This Week in the Garden – Vol 152

May 5, 2025

Tuesday, May 13^th Evening Meeting at the Cottage

6:00 pm Business Meeting-We will start at 6 PM sharp so that we have ample time for our speaker’s presentation.

·        Vote to approve the 2025-2026 Budget (see attached)

·        Vote to approve the incoming Officers for 2025-2027 (see attached)

·        Plant Sale and other club updates

***Very Important:  If you are unable to attend the meeting, Please email your vote for approval (or disapproval) of the Budget and the Slate of Officers to Jeanette Shewbert  (jmosowski@gmail.com) by Monday, May 12^th.

6:30 pm Program: “Historic Uses of Native Plants for Food, Fiber, Medicine and Pigment” presented by Jerry Hightower-a National Park Ranger for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA). He was the first coordinator of the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center. Ranger Hightower’s “twin passions are conserving natural lands and educating about environmental stewardship.” More information about our speaker can be found at:

https://www.chattahoocheeparks.org/announcing-chattahoochee-national-park-conservancy-hightower-award

Dessert and beverages will be served.

Please RSVP to Debbie Boyd by Saturday, May 10^th if you can attend. (Debbie.boyd@comcast.net).

What to bring? 

·        Grocery store plastic bags for Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry

·        Pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House

·        Cash for door prize raffle

Slate of Officers for 2025-2027

Kathy Sumner-President

Angela Harris-1st VP Membership

Jackie Swann and Laurie Wakefield-Co-2nd VP’s Programs

Kristy Spencer-Recording Secretary

Jeanette Shewbert-Corresponding Secretary

Sue Wyatt-Treasurer

Linda Lang-Parliamentarian

Outgoing Officers

Debbie Boyd-1^st VP Membership

Gena Spears- 2^nd VP Programs

Sue Hankins-Recording Secretary

Duluth Garden Club Plant Sale-Saturday, May 10^th, 10A-1P

The sale will be set up at the Southwest Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth, GA 30096. All moms get into the train museum free of charge! Norcross Garden Club is a mentor for the Duluth Garden Club. Leanne Penman is the liaison between the clubs. We donated the majority of our remaining plants from our plant sale to Duluth. They were very happy to receive them and are very grateful for our contribution. If you can, please stop by to support their plant sale. Some of you know Jeanette Laskey, she is the President of the Duluth Garden Club.

Wednesday May 14^th, 10:30am – 2pm (approximate end time)

Fulton Federation of Garden Clubs Awards Luncheon

At Bellmere Garden House, 10777 Bell Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Program begins at 11am; Lunch is at 12:15. Awards and installation of officers follow lunch.

Cost is $15 per person. Please RSVP to Jeanette Shewbert by Tuesday, May 6th (770.329.1411) if you can attend or if you have any questions. More information was in last week’s TWIG, vol 151. Copy is attached to this email.

SAVE THE DATE! American Hydrangea Society-30^th Annual Garden Tour

Saturday, June 14^th, 9am to 5pm – rain or shine!

Tickets are available online at www.americanhydrangeasociety.org  Cost is $40/pp or $60 for two adults residing at the same address. Includes 1 year membership in the Hydrangea Society. See the website for more information. Tickets will also be available on the day of the tour at the first garden. 

Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Please wear comfortable and sturdy shoes.)

May Garden Tips from Pike’s Nurseries

·         Keep the Color Going. There’s still time to plant annuals for spring and summer enjoyment. Plant hot weather loving annuals such as Zinnias, Marigolds, Celosia and Portulaca now.

·         Tomato Time. Keep tomatoes on a regular watering and fertilizer schedule for a bountiful harvest through summer. 

·         Go Crazy with Veggies. Now is the time to plant all summer vegetables including okra, pumpkin, sweet potato, eggplant, peppers, peanuts, watermelon, black-eyed peas, butter peas, butter beans and more. 

·         Plant Now, Enjoy Year After Year. Now is the perfect time to plant long-blooming perennials like daylilies, coneflowers, and Shasta daisies. 

·         Go Tropical. Plant tropical vines at your mailboxes for bright flowers all summer. Try climbing Mandevilla or Bougainvillea. 

·         Feeding Time. Fertilize roses and azaleas now to encourage a second bloom, and continue feeding them on schedule through the month of June. 

·         Water-Wise, Weed-Free Gardening. Mulch all garden beds well to help regulate soil temperature, retain moisture, and keep weeds at bay. 

·         Shield Yourself from the Sun. Make sure to wear a wide-brimmed hat and apply sunscreen when playing in the dirt. 

In the House

·         Move Outdoors. Houseplants can now reside outdoors for the summer. Place houseplant containers in an area that receives partial shade – not direct sun. 

·         Feeding Time. Continue feeding your houseplants monthly and water as needed.

Wishing all Moms and Grandmoms a wonderful and Happy Mother’s Day! Hope you get some time to relax and enjoy the outdoors if the weather permits.