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…
It’s finally here. The annual event you been waiting for. Please join us for the Annual Plant Sale located in Heritage Park just adjacent to the clubhouse at 33 College Street. 9am to 5pm Friday and Saturday, April 16-17, 2021.
There’s no doubt that a few can accomplish a lot. Our small group of members have proven this. Here’s a recap: 2019 – We will add 22 more trees to the GCG list for 2019 2020 – Norcross Garden Club members planted 184 trees 2021 – Members have already planted 7 trees in 2021 The National Garden Club…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
We are proud members of the National Garden Club, Dogwood District of the Garden Club of Ga. & Deep South organizations.
