The Clermont Garden Club has selected The Cosa Nostra, an Italian Deli restaurant located on the corner of Montrose and 8th Street, to be Yard of the Month for May. The sidewalk is awash with flowers, an abundance of color cultivated by the restaurant’s owner, Thielli Lapetina. Hanging baskets of pink and red petunias (Petunia x atkinsianaor Petunia x hybrida) hang from a magnolia tree (Magnoliaceae). Colorful planters can be found on the ground amongst vibrant orange marigolds (Asteraceae) and a collection of red and white geraniums (also known as pelargoniums or storksbills). One geraniums that stands out is a beautiful white and pink variety. Basil (family Lamiaceae) is grown in a raised bed and the herb is used in the restaurant. There are more splendid plants to view.
A lot of thought and care has gone into making this a spectacular little oasis in our beautiful town.
Clermont Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Members meet monthly at the clubhouse, and new members and guests are warmly welcome. The next program year (which runs Sept 2025-May 2026) will be filled with many activities, field trips, workshops and opportunities to expand your gardening knowledge. The clubhouse at 849 West Avenue, Clermont is available for rentals (for church gatherings, scout meetings, showers, birthday parties, etc.). See www.clermontgardenclub.org.
