ferns, and petunias.Andy Breaux is shown accepting the award of garden of the month sponsored bythe Lafayette Garden Club. |
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February 2015
Drs. Jeremy and Emily Speeg at 101 Flynn Drive was selected to receive the Lafayette Garden Club's Garden of the Month award for February. Pansies, violas, camellias, and snapdragons provided color to the landscape. Crepe myrtle trees, Indian hawthorne, agapanthus, daylilies and flax grass were some of the plants included in the garden. January 2015
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November 2014
The Lafayette Garden Club has awarded the November 2014 Garden of the Month Award to Marc
and Cindy Wiley at 815 St. Thomas. The cottage home has a colorful abundance of yellow zinnias,
angelonia, mexican sage, various salvias, and vinca. An arbor with climbing roses, crepe
myrtle,nandina, daylilies, and camellias are also some of the plants in the landscape.
The Lafayette Garden Club has awarded the November 2014 Garden of the Month Award to Marc
and Cindy Wiley at 815 St. Thomas. The cottage home has a colorful abundance of yellow zinnias,
angelonia, mexican sage, various salvias, and vinca. An arbor with climbing roses, crepe
myrtle,nandina, daylilies, and camellias are also some of the plants in the landscape.
2014 October
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Fleming at 112 Michael Allen Street was selected to receive the
Lafayette Garden Club's Garden of the month award for Oct. Displayed in the yard are caladiums,
impatiens, and mandevilla. A variety of ferns are scattered throughout the yard. Wall baskets filled
with an assortment of plants enhance the landscape. Mrs. Fleming is shown in the picture.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Fleming at 112 Michael Allen Street was selected to receive the
Lafayette Garden Club's Garden of the month award for Oct. Displayed in the yard are caladiums,
impatiens, and mandevilla. A variety of ferns are scattered throughout the yard. Wall baskets filled
with an assortment of plants enhance the landscape. Mrs. Fleming is shown in the picture.
2014 September
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Milam at 805 West Bayou Parkway is the recipient of the Lafayette
Garden Club Award forthe month of September. The English landscape consist of sculptured
topiaries, yaupon, boxwood hedges along with Japanese plum, golden duranta, and Italian cypress
trees. Colorful portulaca, azaleas, and red pentas in addition to terra cotta pots filled with cordyline
ruby, esperanza, lantana and begonia also adorn the landscape. Mrs. Milam and her dog Bella are shown in the picture.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Milam at 805 West Bayou Parkway is the recipient of the Lafayette
Garden Club Award forthe month of September. The English landscape consist of sculptured
topiaries, yaupon, boxwood hedges along with Japanese plum, golden duranta, and Italian cypress
trees. Colorful portulaca, azaleas, and red pentas in addition to terra cotta pots filled with cordyline
ruby, esperanza, lantana and begonia also adorn the landscape. Mrs. Milam and her dog Bella are shown in the picture.
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2014 August
The cottage home located at 133 South Magnolia has been selected as the August 2014 Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. Creative yard art and pottery are intermingled within the landscape. The garden boast an array of color. A crepe myrtle stands proudly with zinnias, phlox lantana, gaura,caladiums, mandevilla and a host of varied plants to complement the colorful garden. Pam Ratliff and Steve Brown are shown accepting the award. |
2014 July
The Fernwood home of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Lunn was selected as the July 2014 Garden of the
Month by theLafayette Garden Club. Bougainvillea surrounded by dwarf bottlebrush; knockout roses,
melampodium, zinnia 'profusion,' calademiums, and foxtail ferns surround the front of the home. A
beautiful crepe myrtle and Japanese magnolia grace the outer edge of the landscape.
The Fernwood home of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Lunn was selected as the July 2014 Garden of the
Month by theLafayette Garden Club. Bougainvillea surrounded by dwarf bottlebrush; knockout roses,
melampodium, zinnia 'profusion,' calademiums, and foxtail ferns surround the front of the home. A
beautiful crepe myrtle and Japanese magnolia grace the outer edge of the landscape.
2014 June
The beautiful garden of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ratliff at 302 Genevieve Street was selected as the
June Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. Mr. and Mrs. Ratliff do all the landscaping
themselves. The garden includes a variety of plants. Carefree roses, hibiscus, blue sage, summer
poinsettias, ferns, and gaura are just a few of the plants in the landscape.
The beautiful garden of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ratliff at 302 Genevieve Street was selected as the
June Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. Mr. and Mrs. Ratliff do all the landscaping
themselves. The garden includes a variety of plants. Carefree roses, hibiscus, blue sage, summer
poinsettias, ferns, and gaura are just a few of the plants in the landscape.
2014 May
The home of Robert and Kim Minyard located at 200 Steiner Road was selected as the
May 2014 Lafayette Garden Club yard of the month. The Minyard landscape was filled
with annual and perennials as well as decorative ornament and vases. Some of the plants
in the yard included umbrella grass, knockout roses, boxwood, pansies,
verbenas, petunias, and marigolds.
The home of Robert and Kim Minyard located at 200 Steiner Road was selected as the
May 2014 Lafayette Garden Club yard of the month. The Minyard landscape was filled
with annual and perennials as well as decorative ornament and vases. Some of the plants
in the yard included umbrella grass, knockout roses, boxwood, pansies,
verbenas, petunias, and marigolds.
2014 April
The home of Mr, and Mrs. Wes Castille of 421 Marguerite Street has been selected as the
April 2014 Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. Denise Castille and her son
Raymond Martin are accepting the award. The garden is filled with colorful snapdragons,
petunias azaleas, and blue phlox. Crepe myrtle, nandina, boxwood, camellias, palm trees,
a large magnolia, and various other plants are in the landscape.
The home of Mr, and Mrs. Wes Castille of 421 Marguerite Street has been selected as the
April 2014 Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. Denise Castille and her son
Raymond Martin are accepting the award. The garden is filled with colorful snapdragons,
petunias azaleas, and blue phlox. Crepe myrtle, nandina, boxwood, camellias, palm trees,
a large magnolia, and various other plants are in the landscape.
2014 March
The home of Mr. an Mrs. Owen Risher has been chosen by the Lafayette Garden Club as
the March 2014 Garden of the Month. Located at 105 Gerriewood Lane, the gardens are
filled with crepe myrtles, hollies, liriope, agapanthus, azaleas, boxwood and camellias.
Various statues are placed in the flowers beds enhancing the landscape.
The home of Mr. an Mrs. Owen Risher has been chosen by the Lafayette Garden Club as
the March 2014 Garden of the Month. Located at 105 Gerriewood Lane, the gardens are
filled with crepe myrtles, hollies, liriope, agapanthus, azaleas, boxwood and camellias.
Various statues are placed in the flowers beds enhancing the landscape.
2014 February
Lisa and James Alexander are the February 2014 winners for the Lafayette Garden of the month.
Formal topiaries of blue juniper flank the entrance to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander.
The garden also includes dwarf Buford hollies, large cedar trees and knock-out roses.
Decorative pottery accent the landscape.
Lisa and James Alexander are the February 2014 winners for the Lafayette Garden of the month.
Formal topiaries of blue juniper flank the entrance to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander.
The garden also includes dwarf Buford hollies, large cedar trees and knock-out roses.
Decorative pottery accent the landscape.
2014 January
The home of Paul and Marla David has been chosen by the Lafayette Garden Club as
the January Garden of the month. Located at 204 Kings Road, the landscape is filled with
fox tail ferns, snapdragons, bottlebrush shrubs, variegated ginger, and a variety of other plants.
Poinsettias and colorful Christmas Decorations adorn the front porch.
The home of Paul and Marla David has been chosen by the Lafayette Garden Club as
the January Garden of the month. Located at 204 Kings Road, the landscape is filled with
fox tail ferns, snapdragons, bottlebrush shrubs, variegated ginger, and a variety of other plants.
Poinsettias and colorful Christmas Decorations adorn the front porch.
2013 December
Mrs. Karen Keller's love for gardening is displayed in her garden. Her flower beds i
nclude snapdragons, ornamental cabbage, pansies, dianthus, plumbago, Chinese fringe,
knockout roses, lily of the nile, dwarf azaleas, crotons, cyclamen, camellias, shrimp plants,
ginger plants salvia, holly fern and Indian hawthorn. Mrs. Keller, whose home is at 412
Chateau Place, is the Lafayette Garden Club of the Month December winner.
Mrs. Karen Keller's love for gardening is displayed in her garden. Her flower beds i
nclude snapdragons, ornamental cabbage, pansies, dianthus, plumbago, Chinese fringe,
knockout roses, lily of the nile, dwarf azaleas, crotons, cyclamen, camellias, shrimp plants,
ginger plants salvia, holly fern and Indian hawthorn. Mrs. Keller, whose home is at 412
Chateau Place, is the Lafayette Garden Club of the Month December winner.
2013 November
The home of Sylvia Fontenot located at 300 Karen Drive received the
November Garden of the Month sponsored by the Lafayette Garden Club. The
landscape was dressed for fall with yellow chrysanthemums,
pumpkins, ornamental cabbages, and crotons. Also included in the landscape were
Little Gem Magnolias, Foxtail Fern, Flax Lilies, Sassanqua Camellias,
Agapanthus, and Periwinkles.
The home of Sylvia Fontenot located at 300 Karen Drive received the
November Garden of the Month sponsored by the Lafayette Garden Club. The
landscape was dressed for fall with yellow chrysanthemums,
pumpkins, ornamental cabbages, and crotons. Also included in the landscape were
Little Gem Magnolias, Foxtail Fern, Flax Lilies, Sassanqua Camellias,
Agapanthus, and Periwinkles.
2013 October
The quaint, craftsman style home of Teddy and Patty Broussard located at
206 Founders Street in Olde Towne At Mill Creek has been selected as the
October 2013 Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. A noble
Japanese maple provides inviting shade for the wrap-around porch. The
flower beds consist of lantana, bottle brush, camellias, hibiscus and begonias.
A flagstone path leads to a New Orleans style courtyard with various potted ferns, impatiens, a welcoming statue of
St. Francis, an old park bench and lovely stone water feature in a peaceful setting.
The quaint, craftsman style home of Teddy and Patty Broussard located at
206 Founders Street in Olde Towne At Mill Creek has been selected as the
October 2013 Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. A noble
Japanese maple provides inviting shade for the wrap-around porch. The
flower beds consist of lantana, bottle brush, camellias, hibiscus and begonias.
A flagstone path leads to a New Orleans style courtyard with various potted ferns, impatiens, a welcoming statue of
St. Francis, an old park bench and lovely stone water feature in a peaceful setting.
2013 September
The Lafayette Garden Club presented the Garden of the Month award to Mr. Richard Prevost at 100
Vital Street. The lovely home has two sweet olive trees on each side of the walkway. An assortment of
various flowers and plants fill the flower beds. The beds consist of English boxwood, caladiums,
gaura, sunpatiens, zinnas, camellias, azlaleas, roses, and agapanthus.
The Lafayette Garden Club presented the Garden of the Month award to Mr. Richard Prevost at 100
Vital Street. The lovely home has two sweet olive trees on each side of the walkway. An assortment of
various flowers and plants fill the flower beds. The beds consist of English boxwood, caladiums,
gaura, sunpatiens, zinnas, camellias, azlaleas, roses, and agapanthus.
2013 August
A garden girl with various sizes of decorated pottery are additions to the garden of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Cormier, 310 Foreman Drive. The Cormiers are recipients of the Lafayette Garden Club's
Garden of the Month Award for August. The landscape includes a collection
of ferns and ground covers, as well as blooming nandina, marigolds,
caladiums, angelonia phlox, penta, rudbeckia and coneflowers.
A garden girl with various sizes of decorated pottery are additions to the garden of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Cormier, 310 Foreman Drive. The Cormiers are recipients of the Lafayette Garden Club's
Garden of the Month Award for August. The landscape includes a collection
of ferns and ground covers, as well as blooming nandina, marigolds,
caladiums, angelonia phlox, penta, rudbeckia and coneflowers.
2013 July
The lush tropical garden of Judy and Randy Paul was chosen as the Garden of the
Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. The garden is filled with Southern and Fuscata
Magnolias, Live Oak, River Birch, Cypress, andPalms trees. Elephant ears, Hosta,
ligustrum, nandina, holly shrubs,lantana, oleanders, Camillas, azaleas, giant salvia,
and crotons are just a few of the plantings for this paradise. Statuaries, urns, and
benches are scattered through out the garden for added focal interes Their home is
located at 103 Chartwell Lane.
The lush tropical garden of Judy and Randy Paul was chosen as the Garden of the
Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. The garden is filled with Southern and Fuscata
Magnolias, Live Oak, River Birch, Cypress, andPalms trees. Elephant ears, Hosta,
ligustrum, nandina, holly shrubs,lantana, oleanders, Camillas, azaleas, giant salvia,
and crotons are just a few of the plantings for this paradise. Statuaries, urns, and
benches are scattered through out the garden for added focal interes Their home is
located at 103 Chartwell Lane.
2013 June
Ms. Alice Harmon spends much of her time tending to her garden and it shows.
Her flower beds are filled with roses, azalea, petunias, zinnias,
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antana, pansies, sweet peas marigolds, angel wing begonia, verbena,
salvia, penta, nandina, dusty miller, coreopsis, caladium, day lilies and
hibiscus. Ms Harmon, whose home is at 242 Oklahoma St., is the Lafayette
Garden Club Garden of the Month June winner.
Ms. Alice Harmon spends much of her time tending to her garden and it shows.
Her flower beds are filled with roses, azalea, petunias, zinnias,
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antana, pansies, sweet peas marigolds, angel wing begonia, verbena,
salvia, penta, nandina, dusty miller, coreopsis, caladium, day lilies and
hibiscus. Ms Harmon, whose home is at 242 Oklahoma St., is the Lafayette
Garden Club Garden of the Month June winner.
2013 May
The very colorful garden of the Bailey home, located at 210 Saddlewood Corner,
is filled with Indian Hawthorne, pampas grass, crepe myrtles, knock out roses,
azaleas, camellias, hibiscus, ferns, pansies, snap dragons, dianthus.
A sugar kettle filled with agapanthus and caladiums adds a focal interest.
2013 April
An colorful abundance of petunias, pansies and dianthus will greet
you at the home of Angie Schexnailder of 105 Martele, the
Lafayette Garden Club's Garden of the Month winner. The garden
also includes ginger, assorted ferns, nandina, dwarf azaleas, holly,
palms and crepe myrtle and river burch trees.
An colorful abundance of petunias, pansies and dianthus will greet
you at the home of Angie Schexnailder of 105 Martele, the
Lafayette Garden Club's Garden of the Month winner. The garden
also includes ginger, assorted ferns, nandina, dwarf azaleas, holly,
palms and crepe myrtle and river burch trees.
2013 March
Formal topiaries and colorful snapdragons flank the entrance to the home of
Christy Poirier at 120 Queensberry, the Lafayette Garden Club Garden of the
Month winner for March. Ms. Poirier's garden also contains Palms, Holly
trees, Magnolias, Indian Hawthorne, Camillas, roses and agapanthus.
Formal topiaries and colorful snapdragons flank the entrance to the home of
Christy Poirier at 120 Queensberry, the Lafayette Garden Club Garden of the
Month winner for March. Ms. Poirier's garden also contains Palms, Holly
trees, Magnolias, Indian Hawthorne, Camillas, roses and agapanthus.
2013 February
Blooming pansies, snap dragons, knock out roses, bottle brush and Camillas
add color to the landscaping of Karen and Ken Schexnayer's home located
at 611 River Oak Circle. Other plantings included magnolia, arborvitae and
crepe myrtle trees, azaleas, oleander, agapanthus, and hibiscus. The
Schexnayer's were the February 2013 Lafayette Garden Club winners for the
Garden of the Month.
Blooming pansies, snap dragons, knock out roses, bottle brush and Camillas
add color to the landscaping of Karen and Ken Schexnayer's home located
at 611 River Oak Circle. Other plantings included magnolia, arborvitae and
crepe myrtle trees, azaleas, oleander, agapanthus, and hibiscus. The
Schexnayer's were the February 2013 Lafayette Garden Club winners for the
Garden of the Month.
2012 December
The home of Gus & Neva Castrillo located at 913 St. Joseph Street
has been selected as the December 2012 Garden of the Month by the
Lafayette Garden Club. The garden contains Japanese maple, Japanese
magnolia and holly trees, mondo grasses, mums, ferns, hosta, iris,
philodendron, camellias, agapanthus, ginger, loropetalum, and
geraniums. Benches, a side deck and a decorative fence are added to the
garden for aesthetic interest.
The home of Gus & Neva Castrillo located at 913 St. Joseph Street
has been selected as the December 2012 Garden of the Month by the
Lafayette Garden Club. The garden contains Japanese maple, Japanese
magnolia and holly trees, mondo grasses, mums, ferns, hosta, iris,
philodendron, camellias, agapanthus, ginger, loropetalum, and
geraniums. Benches, a side deck and a decorative fence are added to the
garden for aesthetic interest.
2012 November
The English Cottage style garden of Ms. Robin Thibodeaux at 134
Evangeline Drive has been selected as the November, 2012 Garden
of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. Mondo grass borders
a garden filled with shrimp plants, roses, Persian Shield, begonias,
ginger, Joe Pie Weed, Mexican petunias, false indigo, azaleas,
liriope, mandevilla and assorted ferns. Ornamental kales, cabbages,
pansies, and colorful mums are added for a touch of fall.
The English Cottage style garden of Ms. Robin Thibodeaux at 134
Evangeline Drive has been selected as the November, 2012 Garden
of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. Mondo grass borders
a garden filled with shrimp plants, roses, Persian Shield, begonias,
ginger, Joe Pie Weed, Mexican petunias, false indigo, azaleas,
liriope, mandevilla and assorted ferns. Ornamental kales, cabbages,
pansies, and colorful mums are added for a touch of fall.
2012 October
The tropical garden located at 320 Brookside has been chosen as
the October 2012 Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club.
The garden is filled with a numerous assortment of palms, cacti,
bromeliads, gingers, ivy, citrus trees, aspidistra, century plants, Mexican
agave, holly, sedums, banana trees, nandinas, camellias, and a 50 year
old Japanese Magnolia. Tucked among the plantings are statues,
fountains and objects of art.
The tropical garden located at 320 Brookside has been chosen as
the October 2012 Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club.
The garden is filled with a numerous assortment of palms, cacti,
bromeliads, gingers, ivy, citrus trees, aspidistra, century plants, Mexican
agave, holly, sedums, banana trees, nandinas, camellias, and a 50 year
old Japanese Magnolia. Tucked among the plantings are statues,
fountains and objects of art.
2012 September
The home of Frank and Rhonda Stagno at 400 Montrose has been selected as the
September Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. The lush landscaping
includes oak , banana and crepe myrtle trees, azaleas, camellias, mandevilla, hydrangea,
caladium, gingers, agapanthus, sweet potato vines, assorted ferns and coleus. Fountains, d
ecorative pots, and statuary can be seen throughout the garden.
The home of Frank and Rhonda Stagno at 400 Montrose has been selected as the
September Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. The lush landscaping
includes oak , banana and crepe myrtle trees, azaleas, camellias, mandevilla, hydrangea,
caladium, gingers, agapanthus, sweet potato vines, assorted ferns and coleus. Fountains, d
ecorative pots, and statuary can be seen throughout the garden.
2012 August
The colorful garden of Ed and Judie Gates at 204 Touraine Circle is the winner of the August 2012
Lafayette Garden Club Garden of the Month Award. The garden contains Crepe myrtles, tea olive
and Cacha trees. Many plantings of oleander, ligustrum, caladium, azalea, loropetalum, roses
marigolds, zinnias, pentas, Mexican petunias and hibiscus that bloom up to 10 inches across fill out
their garden.
The colorful garden of Ed and Judie Gates at 204 Touraine Circle is the winner of the August 2012
Lafayette Garden Club Garden of the Month Award. The garden contains Crepe myrtles, tea olive
and Cacha trees. Many plantings of oleander, ligustrum, caladium, azalea, loropetalum, roses
marigolds, zinnias, pentas, Mexican petunias and hibiscus that bloom up to 10 inches across fill out
their garden.
July 2012
"Sleepy Hollow", a Live Oak registered with the National Live Oak Society, is the centered feature for
the home of Kelly & Libbie Harrison at 307 Tolson that Lafayette Garden Club has chosen for the
July 2012 Garden of the Month Award. Surrounding the tree are caladeiums and begonias. The
garden also includes cannas, daylilies, Loropetlum, lily of the nile, hibiscus, and palms.
"Sleepy Hollow", a Live Oak registered with the National Live Oak Society, is the centered feature for
the home of Kelly & Libbie Harrison at 307 Tolson that Lafayette Garden Club has chosen for the
July 2012 Garden of the Month Award. Surrounding the tree are caladeiums and begonias. The
garden also includes cannas, daylilies, Loropetlum, lily of the nile, hibiscus, and palms.
June 2012
The home of Fritz and Winnie Duhe has been chosen by the Lafayette Garden Club as the June
2012 Garden of the Month. Located at 105 Lakeside Dr., the gardens are filled with crape myrtle,
sago palms, hydrangea, knock out roses, salvia, begonia, caladiums, camellia, ginger, potato vine
and many more plantings.
The home of Fritz and Winnie Duhe has been chosen by the Lafayette Garden Club as the June
2012 Garden of the Month. Located at 105 Lakeside Dr., the gardens are filled with crape myrtle,
sago palms, hydrangea, knock out roses, salvia, begonia, caladiums, camellia, ginger, potato vine
and many more plantings.
May 2012
The home of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Fadaol of 604 River Oaks has been selected as the May 2012 Garden of
the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. Standing in her garden is Ann Fadaol. The garden is filled
with dianthus, gardenias, knock-out-roses, fox tail, magnolias, plumbago, shrimp plants, agapanthus
and crepe myrtles. Other plantings include hydrangeas, lantana, and bird of paradise.
The home of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Fadaol of 604 River Oaks has been selected as the May 2012 Garden of
the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. Standing in her garden is Ann Fadaol. The garden is filled
with dianthus, gardenias, knock-out-roses, fox tail, magnolias, plumbago, shrimp plants, agapanthus
and crepe myrtles. Other plantings include hydrangeas, lantana, and bird of paradise.
April 2012
Standing in her garden at 700 Greenbrier is Mrs. Michelle Crouch, the winner of the Lafayette Garden
Club's Garden of the Month Award for April, 2012. The garden is filled with roses, amaryllis, azaleas,
flax, Camilla, gardenias, gingers, pansies, snap dragons, assorted ferns along with water features,
benches and decorative pots.
Standing in her garden at 700 Greenbrier is Mrs. Michelle Crouch, the winner of the Lafayette Garden
Club's Garden of the Month Award for April, 2012. The garden is filled with roses, amaryllis, azaleas,
flax, Camilla, gardenias, gingers, pansies, snap dragons, assorted ferns along with water features,
benches and decorative pots.
March 2012
The home of Ms Mitzi Dupre at 405 Stonemont has been awarded the March 012 Garden of the
Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. . The garden is filled with colorful snapdragons, pansies,
roses, ginger, sweet olive, various jasmine vines and magnolia trees. Her side garden consist
of kitchen herbs such as rosemary and basil.
December 2011
Home owners Mark Wright and Michael Le Blanc have been awarded the December 2011 Garden of
the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. Located at 2306 St. Mary, the colorful garden consists of
holly and magnolia trees, hydrangeas, camellias, butterfly bushes, bachelor buttons, azaleas,
rosemary, plumbago, night-blooming jasmine and purple spiraea.
November 2011
The Lafayette Garden Club chose the home of Mrs.
Patti Eaton as the winner of the November 2011 Garden of
the Month. The home, located at 301 Anslem Dr. Youngsville,
has many trees to include vitex, maples, magnolias and coral bark trees.
Mrs. Eaton's garden is filled with roses, daylilies, impatients,
begonias, Pentas, ferns, azaleas , camellias, plumbago, and
hydrangeas. The garden also has statues of animals and birdhouses.
The Lafayette Garden Club chose the home of Mrs.
Patti Eaton as the winner of the November 2011 Garden of
the Month. The home, located at 301 Anslem Dr. Youngsville,
has many trees to include vitex, maples, magnolias and coral bark trees.
Mrs. Eaton's garden is filled with roses, daylilies, impatients,
begonias, Pentas, ferns, azaleas , camellias, plumbago, and
hydrangeas. The garden also has statues of animals and birdhouses.
September 2011
Standing in her garden, is Mrs. Paulette King whose home was
chosen by the Lafayette Garden Club as the Garden of the Month for
September, 2011. The garden contains Savannah Holly Trees,
Japanese maple, crepe myrtles, azaleas, hibiscus, hydrangeas, iris',
amellias, day lilys, vincas , bougainvillea, and nandina along with
statues, fountains, and a sun dial.
August 2011
The home of Mrs. Carol Keasler and the late Dr. Stephen
Keasler has been awarded the August 2011 Garden of the
Month by the Lafayette Garden Club.The garden is filled with
oaks, crepe myrtles, azalea, caladium, hosta, coleus, hydrangea,
roses, encore azalea, ferns, sweet potato vine, and features
fountains and statuary.
The home of Mrs. Carol Keasler and the late Dr. Stephen
Keasler has been awarded the August 2011 Garden of the
Month by the Lafayette Garden Club.The garden is filled with
oaks, crepe myrtles, azalea, caladium, hosta, coleus, hydrangea,
roses, encore azalea, ferns, sweet potato vine, and features
fountains and statuary.
July 2011
The home of David & Sheri Elter has een selected as the July
2011 Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. A live
oak tree is in the center of the yard surrounded by impatiences,
hydrangeas, hosta and hanging lanterns. There is also a water
feature, iris, plumbago, Lily of the Nile, crepe myrtle, snowflake
shrub and many more plantings.
The home of David & Sheri Elter has een selected as the July
2011 Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club. A live
oak tree is in the center of the yard surrounded by impatiences,
hydrangeas, hosta and hanging lanterns. There is also a water
feature, iris, plumbago, Lily of the Nile, crepe myrtle, snowflake
shrub and many more plantings.
May 2011
The home of Mrs. Robert Earle Billeaud has been awarded the
May 2011 Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club.
The garden is filled with crepe myrtle, petunias, dusty miller,
impatiens, ginger, geraniums, Mandevilla, caladiums, daisy,
zinnias, vinca, lily of the Nile, azaleas, delphinium, lantanas,
liriope flax fox tail fern salvia, palms wood fern and holly. Pictured
with Mrs. Billeaud is her daughter Mrs. Lorraine Broussard.
The home of Mrs. Robert Earle Billeaud has been awarded the
May 2011 Garden of the Month by the Lafayette Garden Club.
The garden is filled with crepe myrtle, petunias, dusty miller,
impatiens, ginger, geraniums, Mandevilla, caladiums, daisy,
zinnias, vinca, lily of the Nile, azaleas, delphinium, lantanas,
liriope flax fox tail fern salvia, palms wood fern and holly. Pictured
with Mrs. Billeaud is her daughter Mrs. Lorraine Broussard.
April 2011
The Lafayette Garden Club has awarded the April 2011 Garden
of the Month to Jay and Laurie Bivins .The garden is filled with
red amaryllis, Knockout Roses, hibiscus, New Guinea Impatiens,
loropetlum, crepe myrtle, magnolia and Japanese magnolia
trees. Pictured is Mrs. Bivins with their daughter Shelby.
The Lafayette Garden Club has awarded the April 2011 Garden
of the Month to Jay and Laurie Bivins .The garden is filled with
red amaryllis, Knockout Roses, hibiscus, New Guinea Impatiens,
loropetlum, crepe myrtle, magnolia and Japanese magnolia
trees. Pictured is Mrs. Bivins with their daughter Shelby.