Dear Covington Garden Club Members,

“The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.” Kakuzo Okakura from The Book of Tea.

Rising costs have necessitated a change of venue from meeting at the Christ Episcopal Parish House. For the first time in fifty plus years we will now be meeting at the Covington Firehouse Event Center. The decision was purely a financial one. We feel secure knowing that we will continue our community service in the form of offering scholarships to a St. Tammany resident, upkeep of the Healing Garden, Blue Star Marker, Triangle Park and the many other activities and projects in which Covington Garden Club is involved.

As a result of meeting in a new location, our programs will be simplified while continuing to present engaging speakers. We are excited to present hydrangea maintenance and care, how to make your own parade flowers as decorations for your porch or patio, learn how to make tablescapes from our very own member, Janice Bullock. We round the season with our Christmas Tea hosted by Peggy Richards and the December hostess committee. In addition to an Arbor Day celebration at our January meeting, this month will also be our Luncheon and Style Show which is always a hit and our biggest fundraiser for awarding scholarships. Jim Campbell will educate us on best practices for camellias. Our annual Flower Show and Plant Exchange will complete the year.

I have greatly enjoyed being your president and look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones. Consider bringing your talents as a board member next year. We are always looking for new ideas. 

Snoann Willett
CGC President 2023-2025