Lafayette Garden Club

If you want to grow watermelon this summer, the AgCenter’s watermelon guide has information on site selection, varieties and pest prevention.

Read it here: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/bneely/articles/page1542398397147

It's not too late to grow tomatoes as long as you select a "heat set" variety. These cultivars have been bred to set fruit during high nighttime temperatures. If managed correctly, heat-set tomatoes can produce fruit through October. Preferred varieties include Florida 91, Solar set, Sun Master, Phoenix and others.

Virginia creeper is a landscape w**d commonly mistaken for poison ivy. It frequently climbs trees, shrubs and structures and is very difficult to control once established.

Learn more about identification and treatment options for Virginia creeper here: https://tinyurl.com/wwnk44ac

LGC held its annual May Social at the beautiful home and garden of member, Mary Beyt. The Women of the Year was awarded to Noreen Bienvenu, the Member of the Year to Debbie Kremheller, and special recognition was given to Denise Lanclos for all that she did for LGC this year. Congratulations to the award winners for their outstanding work for the club. Members provide sweet and savoy foods for lunch. It is always a treat to try the many different dishes. President Becky Lege recapped the works of the club this past year. Pictures of members and/or their spouses who passed away this year were displayed on the memorial table. All toured Mary's amazing garden. It is truly a showcase.