Garden club learns about new Agri-Education Center

The DeSoto Civic Garden Club held their January meeting at the new Agri-Education Center, DeSoto County’s hub for agricultural learning, recreation, and public events. 

Event coordinator Niki Schoggen gave club members an overview and outlay of the current facility and a snapshot of what’s to come. 

Nikki and Amie Elrod led a tour of meeting rooms, teaching kitchen and a 2,000 seat indoor arena along with a covered outdoor arena as well as walking and equestrian trails.

Future plans include a greenhouse, pavilion, outdoor kitchen, and garden area to teach how to plant and take care of gardens. 

Club member Dawn Weiss presented an Ikebana floral design which is a Japanese Art of flower that emphasizes harmony, balance and simplicity. 

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