This Week In The Garden – vol. 107
July 13th 4p-6p – Flowers for Meals on Wheels Clients
Join us for Meals on Wheels flower arranging at the cottage. Please bring flowers from your garden, miscellaneous glass jars that can be used as vases, clippers and a big Smile. Please contact Kathy Sumner with questions and for more information. (kesumner@att.net; text-678.357.8684)
Cottage Garden Care Schedule for May-August
Next Cottage Care Dates are Thursday, July 13, 10A-12P and Wednesday, July 19, 6p-8p.
Members are most welcome to stop by anytime it’s convenient for you. Bring a friend or family member with you to pick up debris and pull a few weeds! If you have any questions, please text Pam Cammarata (770-314-9541).
Cottage Care Days
1st Monday of the month, 4p-6p
2nd Thursday of the month, 10A-12P
3rd Wednesday of the month, 6p-8p
| Day and Time | June | July | Aug |
| 1st Mon 4p-6p | 5th | 3rd | 7th |
| 2nd Thurs 10a-12p | 8th | 13th | 10th |
| 3rd Weds 6p-8p | 21st | 19th | 16th |
Volunteers needed for Plant Sale, Awards and Discovery Garden chairpersons and helpers.
Please consider volunteering for a committee chair or to join a committee. Please contact Kathy Sumner with questions and if you would like more information. (kesumner@att.net; text-678.357.8684)
- Plant Sale chair and committee. Kathy and Debbie will be advising and helping, but a chairperson and committee are greatly needed. The committee will ask members to dig plants from their own gardens in the fall and pot them so they will be well established for the spring sale (for example, Hosta, day lilies). The board members appreciate the feedback from the plant sale survey. Responses will be considered by the committee going forward.
- Awards chair and committee. To gather information for the various awards and help members with the documentation. This will not be so time-consuming if several will help. Our club qualifies for many awards. We must create the documentation and submit it.
- Discovery Garden chair and committee. Kathy Sumner is planting and caring for our plot at Discovery Garden. She would welcome some help. Ask Kathy for more details.
Save the Dates!
Great Southeast Pollinator Census August 18-19, 2023
June was the official month for planting pollinator plants. If you missed it, no worries! There is plenty of time to add pollinator plants to your containers or gardens. Read “Creating a Pollinator Paradise” on p17 of the Garden Gateways, Summer 2023 edition for some ideas.
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a citizen science project created by the University of Georgia. This project is designed for everyone to participate and make a difference for pollinator conservation.
Visit this website for more information. https://ggapc.org/ It includes a short video demonstrating the ease of participating in the count from your own backyard or favorite outdoor space.
NEW: Dogwood District Fall Meeting, Wednesday October 25, Dunwoody Country Club
Norcross Garden Club will be helping with this meeting. More information to follow. Please save the date on your calendar. Volunteers will be needed. All are invited to attend.
NGC Meeting Schedule for September-December
Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
September 12th Evening Meeting
“Company’s Coming-Be a Good Host,” Fall migration of birds presented by Steve Rushing of Rushing Outdoors-https://rushingoutdoors.net/
October 10Th Day Meeting
“Farm in the Corners,” Local produce with a Mission presented by Joe Turner, Peachtree Corners. https://www.peachtreefarm.org/
November 14th Day Meeting
“Bees, Trees, and Honey” presented by Katie Hendrickson of Dunwoody Nature Center.
Katie is a Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, Herbalist and Beekeeper. https://dunwoodynature.org/
December 12th Evening Meeting “NGC Holiday Celebration”
Summer Activities in Norcross
Farm Fresh Days-May 10 to Sept 6
Farm Fresh Days are every Wednesday, 4p-7p in Thrasher Park from May 10th through September 6th.
Except when it’s raining! For updates and more information, check out: www.aplacetoimagine.com
John Butler, Gwinnett County Water Resources shares his wisdom on rain barrels and storm water.
Norcross is busy with summer activities (most are free) and festivals. Movie Mondays, Summer Concert Series, Jazz in the Alley, and more! For updates and more event information go to www.aplacetoimagine.com. Jazz in the Alley, Saturday, July 15, 7:30-9:30p Betty Mauldin Park.
Don’t forget to check out what’s happening at LionHeart Theatre and the Norcross Gallery and Studios. https://lionhearttheatre.org/ The House on Pooh Corner, July13-16. See website for times and ticket information.
The Norcross Gallery and Studios is open Thursday-Saturday 11am-4:00pm to view works and exhibits by local artists. The Artist of the Month reception and exhibit kicks off monthly at 45 South Café. Stop by the Café anytime to view the featured artist’s exhibit. Visit the gallery website for the next Artist of the Month reception. https://norcrossgalleryandstudios.org/ Angelika Do
Check out Sustainable Norcross’ Instagram for more information on recycling, conservation, bike laws, and other great tips.https://www.instagram.com/sustainable.norcross/
Visit their table weekly at Farm Fresh Market and learn about hard to recycle items that can be dropped off during the Market.
