This Week in the Garden – Vol 145
Tuesday, January 14th Day Meeting at the Cottage
9:30am check in and refreshments; 10:00 – 11:30 Speaker and meeting.
Please RSVP to Debbie Boyd by Friday, January 10th. (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net).
Program:House Plants-Dos and Don’ts presented by Nicole Caldwell from the UGA Extension Office-Gwinnett.
Please bring to the meeting
· plastic grocery bags for the Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry.
· can pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House.
· cash for raffle tickets.
· Bring your own mug for coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
Cottage Clean-up-Friday, January 3rd 1:30-3:30pm
Our cottage needs some TLC. Please come by on Friday to help “undecorate” and pack away Christmas decorations for next year. Remaining bows will also be boxed up and stored for use next year. If you would like to buy any bows, they are half price! Other tasks include cleaning of all floors, kitchen counters and sink, resetting of tables and chairs.
Annual Dues Payment
Dues for 2025-26 must be paid by January 31, 2025. Dues are $60 per member. Two household members may hold membership for a single payment of $70. You may pay your membership dues at the January meeting with cash, check, debit or credit card. Or mail a check payable to Norcross Garden Club to PO Box 576, Norcross GA 30091. Please email Sue if you mail a check (suezq50@aol.com) You may also make payment via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ at Events@norcrossgardenclub.org.
Garden Therapy Christmas Project
Hazel Ringelstein delivered gift cards totaling $700 to the Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry after our Holiday Party! Gift cards totaling $425 were donated by members and our club contributed $225 in cards. A Heartfelt Thank You to all members who contributed gift cards. These helped provide food and gifts for families in need during the holiday season.
Thanks to all who helped with our Christmas Celebration. The dinner was delicious, we had fun with the gift exchange and enjoyed socializing with old and new garden club friends!
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!
Best wishes for a Happy, Healthy, Blessed New Year!
Monday, January 13th Fulton Federation of Garden Clubs Meeting
Refreshments: 10:15 AM; Meeting: 10:30 AM
Location: Northside Drive Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta 30305. Enter through the handicap door or where the awning is at the office entrance.
Program: Susan Meyers, Monarchs Across Georgia will present: “Monarch Butterflies, Threats and Strategies to Help Recovery”
Please wear your Garden Club name badge and bring cash for Penny Pines, raffle tickets and a tip for the custodians. Contact Kathy Sumner if you would like to carpool 678-357-8684.
Monday, January 13th Gwinnett Masters Gardeners Meeting, 12:30PM
LOCATION: Bethesda Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, GA
TOPIC: Horticultural Therapy-History, Theory and Applications GUEST SPEAKER: Kirk Hines of A.G. Rhodes, a top nursing home provider of senior rehab services and long-term care.
This therapy and rehabilitation program utilizing various plants is a fascinating subject. We look forward to learning more from our speaker.
GCMGA meetings are free and open to the public. If you would like to join in our potluck of soup and sides that day, please bring enough to share with six others.
Garden and Landscape Tips by month
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
Sustainability Tip of the Month from City of Norcross
This month’s Sustainability Tip is all about the Three R’s—Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! First up is Reduce, the unsung hero of sustainability! Reducing waste is the most powerful way to protect our planet and conserve resources. Skip the extra packaging when you shop, ditch plastic straws, choose reusable containers over disposables or even give old items a second life by fixing them instead of tossing them. Every little change helps make a big impact! Let’s reduce, reuse and keep our world green! For more information on recycling, visit https://www.norcrossga.net/1958/Do-Your-Part
Norcross Events (See https://www.norcrossga.net/) for details and more info and the event calendar: https://www.norcrossga.net/calendar.aspx?CID=22#changeDateMonthDropDown
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/
