This week in the Garden – Vol 129
Ladies and Gents, Please note that we’re asking for responses to Kathy Sumner for plant sale digs…there are several tasks to choose from. We need everyone’s help to make the Plant Sale a success. We’re also asking for a response for the Stripling Elementary School Community Garden groundbreaking ceremony and/or work day. PLEASE read and respond as requested AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Thank you! Have a great week!
This week in the garden…Vol 129
March 20, 2024
Annual Spring Plant Sale –Thursday, Friday, and Saturday-April 25th–April 27th
10A-7P Thursday and Friday; 10A-2P Saturday
Plant Drop Off Days: April 22nd thru April 24th
If you cannot drop off plants on these dates you can bring them to the cottage on Sunday, April 21st.
There are seven (7) Digs on the list! Please let Kathy Sumner know how you can help.
For the digs, volunteers are needed to help with digging, potting, and plant labeling. We also need volunteers who can help store and care for plants until the sale. Please text Kathy and let her know the following information. (Kathy S: 678-357-8684) PLEASE RESPOND
· When are you available to dig-morning or afternoon, weekday or weekend? We will be scheduling to avoid rain. It’s very possible that we’ll dig early and then pot later in the day.
· What task or tasks do you prefer-digging, potting, labeling, storing and caring for potted plants for the sale
v If you are digging your own plants- Please follow the potting guidelines (see below) and make sure all plants are labeled. Make a list of the plants that have been dug for the sale—include the name and quantity of each plant. Send the list to Kathy as soon as you can. (kesumner@att.net) If you have pictures of any of your plants, please make a few copies that can be used at the sale.
v Soil is available at Dorothy Archer’s driveway, 60 Buchanan St. It is on the right side, under a tarp. Please use only for potting for the plant sale and bring your own bucket or container to fill.
Potting guidelines from Kathy Sumner (text or call if you have questions: 678-357-8684)
· Use black #1 size plastic pots.
o Place a coffee filter in the bottom of the pot.
o Add dried leaves.
o Then top with a small amount of soil.
o Place the plant in pot and add more soil. Make sure the roots are covered.
· All plants brought to the cottage for the sale must be potted in #1 black plastic pots, clean of any dead leaves, and LABELED.
Community Garden at Stripling Elementary School
We want our club members to support this project through participation. Please let Kathy Sumner know if you can attend either the groundbreaking ceremony or the workday. (Kathy: (678-357-8684)
Stripling Elementary School is located at 6155 Atlantic Boulevard, Norcross GA 30071
The official Groundbreaking ceremony is Thursday, March 21st at 6p.
Kathy and Jeanette are attending. Please let Kathy know if you can attend.
Stripling Community Garden Workdays- Saturday, April 20 8A-12P
You can volunteer for as long as you are able. You don’t have to stay for the entire shift. Please let Kathy know if you can help.
Peachtree Farm Spring Plant Sale, Saturday April 6th 9a-3p.
Peachtree Farm, 356 Research Ct., Peachtree Corners, GA 3009
The mission of Peachtree Farm is to produce locally grown produce for the metro Atlanta and North Georgia area while providing job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Peachtree Farm is a 501(c)3 organization.
At our October 10, 2023, Garden Club meeting, Joe Twiner, executive director and two farmers, Quinn and Joey talked about the day-to-day activities and the future plans for the farm. This sale is one of their major fundraisers and will feature a wide variety of edible and ornamental plants. Ceramic, glass, and plastic pots to match any interior or exterior planting needs will also be available.
Peachtree Farm needs volunteers to help with the sale. Below is the link to the sale flyer and there is a volunteer link on the flyer. If you pre-register for the sale, you may win a free plant! Please consider supporting their sale through purchases and volunteering. https://www.peachtreefarm.org/plant-and-pot-sale.
Save the Date-Wednesday, May 15th-Fulton Federation Meeting and Awards Luncheon
At Bellmere Garden House 10777 Bell Road Johns Creek, GA 30097. Registration at 10:30, Meeting and Program 11:00. Awards follow the Luncheon. Cost is $40pp.
More registration details will be available after April 18th. See attached flyer for more information.
