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PlantFest Will Be The First Event At The Horse Farm

Debbie Ray — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 09:58:16 +0000

The Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners annual fall plant sale is expanding this year. The bigger and better event will be called PlantFest and it will be the first event to be held at the Hor

National Red Rose Day [VIDEO]

CJ — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 03:36:53 +0000

June 12th is National Red Rose Day. The red rose is America's favorite flower and signifies love. As roses bloom across the Nation, it's a fitting reminder that June is the most popular month for weddings. Roses will bloom from June till the first frost.

Orchid Society Show Brings Back Memories of My Wedding

Debbie Ray — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:01:53 +0000

For my wedding bouquet, I wanted gardenias, but the florist talked me out of it. She said they wouldn’t hold up and that orchids would be a better choice. I agreed and they held up beautifully in my bouquet and in my hair. It was a great day. I guess that’s why I still love [...]

Lafayette Wins Cleanest City Title for 2012

Debbie Ray — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:58:37 +0000

Another award for our city! The Louisiana Garden Club Federation has awarded Lafayette the Cleanest City title for 2012. Cities are grouped according to size, and this year Lafayette beat out Baton Rouge in its category to win the Cleanest City. The award is bestowed by judges of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation (LGCF) and [...]

Hibiscus Show Pays Tribute to Acadiana Military

Debbie Ray — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:52:08 +0000

Do you know when to fertilize a potted hibiscus? Do you know how much to water it? Whether you have a green thumb or not, the Acadiana Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society invites everyone to their annual show and sale on May 20, 2012 at the Cathedral Carmel School Gym. They also encourage all military personnel (active or inactive) to come to the show with their military ID and receive a free plant as a way to say thank you for their service.

Win Lunch From Copeland's & Flowers From Les Amis Flowerland!

Steve Wiley — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:51:25 +0000

The KTDY Office Lunch makes its return Thursday! You could win a $100.00 Gift Card from Copeland’s , and a bouquet of flowers from Les Amis Flowerland! The flowers will be delivered to your office! Send your entry to steve@999ktdy.com and join Steve Wiley for the ‘All Request Lunch’ on Thursday. If Steve calls [...]

Win Roses on Valentine's Day

Debbie Ray — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:49:59 +0000

This Valentine’s Day, 99.9 KTDY and Flowers by Rodney want to make you and your loved ones feel special with a beautiful bouquet of roses. On Valentine's Day, listen during the 'No Repeat 9 to 5 Workday' for your chance to won a beautiful bouquet of roses… delivered! Love is in the air and nothing says 'I love you' better than roses. Flowers by Rodney, 4510 Ambassador Caffery P

Debbie Ray Needs Gardening Tips

Debbie Ray — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:03:45 +0000

My camellias and azaleas bloomed back in February and now everything is droopy, brown or dead.My yellow rose bush- the one with the terribly thorny stems that'll eat you alive if you're not extremely careful- has a few buds and one very dead flower. But my Encore rose bush, which is in a pot- and extremely neglected, by the way- is covered in buds and has one bloom already. The potted chrysanthemum that I cut back to n

How Moms Really Feel About Valentine's Day

CJ — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:06:30 +0000

Valentine’s Day Important To Moms Totsy.com surveyed more than 7,500 moms about their expectations, sentiments and attitude on the subject of Valentine’s Day. The survey found that three out of four moms consider Valentine’s Day to be important, while 40% said they plan to celebrate the holiday at home and 23% plan to go out [...]

Thirsty Plant Recovers [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:12:30 +0000

I wish my poinsettia would recover like the plant in this time-lapse video!