Summer fun

Summer fun

IN THE GARDEN: Is Your Boxwood Turning Brown?

Boxwood are one of the more common shrubs used in our landscapes, lending a sense of order and structure to the overall design, especially in formal gardens. They can be clipped into neat hedges, whimsical topiaries, and artful shrubs around the home.

Second Annual Fifth on the Fifth Celebration Seeks Sponsors Volunteers

District 5 Council Member Patty McCarty would like to invite the community to the Second Annual Fifth on the Fifth celebration on Friday, July 5 at the Medal of Honor Complex in Belle Chasse.The Medal of Honor Complex is located in the Fifth District of Plaquemines Parish.

Tonya Becnel Named Special Olympics Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to Tonya Becnel for being named Volunteer of the Year at the Special Olympic State Games in Hammond, Louisiana. On May 17, 2024, she was honored for being a coach and volunteer for 17 years, as well as being a dedicated Special Olympic School Based Program Coordinator.

Hurricane Tips for Pet Owners

June 1 marks the first official day of hurricane season. Although severe weather is expected, we want to make sure we are fully prepared. With that in mind, we want to urge pet owners to create an evacuation plan that includes their pets!

IN THE GARDEN: It's Okra Time

Few summer vegetables thrive more than okra, which has a long history and beloved place in our culinary scene. It’s believed that okra was first cultivated in Ethiopia and brought to the Caribbean and the southern states sometime in the 1600’s with the slave trade.

Second Annual Fifth on the Fifth Celebration Seeks Sponsors and Volunteers

District 5 Council Member Patty McCarty would like to invite the community to the Second Annual Fifth on the Fifth celebration on Friday, July 5 at the Medal of Honor Complex in Belle Chasse.The Medal of Honor Complex is located in the Fifth District of Plaquemines Parish.

BC Garden Club and Elementary School Celebrate Arbor Day

The Belle Chasse Garden Club, along with Belle Chasse Elementary School, celebrated and honored Arbor Day by planting a tree near the flagpole at the school.

IN THE GARDEN: Troubleshooting Hibiscus Problems

We are lucky to be able to grow A wide range of Hibiscus family members in our area.