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Rewards and awards

Another year and more awards. 2020 is the best year EVER. First…yes that’s us. The Norcross Garden Club won number ONE garden club in the state of Georgia. Check out the blog where the 2020 awards are highlighted. Awesome job everyone. It’s only been a year in the Dogwood District club but there’s no mistaking the presence the Norcross Garden…

Hard work, love of gardening, and our president

Since joining the garden club in 2015, I have seen how far this club has come in so many ways in such a short amount of time. If you think a garden club is just a bunch of biddies sitting around drinking tea and occasionally planting flowers, think again. The membership has grown significantly (with one of youngest members just…

Plant Sale Prep

The plant sale involves a lot of helping hands. Members and donors keep themselves busy preparing planted pots long before the sale actually occurs. Please join us Friday and Saturday, April 12-13 9am to 5pm for this year’s plant sale, brown bag raffle, programs, and new this year, Norcross Community Market. March 13, 2019: Offsite gathering – “The Harried Potters”…

It’s a sign, it’s a boy

A couple of weeks ago Erin Vetter, one of the youngest members in the club, is painting a new logo sign, the next she’s delivery her new bundle of joy. We welcome Erin’s baby boy Vaughn to the world. All the best Erin to you, Alan, and new baby Vaughn. Oh and thanks bunches for the gorgeous sign you painted…

History lesson or two for 88th anniversary

Residents of Norcross usually do not even think twice about how Norcross came to be the fabulous and historic town that is.  Markers, plaques, and monument signs are within easy reach and sight for anyone interested. There’s even an historic homes walking tour with map available at the Welcome Center. Norcross resident Gene Ramsey uses his time to track, interview,…

Bucket Brigade 2019

  With sunny skies and temperatures in the 70’s, who could ask for a more perfect day, to place a blanket of mulch, on our sweet cottage garden. In less than one hour, 40 minutes to be exact, 15 members and 2 husbands emptied two truckloads of mulch. Thank you to all who participated: Sidney Armstrong Beth Bahel Pearline Brown Jane…

Holiday 2018 gathering – more than just a party

The 2018 holiday gathering held at Kudzu Art Gallery is another example of the generosity of our members. Once again the club asked for donations to pass along to the Norcross Co-op Ministry. This year many members dropped off slippers, mittens, socks, and scarves. The group enjoyed some light jazzy music once we were seated for our meal. The food…

NGC Photo Contest 2019

The National Garden Clubs, Inc. Flower Show Committee Invites you to participate in an International Photography Competition Featuring the Natural Environment of the Americas Entries accepted January 1 – April 1, 2019 Class 1. Plant America – An image featuring native plants Class 2. Scenic America – An image of a landscape and/or seascape Class 3. Small World – A…