This week in the Garden – Vol 140
This week in the garden…Vol 140
August 28, 2024
Welcome back to Norcross Garden Club!
It’s been a long, hot summer. We hope you had time to relax with family and friends.
Summertime club activities included a special presentation by Quinn Yawger on Sustainability in Film production, met Keelin Kline, the recipient of the Norcross Garden Club $1,000 scholarship, Meals on Wheels flower arrangement workshop, Stripling Elementary- presentation to students about good and bad garden bugs followed by hands on activity in their school garden to identify pests and thin out the zinnias, garden tours hosted by three members at their homes, hosted the Norcross Youth for Environmental Action led by Logan Zimmerman, clean up days for the cottage and the cottage gardens and the Great Southeast Pollinator Census!
Tuesday, September 10th Evening Meeting
6:00p Social; 6:30p-8:00p Program and meeting
Lynda Pollock, Gwinnett Master Gardener will present “Woodland Gardening.”
Please RSVP to Debbie Boyd by Friday, September 6th if you can attend. (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net)
We hope all members will join us at our first meeting of Fall 2024!!
What to bring?
· Please bring your own cup to meetings for beverage or water use. It’s one small “green” step for our meetings.
· Grocery store plastic bags for Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry
· Pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House
· Cash for door prize raffle. 3 items will be in the raffle at each meeting. (Please note raffle tickets are $1 ea or 6 for $5. No free tickets will be given out. Proceeds from the raffle go toward the Norcross Garden Club college scholarship fund awarded to a local student.)
· Checkbook or credit card if you want to register for the September 24th Floral Design Workshop
Tuesday, September 24th 10am
Hands on /Take home Floral Design Workshop
Cost is $25 and includes all supplies and flowers.
Presented by Lynn Fronk, Master Flower Show Judge, National Garden Club qualified instructor for flower show schools and symposiums, and Stonehedge Garden Club president. Space is limited. Please bring payment to the September 10th meeting to secure your reservation. If you will not be at the September 10th meeting, please contact Jeanette Shewbert to make payment arrangements. (770.329.1411). At the May 2024 meeting we asked members for meeting topic suggestions. This workshop fits the requests for hands on and flower arranging. We hope you will enjoy it!
September 10th Meeting topics
· Nominating Committee for 2025-2027-Gena Spears will lead the nominating committee for a slate of officers to be elected at the February 2025 meeting. The term is two years, beginning in March 2025 and ending in February 2027. Gena needs 3 volunteers to join the committee. We’re also asking all members to consider volunteering for an officer position. Gena and the committee will be in touch with each member to discuss the opportunities. Attached is an excerpt from the by-laws describing the officers’ responsibilities and nominating committee responsibilities.
· Hospitality Committee-Gena Spears has graciously agreed to chair the Hospitality Committee. We’re asking all members to volunteer as a host for a future meeting. (bring your phone/calendar so you can sign up at the September meeting) We need two hosts per meeting. See attached document for more information.
· Cottage Rental Committee-We have asked several times for members to volunteer for the Cottage Rental Committee. Most importantly we need a committee chair and co-chair to lead the committee. Please see the attached document for details. Training will be provided, and backup will also be available as needed. Currently Kathy Sumner is a one-person committee for cottage rentals. Please ask questions and consider stepping up for this important role.
· Name tags will be distributed at the meeting. Members will keep their name tag and be responsible for bringing it to each meeting. You may also choose to keep your name tag in the top drawer of the chest in the dining room if you prefer not to take it home.
Great Southeast Pollinator Census
We hope everyone counted pollinators at their own home or favorite garden! Please remember to submit your counts to the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Follow the instructions at https://gsepc.org/ It’s quick and easy to do!
On Friday, August 23rd, we assisted approximately 90 second graders and their teachers at Stripling Elementary School with the Pollinator Count. They were very excited to participate in the census. The
students were attentive in looking for pollinators and serious about recording their counts. Of course, it was not possible to keep them focused on one plant for counting. But it was a fun and educational experience for them and us!
Several members volunteered on Saturday, August 24th at Discovery Garden Park to assist visitors with the pollinator counts. We provided count sheets and instructions. The kids had fun with the butterfly and bee costumes. About six children and six adults participated. It’s encouraging to see how interested and curious children are when they have an opportunity to participate in a nature activity.
Save the Dates!
Attached is a flyer listing the meeting dates and program information for 2024-2025. Never miss a meeting-Sync our Events with your Calendar! Subscribe to our calendar at https://norcrossgardenclub.org/events/
Norcross Events
LionHeart Theatre https://lionhearttheatre.org/. See website for upcoming performances, times and ticket information. Performances have been selling out! Reserve early if you see something you like!
The Norcross Gallery and Studios is open Thursday-Saturday 11am-4:00pm to view works and exhibits by local artists. https://norcrossgalleryandstudios.org/
Peachtree Corners Events
Town Center Events Schedule-https://peachtreecornersga.gov/DocumentCenter/View/561/Full-2023-Event-Calendar-PDF?bidId= The Forum https://theforumpeachtree.com/
Pollinator Census Volunteers at Discovery Garden
L-R Trudy Rudert, Kathy Sumner, Jeanette Shewbert, Tixie Fowler, Barbara Kohlhausen
Pollinator Census Volunteers at Stripling Elementary L-R Leanne Penman, Barbara K, Cassie Diehl, Susan Bell, Jill Rice, Kathy Sumner, Trudy Rudert, Julie Keller, Debbie Boyd, Tixie Fowler, Jane Cunningham, not pictured Jeanette Shewbert, Theresa & Richard Phillips
