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Earth Team wins big @ NGC

The Jesse M. Connor Award – Youth Environmental Education OVERALL WINNER: Norcross Garden Club; YR-2(A)iii – Georgia Norcross Garden Club worked with “The Norcross Earth Team” youth garden club along with the City of Norcross Tree Preservation Board in an Arbor Day event. A coordinated effort to promote National Garden Clubs’ “Plant America” theme of “Each One Plant One” was…

Plant America – why it’s a good thing

Following is an excerpt from the National Garden Clubs ~ Plant America site How does this theme affect how the Norcross Garden Club chooses projects, events, and ongoing efforts? It’s safe to say that Plant America is a perfect theme and fit for how the club approaches many, if not all, of its activities. For example, the club is the…

This Week In The Garden – vol. 122

NGC Holiday Celebration Tuesday, December 12th 6pm-9pm  at the Norcross Cultural Arts Center Cost is $25 per person for a  Bleu House catered dinner. Dessert by Brainy Bakers (members Alexandra Covington and Marian Goff). This is a hectic time of year, but we hope many will be able to join us to celebrate the holidays and visit with garden club…

This Week In The Garden – vol. 121

Tuesday, December 12th 6pm-9pm “NGC Holiday Celebration” at the Norcross Cultural Arts Center. Cost is $25 per person for Bleu House catered dinner. Dessert (by Brainy Bakers, members Alexandra Covington and Marian Goff). Garden Therapy Project Please bring a $25 gift card or two (Walmart, Target. Kroger, etc.) to help the clients at Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries. And please bring grocery store…

This Week In The Garden – vol. 120

Tuesday, November 14th Day Meeting at the Cottage “Bees, Teas, and Honey” presented by Katie Hendrickson of Dunwoody Nature Center. Katie is a Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, Herbalist and Beekeeper. https://dunwoodynature.org/ Katie will share some delicious herbal tea with us, and we will sample honey from her bees!  All are welcome!  Invite a friend to enjoy this great program with…

This Week In The Garden – vol. 119

The Enchanted Forest-Sunday, November 5th 2-4pm, Johnson Dean Forest (Flyer attached) Composting, recycling and creative nature play for the whole family!  Bring your Halloween pumpkins, carved or not. Any leftovers will be composted at a local school garden. Nature Walk, Storytelling, Crafts & more-Suitable for all ages, the Enchanted Forest is a magical way to experience nature -all are welcome!…

This Week In The Garden – vol. 117

SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, November 14th Day Meeting at the Cottage 10am Social, 10:30-12:00 Meeting “Bees, Teas, and Honey” presented by Katie Hendrickson of Dunwoody Nature Center. Katie is a Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, Herbalist and Beekeeper. https://dunwoodynature.org/ Katie will share some delicious herbal tea with us, and we will sample honey from her bees!  All are welcome!  Invite a…

This Week In The Garden – vol. 116

October 10th Day Meeting at the Cottage-It’s Not Too Late to Respond Please RSVP to Debbie Boyd by Monday, Oct 9th. (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net).) 10:00 am social; 10:30 – 12:00 Speaker and meeting “Farm in the Corners,” Local produce with a Mission presented by Joe Turner, Peachtree Farm.https://www.peachtreefarm.org/   The mission of Peachtree Farm is to produce locally grown produce for the metro…

This Week In The Garden – vol. 115

October 10th Day Meeting at the Cottage 10:00 am social; 10:30 – 12:00 Speaker and meeting “Farm in the Corners,” Local produce with a Mission presented by Joe Turner, Peachtree Farm.https://www.peachtreefarm.org/   Please RSVP to Debbie Boyd by Monday, Oct 9th. (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net) Please bring to the meeting: plastic grocery bags for the Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry. They always need bags for packaging…

This Week In The Garden – vol. 114

Save the Date: October 10th Day Meeting at the Cottage 10:00 am social; 10:30 – 12:00 Speaker and meeting “Farm in the Corners,” Local produce with a Mission presented by Joe Turner, Peachtree Farm.https://www.peachtreefarm.org/   Please RSVP to Debbie Boyd by Monday, Oct 9th. (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net).) Garden Therapy Please bring to the meeting: plastic grocery bags for the Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry. They…

This Week In The Garden – vol. 113

Cottage Garden Care All Hands are Needed in the Cottage Garden-Wednesday, September 20th-8AM Things to do: Weeding, digging up oak seedlings, dead heading, and pruning! We are starting at 8A, but come whenever you can-morning, afternoon, or evening. Bring your gloves, tools, and a smile. Help give the garden a good pre-fall cleanup. The morning will be a little chilly,…

This Week In The Garden – vol. 112

Welcome to the First Meeting of our Year! Tuesday, September 12th at the Norcross Community Center 6:00pm-Social; 6:30pm-8pm- Meeting and Program. Reconnect with old friends and make new friends! Please invite a friend to join us! It’s not too late to RSVP!  Please RSVP to Debbie Boyd by Monday, September 11th (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net).)   “Company’s Coming-Be a Good Host,” Fall migration of…