This week in the garden – Vol 143
This week in the garden (TWIG)…Vol 143
October 28, 2024
Tuesday, November 12th Day Meeting
9:30am Social; 10am-11:30am Program and meeting
Patricia DiBona of DiBona Designs Studio is a local Norcross artist. She will show us how to paint wonderful watercolor rose note cards! This is a hands-on experience. (https://www.dibonadesignsart.com/)
Please RSVP to Debbie Boyd by Friday, November 8th if you can attend. (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net)
What to bring?
· Please bring your own mug to this meeting for coffee or tea. It’s one small “green” step for our meetings. If you prefer water, please bring your own beverage container.
· Grocery store plastic bags for Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry-very much needed!
· 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.)
Trudy Rudert-Dogwood District Woman of the Year Award!
Trudy Rudert received the 2024 Dogwood District Award for “Woman of the Year.” Please join us in congratulating Trudy. She very much deserves this recognition for her many hours of dedication and service to the Garden Club of Georgia, Fulton Federation, Dogwood District, and Norcross Garden Club.
Enchanted Forest Event at Johnson Dean Forest Preserve Sunday, November 3rd 2p-4p
45 North Barton Street, Norcross 30071
Nature Walk, Storytelling, Crafts & more—Suitable for all ages, the Enchanted Forest is a magical way to experience nature –all are welcome! Spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors.
The Enchanted Forest is a community favorite for the Norcross Youth Earth Team, hosted by the Norcross Garden Club annually in the Johnson Dean Forest Preserve. This event takes place the first Sunday after Halloween. Storytelling will begin at 2PM while leading participants through the forest to discover the magical fairy doors, and to encourage the youth to look for natural items to use in creating their own fairy houses. Participants are encouraged to bring their Halloween pumpkins to repurpose into fairy houses. Leftover pumpkins will be placed in the forest as a food source and habitat for wildlife. The remaining extra pumpkins will get composted in a local school garden. Fairy house vignettes will be on display for one week following the event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Garden Club of Georgia-Historic Landscape Preservation Fundraiser
Marietta Educational Garden Center 500 Kennesaw Ave, Marietta GA 30060
Saturday, November 2nd 10AM-2PM
For more information: https://gardenclubofgeorgia.org/historic-landscape-preservation-fundraiser-2024/
Integrated Pest Management October 8th Program Meeting
Twenty-three members and six guests attended the October Meeting. Lisa Klein from the UGA Extension Gwinnett office gave an interesting presentation on pest management including identifying good and bad pests and determining the best course of action for managing pest issues.
The extension office can assist with pest identification and can make recommendations for the best methods to treat a pest problem.
For more information about the Extension Service programs and services: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/gwinnett/contact-us.html
For a list of garden and landscape tips by month: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/gwinnett/agriculture-and-natural-resources/monthly-garden—landscape-tips.html
Cottage Rental Committee
Great news! Cecilia Maguire and Heather Albury have volunteered to chair the cottage rental committee. If you would like to assist them, please contact (Cecilia- 404-580-0540; or Heather- 404-808-3027) for more information.
Dogwood District Annual Wreath Fundraiser Sale-Order deadline is December 1st.
The Annual Wreath Fundraiser raises money for the GCG Scholarship initiative.
For those of you who love Three Rivers Holiday Wreaths, you can order them again. These beautiful wreaths ship all over the Country and shipping is included in the price. It’s especially great for out-of-state family and friends. Use this link to place your order. Order deadline is December 1st. https://threeriversfundraising.com/fundraiser/gcgdd-w24/
Garden Club of Georgia-100th Anniversary-Statewide Contest for a “Theme”
The 100th Anniversary will be in 2028. All garden club members statewide are invited to submit an entry for a “Theme” that will be captivating and memorable. The committee is looking for a catchy phrase that embodies the 100-year history of the Garden Club of Georgia. The Theme will be used in promotional materials and media publicity to create interest and awareness within all the garden clubs and for the general public.
Submit your entry by January 15, 2025, to 100th Anniversary Chair, Barbara Bourque
b.bourque@comcast.net by email or postal mail to Barbara Bourque, 6445 Holland Drive, Cumming GA 30041. The decision of the 100th Anniversary Committee is final. Winner will be announced in Garden Gateways with an acknowledgement of appreciation. One entry per person.
Please provide the following information:
Name, complete address, email and phone number, Garden Club and Club #. And most importantly
Your Theme entry.
Pinnacle Park-Gwinnett County’s First Arboretum
The City of Norcross recently announced the grand opening of Gwinnett County’s first arboretum at Pinnacle Park, 250 Pinnacle Way, Norcross 30071. The park features 32 species of native trees. Each tree is clearly identified for visitors. A virtual tree tour is available. Check it out!
Norcross Events
City of Norcross: https://www.norcrossga.net/
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/
