Ginkgo biloba shows colorful leaves
--LSU AgCenter photo
Many plants seem to save up all summer for the spectacular display of flowers, fruit and foliage showing up in our gardens now.
American beautyberry produces berries in fall and is a great native shrub for attracting birds to the landscape.
--Allen Owings Photo
HAMMOND — American beautyberry is a great Louisiana native shrub that deserves increased use.
Hostesses for the Bayou Vista Garden Club September meeting were, front row from left, Kim Alcina, Ann Breaux, Mary Myers, Jeannie Lawrence, Verdie Laws and Janice Verret. Back from left are Dawn Thomason, Jo Ann Ryan, Donna Bucci, Jean Chauvin and Nancy Marcel.
--Submitted photos
“Water, More Precious Than Gold” was the topic of the September program presented by Bayou Vista Garden Club Vice President Jo Ann Ryan.
--Submitted photo
Bayou Vista Garden Club members attended the Louisiana Garden Club Federation District 3 President’s meeting May 28 at Cafe Jo Jo’s in Morgan City.
How can you get the most yield from a garden where space is limited, and water is, too?
Plant smart, and pay attention to the soil.