Ocean Drive Garden Club holds biennial ‘tablescape’ show

The Ocean Generate Garden Club held its biennial “tablescape” show at the Art Center of Corpus Christi Tuesday and Wednesday with 20 tables influenced by South Texas landmarks and holidays.

The club, an business devoted to sharing the knowledge of gardening and creative use of vegetation, has been giving back to the Corpus Christi local community since its establishment 70 decades in the past. When the Mount Carmel Property for the Aged broke floor in 1952, the ladies of the back garden club volunteered their time to do the landscaping for the making.

Today, members of the charity team go on their philanthropy by donating to the South Texas Botanical Gardens, the Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education and learning Heart and Ray Higher University to market togetherness by means of horticulture.

Genny Hatton, president of the firm, stated the “Dining from Brush to Bay” display showcases all matters Corpus Christi and unique functions in our life.

The clearly show has been postponed since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, co-clearly show chairperson Claire Boren reported.

“Each and every member drew for a table and then it was up to them to interpret that into a layout of their option,” Boren claimed. “Themes incorporated Easter, Bonfire Evening, Tea Occasion, Cinco de Mayo and the Lexington.”

Awards ended up announced Tuesday. Carol Thaxton put initially, Martha Kiel 2nd, Suzanne Lewis 3rd, Genny Hatton fourth, and Becky Keenan and Michelle Locke received honorable mentions.

Hatton claimed all 6 ladies obtained ribbons, a pat on the again and bragging legal rights.

“We’re tremendous aggressive in this club,” Hatton reported. “I believe bragging legal rights by yourself are the fantastic reward.”

Member Kathleen Horne’s theme was Xmas. She said all users experienced 3 several years to strategy their structure, but the extensive organizing made her second-guess herself a good deal.

“All Christmas foliage was out of period, so it was tricky to appear up with a design and style,” Horne explained. “Also, we just received rid of crimson and green and I did not want to throw that in people’s faces. It might not glance like a standard Christmas, but it is really Xmas in Corpus.”