Monthly Meetings 2026-2027
September 3, 2026"Plant Propagation”
PowerPoint presentation and physical demonstration on how to propagate plants and have them flourish. Presented by Will Afton, a Horticulture Extension Agent and coordinator for the St. Tammany Parish Master Gardener Program with the LSU AgCenter. BUSINESS MEETING: Order of Business Agenda MEMBER SERVICES: Take orders for 2026 Vision of Beauty Calendar and present other NGC offers. HOSTESS COMMITTEE Chair: Snoann Willett Committee: Eileen deHaro, Sharon Haber, Judy Lann, Donna Moran, Betsy Tarkington, Kerry Yeates |
October 1, 2026
“Hammond Research Station”
A multimedia presentation about what exactly the Hammond Research Station does. Presented by Christine Coker, Ph.D, the Research Coordinator for the Hammond Research Station. She is also the State Vegetable Extension Specialist and General Horticulture Extension Agent. BUSINESS MEETING: Order of Business Agenda DESIGN EXHIBIT: Design Type: Parallel Design Presented by Callie Foreman, CGC member HOSTESS COMMITTEE Chair: Dianne Bellas Committee: Janice Bullock, Susan Copping, Kay Erwin, Lydia Langham, Dee Oos, Jan Pesses, Kim Viola |
November 5, 2026“Plants with Purpose”
Slide show presentation on, and exhibit of, plants with useful purpose presented by Garrett Shelton, Interpretive Ranger with Fontainebleau State Park. BUSINESS MEETING: Order of Business Agenda DESIGN EXHIBIT: Design Type: Construction Design Presented by Denise Stine, CGC member HOSTESS COMMITTEE Chair: Dawne Pflughoeft Committee: Diane Brown, Jan Lantrip, Tim Lantrip, Jessica Pellegrin, Sandy Rhodes, Peggy Richards |
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January 7, 2027
“Creating Habitats”
An informative lecture and picture presentation on creating landscapes for both people and nature with an emphasis on native plant material. Presented by Christy Kervin, owner of Colline Design, a well known and respected local landscape architecture firm. BUSINESS MEETING: Order of Business Agenda DESIGN EXHIBIT: Design Type: Reflective Design, Presented by 2026 LGCF Maude Viskell award winner, Clara Marion, CGC member HOSTESS COMMITTEE Chair: Christy Biggers Committee: Anne Cigali, Joan Gagliano, Suzette Hubbell, Gayle Jones, Cleon Randon, Christine Stellingworth, Shirley Walters |
February 4, 2027
“Backyard Birds”
An informative talk and slideshow on how to use bird feeders, the proper bird feed, and how to attract backyard birds. Examples of various bird feeders and bird nesting boxes will be displayed and discussed. Presented by James Pellerin, owner of Backyard Birds and Gardens. BUSINESS MEETING: Order of Business Agenda HOSTESS COMMITTEE Chair: Anne Ernst Committee: Lois Bolton, Jean Claire Cleveland, Barbara Moore, Connie Moore, Brenda Tredente, Patsy Yates |
March 4, 2027
“Show and Tell with Plants”
A show and tell discussion of plants that thrive in south Louisiana, presented by Allen Owings, Ph.D, retired LSU AgCenter horticulture professor. Dr. Owings is the current horticulturist with Bracy’s and Clegg’s nurseries. BUSINESS MEETING: Order of Business Agenda HOSTESS COMMITTEE Chair: Debbie Abbott Committee: Conie Abernathy, Mary Broussard, Susan Carruth, Kathy Clark, Beth Drown, Stephanie Fried, Judy Heard |
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May 6, 2027
“Wind Chimes - Add Music to Your Garden”
A hands-on activity organized and lead by the Covington Garden Club Board. Club members will create their own wind chimes using found and recycled materials provided by the club. BUSINESS MEETING: Order of Business Agenda Installation of Covington Garden Club officers for 2027-2029 PLANT EXCHANGE Chair: Anne Cigali Committee: Jean Claire Cleveland, Kathy Clark, Gayle Jones, Kim Viola, Shirley Walters Exchange plants, cuttings, bulbs, and seeds to share with your fellow members. Please bring a tax-deductible donation for the Northshore Food Bank. HOSTESS COMMITTEE Chair: Patsy Bethea Committee: Barbara Boyce, Donna Brown, Embree Burvant, Tom Cosgriff, Alice Couvillon, Lynn James, Carol Lapari, Cookie Read |