by Gene Ramsey The Norcross Garden Club, founded in 1931 [1],has worked over its 88 years in existence to promote beautification, conservation and education in the Norcross area. The club’s bylaws [2]state that its purpose is to: promote the appreciation of gardening and the study of horticulture; protect our native trees, wildflowers and birds; encourage civic planning; and further the…
The Garden Club will once again call for kids to participate in this year’s youth sculpture contest. To get a start, please join us at the Norcross Community Markets July 27th and August 17th. Let’s encourage fun and creative ways to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle through art. Save small and interesting recyclables to spark 4th to 8th graders creative juices. Colorful…
Members gathered June 5th for a trip to the Daybreak Flower Farm. The weather was gorgeous and all had a great time.
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…
Member Dot Ransom shared a photo taken by a neighbor of the Kwanzan Cherry blossoms. Create Beauty is the way to go this Spring.
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…
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”…
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…
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,…
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…
We are proud members of the National Garden Club, Dogwood District of the Garden Club of Ga. & Deep South organizations.
