Desoto County News

Garden club district meeting held in Grenada

On Oct. 5, members of the DeSoto Civic Garden Club attended the Hills & Delta Fall District Meeting, hosted by Design Masters Study Club and held at the First United Methodist Church in Grenada.

Presiding over the meeting was Allison Ashmore, Director, Hills & Delta District and Pat Young, President, The Garden Clubs of Mississippi. Guests were welcomed by Stan Amos, City Manager for Grenada. 

Following the business meeting, awards were presented to the top clubs in the Hills & Delta District for 2021-2022.

DeSoto Civic Garden Club receives first place award at district meeting. (Courtesy photo)

First place was the DeSoto Civic Garden Club; second place to Charleston’s Magnolia Garden Club; and third place to the Winona Garden Club. These awards are based on club projects throughout the year.  Afterwards, a delicious luncheon was enjoyed. 

The Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc. are excited for the new club year and all of our clubs across Mississippi will be “Making Things Happen!” 

DeSoto Civic Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., The Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc., Hills & Delta District. 

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.