Diane Waters It with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of long time member and loving soul, Diane Waters. Her sudden passing is a shock to all. The Norcross Garden Club wishes all the best to Diane’s family and friends. Her request: Please send a card to someone you love. She will be missed. Remembering Diane Waters
If a few, consecutive, warm days have caused your bulbs to nose out from under protective mulch, plan to thicken the mulch layer as soon as cold weather returns to prevent freezing by exposure. Watch for poison ivy when working outdoors. The leafless vine and roots can cause a powerful reaction if accidentally touched even in the winter. Start seeds…
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions When setting New Year’s resolutions – always set SMART goals. This acronym stands for: SPECIFIC: There should be no room for misinterpretation. MEASURABLE: Plan how to track your results objectively. ACHIEVABLE: Set realistic New Year’s resolutions. RELEVANT: Ensure your goal aligns with who…
Member Sandy Pagano sent this below video created by her granddaughters. Emily attended LMU film school in LA and Carolyn went to Culinary Art school, CIA in Hyde Park, New York. You may enjoy producing a batch of this Apricot Almond White Chocolate Biscotti. Sandy has many recipes for biscotti cookies. Some of her favorites are chocolate. 😋 Biscotti video
Happy Holiday, Garden Club Members. We wanted to offer to our members the opportunity to give the gift of plants this season and for other gift giving occasions in the upcoming months. The lovely attached certificate was created by member, Julie Fitzgerald. I think you can see what a talented person she is. We do know that we…
It’s round three for our annual bucket brigade. Volunteer members showed their support and proving once more the old adage many hands make light work. Third Annual Bucket Brigade 3.12.2020
Carol MacGreagor manning her plant sale location The plant sale was delayed due to recent global events. Where there’s a will, there’s a way and the members of Norcross Garden Club helped raise over $8000 without our normal club Plant Sale event. Granted, we spread the plants amongst numerous member homes, but we got members and the public to help…
What’s in your garden? Let’s build a 2020 garden diary Submit pictures of what you’re doing in your garden, inspiration you find when walking around your neighborhood, or let us see what’s budding in your garden. In a recent email from GCG president, Barbara Bourque, mentions: “My own club started a Garden Diary – club members submit photos/captions of what…
Members shared their holiday spirit by helping decorate the Cottage for the holidays. Thank you to all those who shared their time to make the Cottage pretty, pretty, pretty.
In November, the Club hosted Posy Hensen who delighted and educated the attendees on holiday mailbox decorating. At the suggestion of member Cathy Nelmes, members have been encouraged to decorate their mailboxes and submit their works of art for posting here on our website. If you’re inspired, send your pics and a brief caption of what foliage you used and your…
We are proud members of the National Garden Club, Dogwood District of the Garden Club of Ga. & Deep South organizations.
