Theme: "In Full Bloom: Sharing gardening
talents, skills, and knowledge while growing in friendship."
District
VI
Garden
Club Installs Officers
Following a luncheon at Michael's Restaurant, the new officers of
Magnolia Forest Garden Club were inducted. The installation, which was
conducted by Pat Dalton of the Slidell Garden Club, was inspired by
Mardi Gras. After the officers, also known as "The Crew of Magnolia,
"were inducted and presented, President Johnnie Ruth Rogillio announced
the theme for next year will be "In Full Bloom: Sharing gardening
talents, skills, and knowledge while growing in friendship."
MFGC is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep
South Region of the <http://www.gardenclub.org> National
Garden Clubs, Inc.
Picture: New Magnolia Forest Club officers are (from left)
President Johnnie Ruth Rogillio,
Treasurer Betty Rose (Standing -in for Georgette Frichter),
Parliamentarian Joann Round, 1st Vice President Sandy Solar, 2nd Vice
President Ricki Durrant, Historian Margo Necaise, and Secretary Nancy
Fisher.
submitted by Margo Necaise
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 | "Art & Bloom on the Northshore"
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The
Magnolia Forest Garden Club recently submitted two floral designs to
The Slidell Art League’s exhibit titled “Art & Bloom on the
Northshore” held at Slidell Memorial Hospital Cancer Center.
Each
design interpreted an assigned piece of art created by a local
artist. Members Lynell Braun and Joann Round created a design for
The Front Porch by Linda Ducote and member Judy Leonard created a
design for Royal Verret by Mickey Asche, which received a 3rd
place award.
MFGC is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. |
Home Flower Show
"Southern Hospitality"
March 29, 2012
| Cleaning Pearl’s Garden
Magnolia
Forest Garden Club members, Betty Rose, Lynell Braun, Margo Necaise,
and Jane Freeman recently participated in Slidell’s Spring Citywide
Cleanup at Pearl’s Garden in John Slidell Park. They along with
volunteers from area Starbucks cleared away weeds and replanted beds
with perennials and annuals that included periwinkles, impatiens, and
caladium bulbs.
MFGC is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
From left: Lynell Braun, Betty Rose, Margo Necaise
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April Meeting
The
Magnolia Forest Garden Club recently held its April meeting at the home
of member Betty Rose with the help of co-hostesses Florence Onstad,
Beryl Deris and Jill Courseault. President Johnnie Ruth
Rogillio presided over the business meeting which was followed by a
very informative program titled “Herbal Gardening” presented by Jan
Breaux, owner of Garden Spot Nursery. In addition, member Nancy
O’ Bryan gave a delightful nature report on why birds are important to
the environment.
MFGC is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
from left; co-hostesses Jill Courseault and Florence Onstad, hostess Betty Rose and Beryl Deris co-hostess.
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 | MARCH 2012 MEETING
The
Magnolia Forest Garden Club recently held its March meeting at the home
of member Margo Necaise with the help of co-hostesses Janet Fouert,
Nancy O’Bryan and Mary Jean Herman. President Johnnie Ruth Rogillio
presided over the business meeting which was followed by a program
titled “Horticulture for Flower Shows.” This program presented by
Penny Crawford, a Master Flower Show Judge, was a wonderful
demonstration on selection and conditioning of horticulture
clippings.
Member Billie Carpenter gave a delightful
horticulture report titled, “The Seven Seasons of Gardening in the
South according to Felder Rushing,” which highlighted the many seasons
of southern gardening. Also, Magnolia Forest subdivision in
conjunction with the Garden Club entered the Slidell Beautification
Committee’s Mardi Gras decorating contest and won 1st.
MFGC is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
left front; co-hostesses Mary Jean Herman and Nancy O’Bryan, Back row; Margo Necaise hostess and Janet Fouert co-hostess.
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Recently,
several Magnolia Forest Garden Club members visited Bayou Gardens, a
112 acre facility owned by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, located in
Lacombe. The ladies were treated to a an overview of the garden’s
history, the refurbishment of existing structures for multi-purpose
uses and special event space, the interpretive trails, the habitat
restoration plans for the gardens, and a tour by volunteer Roy
Rogge. The group really enjoyed their visit, especially the many
blooming camellias.
MFGC is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
from
left: Johnnie Ruth Rogillio, Margo Necaise, Mary Jean Herman, and
Beryl Derris standing near one of the many gorgeous blooming camellias.
March articles written/submitted by Margo Necaise |
FEBRUARY 2012 MEETING The
Magnolia Forest Garden Club recently held its February meeting at the
home of member Janet Fouert with the help of co-hostesses Kiyomi Boyer
and Jackie Frey. President Johnnie Ruth Rogillio presided over the
business meeting which was followed by a program titled “Ornamental
Gardening.” This program presented by Debbie Paleo, owner
of Creations Unlimited, gave an overview of ornamental, stamped
and creative staining of concrete, maintaining fountains, and placement
of statuary in gardens. Also, member Nancy O’Bryan did an
informative horticulture report titled, “Plant a Shrub.” MFGC is
a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South
Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Picture captions from left; co-hostess Kiyomi Boyer, hostess Janet Fouert, and co-hostess Jackie Frey. |  |
JANUARY 2012 MEETING
The
Magnolia Forest Garden Club recently held its January meeting at the
home of member Billie Carpenter with the help of co-hostesses Lynell
Braun and Jane Freeman. President Johnnie Ruth Rogillio presided
over the business meeting which was followed by a program titled
“Hummingbird Gardening.” This program presented by Peggy
Gertz, a St. Tammany Parish Master Gardener and a member of Bayou
Liberty Garden Club, gave an overview of her twelve favorite
plants to grow in her garden for hummingbirds. MFGC is a member
of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South Region of
the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
from left; co-hostess Lynell Braun, hostess Billie Carpenter, and co-hostess Jane Freeman.
submitted by Margo Necaise
Arbor Day
The
Magnolia Forest Garden Club recently celebrated Arbor Day by planting a
Camellia sasanqua 'Leslie Ann’ in a garden bed near the Oak Alley
entrance of the neighborhood. The club chose the 'Leslie Ann'
because it is a very attractive shrub that is cold hardy, will tolerate
quite a bit of sun, and is a reliable profuse bloomer. The
flowers, which appear from fall to midwinter, are semi-double white
blossoms with dark rose to magenta edges. A presentation was made
to club members by Pam Anderson and Jane Freeman on the history and
growth of Arbor Day into worldwide observance. MFGC is a
member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South
Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
From left are Mary Jean Herman, Carroll Knowles, Betty Rose, and Johnnie Ruth Rogillio.
Amaryllis Bulbs
Recently,
Magnolia Forest Garden Club members visited the K-Bar-B Youth
Home and presented a small program on how to plant and care for
amaryllis bulbs. The presentation included the residents potting
their own bulb, an art lesson by member Janie Balcer, and
refreshments. MFGC is a member of Louisiana Garden Club
Federation, Inc. and the Deep South Region of the National Garden
Clubs, Inc.
Pictured from left Margo Necaise, Betty Rose, Jane freeman, Johnnie Ruth Rogillio, Lynell Braun, Nancy O’Bryan,
Ricki Durrant, Carol Knowles, Pam Anderson, Carol Hodge, and Janie Balcer.
NOVEMBER 2011 HAPPENINGS
November Meeting
The
Magnolia Forest Garden Club recently held its November meeting at the
home of member Florence Onstad with the help of co-hostesses Joann
Round and Mary Sharon Dixon. First Vice-President Sandy Solar
presided over the business meeting, Billie Carpenter gave an
informative horticulture report “The Lowdown on Your Dirt,” and Nancy
O’Bryan gave an educational nature report on “Trees.” The program
titled “Beekeeping”, which was present by Dr. Andy Leonard who is a
member of the local beekeepers club, was an extremely interesting
presentation about how honey is made, the structure of the hive and
functions of the workers and queen bee. MFGC is a member of
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South Region of the
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Pictured from left are co-hostess Joann Round and Sharon Dixon, First Vice-President Sandy solar and hostess Florence Onstad.
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Scarecrow and Salmon Field Trip
The Magnolia Forest Garden Club
recently participated in the Scarecrow Decorating Contest for Arts
Evening and won first place. Our scarecrow, who was a girl, featured
Spanish moss for hair, small peacock feathers high-lighting her acorn
eyes, a painted magnolia seed for a nose, and ruby-red shoes. The club
also participated in The Slidell Beautification Committee Fall
Decorating Contest for neighborhood entrances and, although we did not
win, we had a lot of fun and the decorations looked great.
Members
also recently visited Camp Salmen Nature Park where the curator, Ben
Taylor, gave an overview of the park’s history and mission, the
interpretive trails, and the habitat restoration plans for the park.
Following the informative and interesting presentation about, members
enjoyed a leisurely lunch at Vera’s Seafood restaurant. MFGC is a
member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South
Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Clockwise from left; Margo Necaise, Sandy Solar, Mary Jean Herman, Florence Onstad, and Joann Round working on the scarecrow. |  |
OCTOBER 2011 HAPPENINGS
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photo #1 (l-r) bottom row; Johnnie Ruth Rogillio, Florence Onstad, Sandy Solar
top row; Judy Cougle, Jill Courseault and Janet Fouert on the steps at
“The Chimney’s Restaurant”
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Neighborhood Yard Sale While
enjoying the wonderful fall weather, the Magnolia Forest Garden Club
participated in the annual Magnolia Forest neighborhood yard sale,
which was very successful. Members donated and sold articles as a
fundraiser for club projects.
photo #2 (l-r) Lynell Braun, Kiyomi Boyer and Margo Necaise working at the yard sale.
Club members also recently journeyed to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for
lunch at “The Chimney’s Restaurant” where everyone enjoyed the company,
the food, and the atmosphere.
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MFGC is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep
South Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. by Margo Necaise
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Louisiana Garden Club Federation
District VI Fall Meeting
Magnolia Forest Garden Club recently attended the Louisiana Garden Club
Federation District VI Fall Meeting which was held in Baton Rouge.
The business meeting also included a wonderful guest speaker, Annie Coco,
a licensed landscape horticulturist and nursery professional. This
very informative and entertaining talk titled “Gardening in Raised Beds
and Containers” explained the many advantages to planting all or part your
garden in raised beds and how, with a little planning, raised beds can
solve many gardening dilemmas.
MFGC is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep South Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Magnolia
Forest Garden Club members who attended the meeting are, from left,
Florence Onstad, Fay Vogt, Sandy Solar and Johnnie Ruth Rogillio.
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The MFGC recently held its October meeting at the home of member Judy Leonard
with the help of co-hostesses Karen Senter , Florence Onstad and Mary Jean
Herman.
President Johnnie Ruth Rogillio presided over the business meeting which
was followed with a program titled, “A Walk in My Garden.” Judy Leonard,
a landscape contractor specializing in gardens to attract birds and butterflies,
gave a tour of her extensive gardens while she identified plants and explained
their contribution to wildlife habitats. After a light lunch,
members enjoyed the club’s annual plant auction/fund raiser. The
plants are donated by members and the auction is a fun way for members
to share their favorite plants and support the club’s community activities.
Pictured from left front are co-hostess Karen Senter and hostess Judy
Leonard; back from left co–hostesses Mary Jean Herman and Florence
Onstad.
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SEPTEMBER 2011 MEETING
The Magnolia Forest Garden Club began its 2011-12 year with the September
meeting and salad luncheon at the home of member Diane Anderson. Co-hostesses
were Kiyomi Boyer, Betty Rose, and Flo Johnston. President Johnnie Ruth
Rogillio presided over the business meeting and the membership discussed
the many projects and field trips planned for the coming year. The meeting
also included two guests, Jill Courseault and Judy Cougle, who were introduced
and are interested in becoming members.
Billie Carpenter gave a very interesting and informative horticulture report
on the southern tradition of “Pass-along Plants.” These gifts from the
garden are extremely easy to propagate; well adapted to the local environment;
often hard to find for sale; and have been handed down by friends, neighbors
and relatives for decades. These plants often generate fond memories of
the gardener who gifted the plant and many are living links to the gardeners
in one's family tree.
MFGC is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and the Deep
South Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
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(left to right) co–hostesses Kiyomi Boyer and Flo Johnston,
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Neighborhood Yard Sale