This Week in the Garden – Vol 146
Tuesday, February 11th Day Meeting at the Cottage
10:00am check in and refreshments; 10:30am – 12:00pm Meeting and Program
Please RSVP to Debbie Boyd by Friday, February 7 th (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net).
Program: We will make Valentine cards for Meals on Wheels clients. Join the fun!
Refreshments will include quiche and salad. Feel free to bring a dish to share.
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.
Annual Dues Payment-LAST CALL
Dues for 2025-26 must be paid by Tuesday, February 11th. 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 February 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.You may also go to our website to access PayPal: https://norcrossgardenclub.org/contact/ Scroll down to Membership. Choose single or household and you will be re-directed to PayPal.
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SAVE THE DATE! Friday, February 21st 10am Georgia Arbor Day Celebration
325 Price Place, Norcross 30071 Lions’ Club Concession Area
The Norcross Tree Preservation Board and the Norcross Garden Club will host this celebration. The Baldwin Elementary third graders will plant an honorary tree with Mayor Craig Newton. Dave Long of the Georgia Forestry Commission will provide an insightful talk and there will be a special presentation celebrating the young environmental stewards. Leanne Penman is the Garden Club lead for this event. Garden Club volunteers would need to arrive at 9am. Please contact Leanne if you would like to help. (text or call: 770.715.4901). There will also be a sign-up sheet available at the February meeting.
Annual Plant Sale-April 24, 25, 26 (Thurs-Sat) 10a-7p April 24 & 25; 10a-2p April 26
Digs will begin in March. Start thinking about what plants can be dug from your garden or from a neighbor or friend’s garden. Members are encouraged to dig from their own gardens. If you need help, let us know as soon as possible. If you are able to dig plants, pot plants or label, there will be several opportunities at larger digs where we will need your help. There will be lists at the February meeting for you to indicate your interest. This is our major fundraiser event of the year. All hands are needed to make this a success. Please consider blocking time on your calendars for the week before and the days before the sale to help with preparation and setup.
Stripling Elementary School Garden
There will be a volunteer opportunity at Stripling Elementary in March or April. More details will be available soon.
Monday, February 17th Gwinnett Masters Gardeners Meeting, 12:30PM
LOCATION: Bethesda Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, GA
Program: Moe Hemmings, the Community Outreach Manager at the Atlanta Botanical Garden will speak on Community or Urban Gardening as an Answer to Food Insecurity. Moe will begin her talk at 12:30pm.
GCMGA meetings are free and open to the public. If you would like to join in the potluck luncheon at Noon, please bring a dish serving 8 to share. It’s a good idea to check the website before driving to the meeting in case there has been a change regarding the meeting. https://gwinnettmastergardeners.com/
Sustainability Tip of the Month-Norcross Tree Preservation
The City of Norcross has proudly held the title of Certified Tree City for 20 years.
Since 2011, Norcross has been committed to its “No Net Loss of Trees” policy, ensuring that the tree canopy stays lush and vibrant. The goal is simple, replace any trees removed on government property to keep the green cover intact. And if it’s not possible to replant on the same site, the city makes sure to
plant trees elsewhere, like in parks or public spaces, to preserve that vital tree canopy. Take a nature walk in Johnson Dean Forest located at 145 N. Barton Street and enjoy the trees, plants and birds. This article has interesting facts about the forest. https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/ga-johnsondean-forest
Garden and Landscape Tips by month from Pike Nursery
https://www.pikenursery.com/february-tips
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 are 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/
