Category Archives: _Magnolia Chronicle Content
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
Killing Weeds with Paper: Nov/Dec 2022
In 1998 I read Pat Lanza’s new book Lasagna Gardening: A New Layering System for Bountiful Gardens: No Digging, No Tilling, No Weeding, No Kidding! I went crazy for it and immediately started practicing her methods. It really works. Try … Continue reading