Bromeliad varieties topic of BVGC program

“A Myriad of Bromeliads” was the theme for Bayou Vista Garden Club’s January meeting.
Margo Racca, international master bromeliad judge and National Garden Club master gardening consultant, discussed the variety, culture and grooming of bromeliad for showing. The difference between epiphytes (air plants) and terrestrial species was explained with several exhibits displayed.
A handout was provided to each member on tropical plants which included information on Genus Tillandsia and bromeliad culture.
Each member was given a pineapple plant (Ananas comosus), a species of the bromeliad family. Racca also donated several bromeliad as door prizes.
Kim Alcina, environmental awareness chairman, displayed several creations using repurposed cake pans as planters. The “upcycled” exhibit included a stand made with painted cake pans, and a vase and bundt cake pan planters which were then filled with rosemary and aloe vera.
Hostesses for January were Gloria Roy and Jo Ann Ryan. The floral design, “Winter Hummers Retreat,” was created by Roy. The vase contained Bird of Paradise, canna lilies, lantana and red salvia from Roy’s garden, and yellow mums.
The door prize winner was Suzan Fangue.
Bayou Vista Garden Club’s next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Bayou Vista Community Center. New members are welcome to attend.