This Week in the Garden – Vol 149
All about the Plant Sale!
April 11, 2025
Annual Spring Plant Sale –Thursday, Friday, and Saturday-April 24th–April 26th
10A-7P Thursday and Friday; 10A-2P Saturday
Plant Drop Off Days: Monday, April 21st and Tuesday, April 22nd (Please note that no one will be at the cottage on Saturday, April 19th and Easter Sunday, April 20th to help unload plants.)
Plant Sale Prep Days at the cottage April 21-23
Our plant sale will be here soon! It’s not too late to volunteer to be co-chairs for the sale. We have many tasks, and it would be most helpful to have two to four volunteers to help organize the work. Please contact Kathy Sumner for more information and to volunteer. If several members step up to help with the organization of the sale, it will be manageable work for all. Kathy will be available to mentor and assist. Please call Kathy with questions (678-357-8684).
Get ready everyone! We need plants! Have you been digging in your gardens? PLEASE make a list of the plant names and estimated quantity that you will bring for the Plant Sale. Send the list to Kathy by Wednesday, April 16th (kesumner@att.net) She needs time to compile a master plant inventory list so signs can be made for the sale. Don’t forget to ask neighbors or friends if they have plants they can dig and donate to our sale.
Potting guidelines from Kathy Sumner
o Use black #1 size black plastic pots.
o Place a coffee filter in the bottom of the pot. (Optional)
o Add dried leaves. Then top with a small amount of soil.
o Place the plant in a pot and add more soil. Make sure the roots are covered and tucked in.
o Yellow labels are available at the cottage.
o All plants brought to the cottage for the sale must be potted in #1 black plastic pots, clean of any dead leaves, and LABELED.
§ Soil is available at Dorothy Archer’s driveway, 60 Buchanan Street, Norcross. Look for the tarp on the right side of the driveway. There is a shovel for your use. Bring your own buckets to transport the soil. Please replace the tarp and shovel.
- Two final digs are scheduled for next week.Volunteers are needed to help with digging, potting, and plant labeling. PLEASE text Kathy and let her know if you can help. (Kathy: 678-357-8684) Stay for as long as your schedule permits.
¨ Monday, April 14th 10A-?? Kathy Sumner’s garden. 5966 Exeter Circle, Norcross 30071
¨ Wednesday, April 16th 10A-?? Meryl Wilkerson’s garden. 301 Dogwood Circle, Norcross 30071
§ Please remember to collect large tray-type boxes from Costco, Sam’s, or Aldi. We need these for customers to carry their plant purchases to their vehicles.
Remember to save the sale dates and time during the preceding week on your calendar. Please use the Signup Genius link to register which days/times/ tasks you can help. We ask members who can, to donate time on the sale prep days and to work at least one 2-hour shift during the sale. You are welcome to volunteer for multiple shifts and multiple days.
To have a successful sale, we need all hands-on deck. Questions? Contact Kathy Sumner (text:678.357.8684) Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CABAD2FABFDC43-41964166-2025
Treasures and House Plants needed for the Sale.
We are collecting “treasures” to sell inside the cottage during the plant sale. If you would like an item returned to you if it doesn’t sell, please label the item with your name. Please look around your homes and gardens for items that would be of interest to gardeners-decorative pots, yard art, garden tools, garden related magazines/books, seeds. Please, no sleeping bags, camping related items, household items (unless they have a garden theme). If you would not buy it, don’t bring it!
House plants are also needed for the sale and will be displayed in the cottage. Look around to see if you have any that you can divide to share for the sale. If you know the light and watering requirements for your house plant, please include an information card.
Spread the word! Our members are our best advocates for letting others know about our sale. Attached are copies of the plant sale flyer in English and Spanish. Please post where you can and promote on your personal Facebook and Instagram accounts.
The annual plant sale is our club’s most important fundraiser. To be successful, your participation and support is needed. Most importantly, please respond to the requests for information. And let Kathy know if you are interested in considering a co-chair role.
Pinnacle Park Arboretum Ribbon Cutting-Friday April 25th 2pm
Join Mayor Newton and the Tree Preservation Board as Norcross celebrates Gwinnett County’s first Arboretum! The city arborist will take visitors on a tour of the trees in Pinnacle Park’s Arboretum!
Peachtree Farm Spring Plant Sale
Peachtree Farm, 356 Research Court, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
The sale dates are as follows:
Saturday, April 19th, 9am-3pm
Monday, April 21st, 3pm-7pm
Tuesday, April 22nd, 3pm-7pm
Wednesday, April 23rd, 3pm-7pm
Peachtree Farm is a nonprofit urban farm dedicated to providing vocational opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All plants are planted and grown by individuals with disabilities. For a full list of available plants (updated regularly) please seehttps://www.peachtreefarm.org/plant-and-pot-sale
Gather on the River The Garden Club of Georgia 97th Annual Convention
April 29-30, 2025, Augusta, GA Riverfront Marriott
Register by 4/18/25 to avoid late fees.
For more information: https://gardenclubofgeorgia.org/annual-conventions/
You can find a copy of the Convention Registration Form on page 7 of the Spring 2025 Garden Gateways which you should have received in the mail.
