Category Archives: _Magnolia Chronicles
Thomas Jefferson- Plant Smuggler!
Thomas Jefferson- Plant Smuggler!By: Mary Russell- Evans In 1994 we camped our way up the Blue Ridge Parkway to Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. Having long been a fan of America’s supreme plant nerd, as well as his fellow … Continue reading
President’s Message: January, 2023
2023…it happens so fast these days, doesn’t it! By the time you read this, the new MG board will have already had an orientation meeting, and we may have already had our first general meeting of the year. Sara Jordan, … Continue reading
Magnolia Chronicle on armgs.org
Introduction: Beginning in 2023 the Magnolia Chronicle Newsletter will be published on the PCMG website, armgs.org. Shown herein is a website version of the November/December Magnolia Chronicle. Each of the articles may be reached by clicking their link in the table of … Continue reading
President’s Report: December, 2022
As a gardener I look forward to the winter months for rest, by now I am tired of grass mowing. It is a time to take stock of what did and did not work in my yard, leaf through gardening … Continue reading
Book Review: December 2022
Wild Interiors: Beautiful Plants in Beautiful SpacesAuthor: Hilton CarterBook Reviewer: Debra Redding
GARDENING CHECKLIST: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
GARDENING CHECKLIST FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBERBy Carol Randle
Note From The Editor, Susan Rose
I have truly enjoyed the last 5 to 6 years editing the Magnolia Chronicle for the PCMG. This has been a rewarding and educational opportunity for me. It has been great meeting many master gardeners over the years and working … Continue reading
Interview with Dana Downs: Nov/Dec 2022
Interview with Dana Downs, September 2022 By Jane Gulley I had the opportunity to interview Dana Downs this month. Dana has had an interesting life. She grew up in Connecticut and joined the military where she served in the medical … Continue reading
Interview with Janet Carson: Nov/Dec 2022
Interview with Janet Carson By Jane Gulley Sally Garrison, our first PCMG President, said: “Janet built a wonderful organization from a mustard seed”. We all know the parable of the mustard seed. Humble beginnings and faith can flourish into full-fledged … Continue reading
Interview with Bernice Ufford: Nov/Dec 2022
Interview with Bernice Ufford By Jane Gulley We have a special treat for this interview. One of our members, Bernice Ufford, came to our group from many miles away – New Zealand! Bernice moved to the United States in 1982, … Continue reading