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Saturday, July 28, 2001
Yard of the month
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| Sid and Marie Van Gelder’s back yard features a circular bed with mesquite, hibiscus, petunia and bougainvillea. |
July Yard of the Month
The yard of Sid and Marie Van Gelder at 2237 Baffin Bay Drive in Flour Bluff has been named July Yard of the Month by the Corpus Christi Area Garden Council. The Van
Gelders' backyard deck contains a wide sampling of potted specimens, including Norfolk pine. The
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| The Van Gelders of Flour Bluff like to complement their greenery with whimsical statues. |
Van Gelders are originally from Missouri and have experimented with Texas' tropical climate by planting grapefruit, lemon and mandarin orange trees in their yard.
The Van Gelders will receive a $50 gift certificate and a floral arrangement from Turner's Gardenland. To nominate a yard for next month's award, call Pam Emmons at 814-1855.
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