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A Year to Remember

by: Tana Hasart – President This morning saw clear skies, high winds, and an opportunity to observe. Birds outside the window caught my attention as they used feeders to prepare for the cold, rainy weather. There is a definite “pecking…

Reflections – an Autumn update

by: Tana Hasart – President This message to you is a “catch up” – with Advanced Education Conference work, a local Foundation annual meeting, and a two-week trip out of state, updating the MGFWS blog message is sorely in need…

Thinking about the Hawthorn…

by: Tana Hasart – President During recent travels, Hawthorns in bloom were on full display. Evident was the ability of this plant to thrive in so many different locations and conditions. So how do thoughts of the Hawthorn link to…

May is full of promises

by: Tana Hasart – President Taking license with song lyrics from the musical Oklahoma, this update from the MGFWS is all about spring success. The UFW project is moving forward, with five counties now nearing completion or ready to begin…

Spring has sprung

by: Tana Hasart – President: With April topping my list as the most changeable month of the year, clouds, rain, cold, and partial sun never deter a resolute gardener. After using the winter months to plan, hope is put into…

Harvesting Our Talents

by: Tana Hasart – President: Anyone who works with gardeners knows the winter months are always busy, and February 2023 certainly proves that to be true. Last week we celebrated the success realized at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival…

An introduction and look forward

by: Tana Hasart – President: Writing this message is like writing the first paragraph in a novel – ideas that need shaping, paired with an unknown end result. Here is an introduction, a look back, and a look forward. Aside…