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Special Garden Social to Honor Hazel Ringlestein

Hazel is relocating to Franklin Tennessee! Hazel will be moving close to her niece, Julie and family. Please join us to wish Hazel much happiness in her next chapter. We will miss her cheerful smile and friendship. Monday, September 29th, Noon Luncheon at Jeanette’s Garden 218 Thrasher Street, Norcross GA 30071 Appetizers, sides or desserts are welcome. We will provide…

This Week In The Garden – vol. 101

Year End Celebration 36 members and 1 guest attended our year end celebration and installation of officers. It was a lovely evening of friendship and fellowship.  Congratulations to the new officers and thank you for stepping up to lead Norcross Garden Club for the next two years.  A sincere Thank You to the officers and board members who have led…

This week in the garden – vol. 88

February Meeting Tuesday, February 14th at the Cottage 10:00am-Social, 10:30am-12:00pm -Speaker & Meeting Member and Master Gardener, Laurie Wakefield’s presentation “Grow Vegetables from Seed”, is a sure winner for us! Gathering fresh veggies from our own gardens would be a treat!! Please RSVP by Friday, February 10 to Debbie Boyd (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net). Election of Officers for 2023-2025 Club members will vote…

This week in the garden – vol. 9

National award The “Norcross Earth Team” youth activities have won two National awards through the National Garden Clubs, Inc. in 2020! We have been awarded two $100 checks for our first-place winnings.  Congratulations to the team and it’s leaders; Tixie Fowler, Leanne Penman and  Trudy Rupert. Friday- Sunday, May 21 – 23   Estate sale at a home of an avid…

Why Native Plants?

You Have to Like the Caterpillars to Love the Birds. – Barbara Dorfman September 9, 2019 What a kickoff to the new garden club season! Over 40 members new and old in attendance. Barbara Dorfman of the Georgia Native Plant Society gave a great presentation on, “Why Native Plants”. Barbara is a landscape consultant who encouraged us as well as…

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,…

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…

Suwanee Towne Florist – Holiday Centerpiece Design

The Norcross Garden Club November meeting was presented by Daniel Tindol owner of Suwanee Towne Florist. During the program we learned some unexpected ways to make holiday floral centerpieces such as using a loaf pan as an arrangement base. Daniel quip that, “if it can hold water, it can hold a flower arrangement!” I couldn’t agree more with those sentiments. Daniel was so…