Yard of the Month 2021 - 2022
About the Yard of the Month Program - Nominate a Yard
The Bella Vista Garden Club is promoting and rewarding exemplary yard care in Bella Vista and recognizes neighbors who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, which contributes to the overall appearance of the community at large.
All homes and businesses in Bella Vista are eligible. Nominations are for the front and side yards jointly. One yard is chosen each month by members of BVGC who chose the yard that best exemplifies uniqueness, beauty and curb appeal.
Nominate a yard today via email: portillo.jb@gmail.com Or call JB @ 479-268-8325. Please provide the address and the homeowners name if known. All nominations will be in the running for future recognition.
June 2022 - 14 Kalaen Dr.
Congratulations to Jackie & Ray Ramos,14 Kalaen Dr., Bella Vista, AR 72715. They have been selected as the Bella Vista Garden Club Yard of the Month. They were recommended by their appreciative neighbor, Jean Galloway. They moved to Bella Vista about 2 ½ years ago from the Yucatan but have lived in various locations over the years. Jackie is originally from South Africa and Ray from California. They are both retired but in past lives they worked for many years on the Mercy Ships visiting over 68 counties. Jackie is a plant “rescuer” as she loves to take in plants that need love and that are on the bargain racks and bring them back to life. Jackie designs the layout and Ray does the heavy lifting and digging. Jackie especially loves to design pots and hanging baskets.
They have totally transformed the house and the yard both front and back since moving in. One of the best features is the beautiful back yard that was nothing but tall weeds, added fencing and stairs and planted so many pollinator plants and others making it a nature paradise. They even have banana plants. Yes, banana plants can grow in BV!
The Bella Vista Garden Club thanks you, Jackie and Ray, for yet another example of a well-kept yard and helping to keep Bella Vista beautiful year-round!
Posted 06/06/22
October 2021 - 47 Stonehaven Dr.
Congratulations to Tom & Mary Lou Armstrong, who have been selected as the Bella Vista Garden Club Yard of the Month. They were recommended by their appreciative neighbor, Bev Marten. The Armstrongs moved to Bella Vista from Dumas, Texas in 2017. They are both retired but in past lives Tom was a pharmacist and Mary Lou says that a designer hat is what she wears. She loves designing all things, homes, gardens, food, parties, you name it! Lynn designs and plants their beautiful yard and Tom mows and edges and does the heavy lifting. May Lou believes that gardening is therapeutic. “ I plant and God makes it beautiful”, says Mary Lou.
They have totally transformed the yard both front and back since moving in. One of the best features is the beautiful walkway leading to their front door, the center focal point and the shady, winding side yard full of beautiful perennials and annuals.
The Bella Vista Garden Club thanks you, Tom and Mary Lou, for yet another example of a well-kept yard and helping to keep Bella Vista beautiful year-round!
Posted 10/6/21
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September 2021 – 50 ERIBOLL LANE
Congratulations to Jack & Janet Alton, who have been selected as the Bella Vista Garden Club Yard of the Month. Janet was raised in North Little Rock, lived in Arkansas most all of her life, but they lived in Angel Fire, New Mexico for 18 years and at 50 Eriboll Lane for about one and a half years. Jack is a retired Airforce pilot and Janet is a go getter who has managed several non-profits and trade shows throughout her career before retiring. In Angel Fire they were avid hikers, skiers and snowshoe adventurers. Janet is anxious to get involved in Bella Vista, especially in gardening. She is very high energy and creative so is looking for fun. They have totally transformed the yard since moving in. Janet does all the work - designer, installer, waterer and weeder. Many of her plants were gifts from neighbors. They both take great pride in their yard and have a lovely front approach. The Bella Vista Garden Club thanks you, Jack and Janet, for yet another example of a well-kept yard and helping to keep Bella Vista beautiful year-round!
Posted 9/5/21
August 2021 – 4 Tarland Lane
Congratulations to Duane and Lynn Penner, who have been selected as the Bella Vista Garden Club Yard of the Month. They were recommended by their friend, Ruth Richardson.
The Penners moved to Bella Vista from Wichita, Kansas in September 2018. They have family in Northwest Arkansas and fell in love with BV as soon as they saw it. They are both retired but in past lives Lynn was a Realtor and Duane was a Commercial Artist. “Duane is the designer” says, Lynn, “and I’m the laborer.”
Lynn says they were inspired by Gwen Kerr, a fellow local gardener, who is well known for her unique garden design. They both want to be members of the Bella Vista Garden Club.They have totally transformed the yard since moving in. They both take great pride in their yard and have created a very unique front approach. . One of the best features is the beautiful walkway leading to their front door, the center focal point and the shady, winding side yard full of beautiful perennials mixed with some unusual tropical plants.
The Bella Vista Garden Club thanks you, Duane and Lynn, for yet another example of a well-kept yard and helping to keep Bella Vista beautiful year-round!
July 2021 – 6 Swanage Drive
Congratulations to Ron Rogers and his son, Chris, who have been selected as the Bella Vista Garden Club Yard of the Month. Ron has lived in Arkansas most all of his life and at 6 Swanage Dr. for four years. They have totally transformed the yard since moving in. Ron is the designer, installer and weeder while Chris helps with the heavy lifting. They both take great pride in their yard and have a lovely front approach. Ron has always loved plants and Chris says his Dad can make anything grow and flourish! The Bella Vista Garden Club thanks you, Ron and Chris, for yet another example of a well-kept yard and helping to keep Bella Vista beautiful year-round!
Posted 7/1/21