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This week in the garden – Vol. 4

YOU ARE OUR BEST AD – Spread the Word!             MONDAY, April 12th DROP OFF PLANTS DAY! 10A-12P & 6P-8P Working meeting prepping for sale. Please bring labeled plants (can be index cards), gloves, clippers, sharpies and water bottle. Need a different drop off time? Text Nancy 404-435-8527.   Click to sign up to help. Norcross Garden Club 2021 Plant Sale  

This week in the garden – Vol. 3

Digs should be almost complete by now. Our Plant Sale is Looking good! We are so thankful for everyone’s hard work!  Please send any  pictures of your digs to Jenny at 770-881-2134 Monday April 12th day/evening meeting. 10-2 and 6-8.  These 2 times replace our scheduled April meetings BRING YOUR PLANTS DAY! – we will unload cars, organize and arrange…

This week in the garden Vol. 1

This week in the garden… A few dates for your calendar: Saturday, March 27th 9:30-11:30 Hellebore Dig @Meryl Wilkerson’s, 301 Dogwood Circle, Norcross 30071 (please bring gloves and shovel) Sunday, April 25th New Date for City Plant Dig for our Scholarship Fund. More info later.   A BIG THANK YOU to all who helped with DIGS this past Monday and…

A message from Barbara B.

All, Barbara Bourque, President of the Garden Club of Georgia is asking all club members to contact our Georgia Senator and Representative regarding two important issues.  Details and links are in the message below from Barbara.  Also included is a request to send comments to the National Park Service in support of designating the Ocmulgee River Corridor as a National…

This week in the Garden – Vol. 2

Tuesday, March 30th New Member Orientation will be held at the Cottage -33 College Street from 7:15-8:15 pm.  All new members who have not attended an orientation are encouraged to attend. We had another great dig on Friday! Thanks again to all who participated and to all who are digging in your own gardens or friends’ gardens. Our Plant Sale…

Plant Sale Prep – helpful hints

Cathy Nelmes (L) inspecting plants at 2020 Plant Sale Prep a pot with leaves: Prepping the plant weeks in advance of the plant sale, not days, is critical to showing off the plant like showing off your Sunday best at Easter. Pretty dress, hat, shoes, suit, or purse, not all wrinkled and disheveled. One way to help us is presenting…

Plant Sale Prep – Sign up available

Now is the time to show your support for helping the Norcross Garden Club prepare for the annual plant sale. Members are encouraged to use Sign Up Genius to assist coordinators space out number of people at the cottage at any one time. Using out online signup method is easy.

Diane Waters – remembered

Diane Waters It with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of long time member and loving soul, Diane Waters. Her sudden passing is a shock to all. The Norcross Garden Club wishes all the best to Diane’s family and friends. Her request: Please send a card to someone you love. She will be missed. Remembering Diane Waters

January Garden/Planting Tips

If a few, consecutive, warm days have caused your bulbs to nose out from under protective mulch, plan to thicken the mulch layer as soon as cold weather returns to prevent freezing by exposure.  Watch for poison ivy when working outdoors. The leafless vine and roots can cause a powerful reaction if accidentally touched even in the winter.  Start seeds…

2021 New Year Resolutions

How to Make New Year’s Resolutions When setting New Year’s resolutions – always set SMART goals. This acronym stands for: SPECIFIC:          There should be no room for misinterpretation. MEASURABLE:    Plan how to track your results objectively. ACHIEVABLE:     Set realistic New Year’s resolutions. RELEVANT:         Ensure your goal aligns with who…