This week in the Garden – Vol 130
Ladies and Gents, Please note there are two Plant Digs scheduled for next week, Tuesday April 2nd and Thursday April 4th. Please see details and respond to Kathy ASAP, if you can help. Only two members have sent a list of plants that they are digging from their own gardens. It’s important to let Kathy know what plants you are bringing to the sale. If you have questions, contact Kathy or respond to this email. Thank you for your support!
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This week in the garden…Vol 130
March 30, 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 Two Digs scheduled for next week. Tasks include digging, potting and labeling. Please let Kathy Sumner know how you can help. (678-357-8684)
Tuesday, April 2nd, 10AM-Kathy Sumner’s garden-5966 Exeter Circle, Norcross 30071
Thursday, April 4th 10AM-Norcross Garden Club Cottage Garden
For each dig, members are needed to help with digging, potting, and plant labeling. Potting and labeling can be done while sitting. We also need members who can help store and care for plants until 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 you have dug for the sale—include the name and quantity of each plant. Send the list to Kathy ASAP (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.
v Garden Treasures-Please look around your homes/gardens for items to donate to “Garden Treasures” that we will feature at the Plant Sale. Items should be in good condition and related to gardening—decorative pots, tools, accessories, etc. At the end of the sale, all remaining items will be donated. If you want your items returned, please label them with your name and plan to pick up the items from the cottage on Monday, April 29th.
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.
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 fund raisers 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.
Community Garden at Stripling Elementary School
We want our club members to support this project through participation.
The official Groundbreaking ceremony was Thursday, March 21st. Kathy Sumner, Trudy Rudert, Jeanette Shewbert, Jill Swenson and Rosalie Webb are pictured with Dr. Molly McAuliffe, principal, Stripling Elementary School at the groundbreaking.
Stripling Community Garden Workday- 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. (Kathy: 678-357-8684). Stripling Elementary School is located at 6155 Atlantic Boulevard, Norcross GA 30071.
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.
National Garden Club
April is Plant America Month
GO GREEN – PLANT AMERICA
PLANT AMERICA MONTH was initiated by former NGC President Mary Warshauer in April 2021. The current President, Brenda Moore, has said that the National Garden Club will continue to celebrate Plant America Month in April during the 2023-2025 administration. https://gardenclub.org/plant-america
PLANT AMERICA MONTH incorporates the celebration of Arbor Day, which falls on the last Friday of April and Earth Day which falls on April 22 yearly.
Norcross Garden Club is celebrating PLANT AMERICA MONTH through our prep and work for the annual Plant Sale, Supporting Peachtree Farm’s Spring Plant Sale and Volunteering for Stripling Elementary’s Community Garden Work Day.
National Garden Clubs suggested ways to celebrate:
-Print off and hang flyers around town
-Write an article for your local newspaper
April 2nd – Nature Day, Read Network with Nature to a child in your life.
April 4th – National Carrot Day
April 5th – National Dandelion Day
April 6th – California Poppy Day
April 7th – Walk to work day.
April 8th – National Zoo lovers Day
April 10th – Hug your Dog Day
April 13th – International Plant Appreciation Day
April 14th – National Gardening Day
April 16th – National Orchid Day
April 20th – Volunteer Recognition Day
April 22nd – Earth Day
April 25th – National Zucchini bread Day
April 26th– Arbor Day -plant some trees
April 26th – National Audubon Day
April 28th – Stop Food Waste Day
A Happy and Blessed Easter to ALL!
