This week in the Garden – Vol 170
May 18, 2026
Meals on Wheels Work-Day Wednesday, May 20th 11Am at the Cottage
Please join us to assemble flower vases for the MOW clients. These flower vases bring big smiles and great joy to them. Bring your favorite snips. If you have any flowers or greens in your yard, please bring them to the cottage. You may also purchase flowers to contribute to the project. The club will also purchase flowers.
Kathy visited Cosmoflora on Jimmy Carter Blvd. The prices are comparable to Trader Joe’s flower pricing. However, most of the bouquets were smaller. Her assessment is that the pricing and selection is comparable to Trader Joe’s or other grocery stores. She did not think it was worth an extra trip to shop at Cosmoflora.
American Hydrangea Garden Tour, Saturday June 6, 9AM-5PM, Rain or Shine
For tour information visit – https://americanhydrangeasociety.org/Annual-Garden-Tour
National Garden Week June 7-13, 2026
Monday, June 8, 10 AM, Gail Thompson will lead us in creating a beautiful floral arrangement to be displayed throughout the week in Norcross City Hall. All members are welcome to participate. Please bring conditioned flowers from a local grocery store or from your garden. And bring your snips! We’re meeting in the rotunda at City Hall.
Tuesday, June 9, 3:30 PM, Discovery Garden is celebrating its 10th anniversary. All garden club members are invited to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Garden. The mayor, other city officials, the DGP board members and the Norcross Public Arts Commission will also be on hand for the celebration. “Sage,” one of the new white squirrels, will be placed in the Garden.
Wednesday June 10, 9 AM, Carpooling from various locations to Gibbs Garden. Tickets are $12.50 RSVP to Leanne by Friday, June 5th (770.715.4901; leannepenman2@gmail.com)
Thursday, June 11, 4-6 PM, Join us at the Norcross Garden Club Cottage Garden to offer a little TLC. Bring gloves, water bottle, snips, weeding tools, etc. Stay as long as your schedule permits. Enjoy fellowship in the garden and then consider traveling to Peachtree Corners City Hall for an author talk, see below.
Thursday, June 11 6:30PM, Peachtree Corners Garden Club is hosting author David George Haskell who will discuss his book, “How Flowers Made Our World”. Cost is $10. Registration requested. The presentation will be in Peachtree Corners City Hall in the Community Chest room. Link to Author Talk: “How Flowers Made our World” by David George Haskell Tickets, Thursday, June 11 • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Eventbrite
Other Summer Events:
Tuesday, June 30, 10AM, Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication Celebration
At the Carter Presidential Center. RSVP required: www.GardenClubofGeorgia webpage calendar to register. Blue Star Memorial Markers are dedicated to honor all who have served, are serving, or will serve in the United States Armed Forces.
August 16-19, Flower Show School
National Garden Club periodically offers courses for continuing education. The next course is Course 1 of Flower Show School at Bellmere Gardens located in Johns Creek. For more information, https://gardenclubofgeorgia.org/membership-continuing-education/
Summer Cottage Weed Removal and Container Watering
Please think about stopping by the cottage anytime it’s convenient for you to pick up debris, pull some weeds and give the containers a drink of water if needed. Hook up with a garden club friend, neighbor or family member. You will be surprised how much can be accomplished in a short time. If you have any questions about tasks or time commitment, please contact Pam Cammarata (770-314-9541).
Red, White and Blue Gardens and Containers
Don’t forget to take pictures of your Red, White and Blue gardens and/or containers. Hint: a blue container counts as part of the Red, White and Blue theme. Some of the purple annuals are a good substitute for blue. Send your photos to Jeanette Shewbert (jmosowski@gmail or 770.329.1411.
Please complete the Plant Sale Survey We really would like everyone’s input. Now’s the time to jot down your thoughts and ideas while they are fresh in your memory. Email your completed survey to Jeanette (jmosowski@gmail.com)
Please remember to take photos of plants in bloom in your garden that you may be dividing to donate for next year’s sale. Customers really like to see what the plant will look like in bloom. Correct photo signage also helps members as they assist customers with their plant selections.
