This week in the garden – vol 41
Norcross Earth Team sponsors “Fruit Ninja” Cooking Class for Kids
Thirteen 7–12-year-olds became real life “Fruit Ninja” inside the Norcross Garden Club cottage on Sunday, January 23rd. Thanks to members, Susan Bell, Ana Brechtel, Angelika Domschke, Sharon Palmer, Leanne Penman, Trudy Rudert and Gena Spears for facilitating the activity.
Cottage Garden Care Team
No January workdays are planned. Stop by anytime to pull weeds, pick up debris, trim as needed, etc. We also have Plot 3 at Discovery Garden that needs some attention. Invite a friend to spend a little time outdoors with you while tending to our garden! Contact Pam Cammarata if you have questions or need more information.
(770-314-9541; pmcsmile@yahoo.com).
The UGA Extension Gwinnett 2022 annual plant sale is underway
There are excellent plants at affordable prices. Order and Pay by Mail by Friday, March 4th. Plant pickup and bonus sale, Thursday, March 17th. See the attached order form for more details.
Atlanta Botanical Flower Show, Metamorphosis, February 25-27
For details and exhibitor’s guide, follow this link: https://atlantabg.org/calendar/atlanta-botanical-garden-flower-show-metamorphosis/
Dogwood Dialogue Winter Edition
Below is a link to the latest Dogwood Dialogue. It was prepared by Chris Adams, Dogwood District Director. It’s full of dates for opportunities of education and many activities in the district and state.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0awjnca20ljvgso/2022.01%20Winter%20Dialogue%20-Final.pdf?dl=0
- Free Virtual Classes, presented by North Fulton Master Gardeners. Register for all or specific classes. Registration will provide information for joining the webinars and for obtaining a recorded link to view at your leisure if unable to attend the “live” webinar. See details on page 6 of the Dialogue.
- Norcross Garden Club is featured on pages 13,16 and 17.
- Fulton Federation is on page 5.
Save the Dates! Be sure to put these dates on your 2022 calendar!
February Meeting Date Change
Wednesday, February 23rd 12 NOON Brown Bag Lunch
Jason Ulseth- “Chattahoochee River Keeper”
This meeting is open to the Public. Doors will open at 11:30. Bring your lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
Tuesday, March 8-Day Meeting- Staci Colton- “History of Women in Landscape Design”
Tuesday, April 12-Day Meeting- “Plant Sale Prep Meeting”
PLANT SALE - APRIL 22 & 23 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
May - “Celebrate and toast to each other!!” TBA
Plant Sale – APRIL 22 & 23 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
April will be here before we know it! Start your plan for what you can dig from your garden to pass-a-long. Remember to save the sale dates and some time during the preceding week on your calendar. We need all hands on deck to prepare for the sale!
Garden Club of Georgia-Digital Photo Contest-Entries must be submitted by March 15th
For more information, see article on page 4 of the Winter Garden Gateways. The application and contest guidelines were attached to TWIG 39, January 15, 2022.
HELP Wanted
We need a volunteer to write articles about our club activities for the Garden Gateways and the Dogwood Dialogue. Please contact Nancy if you are interested.
Around the community
Norcross Cemetery guided tour, Sunday February 6th, 2pm. See Norcross website for more information.
Movie Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 1:30p and 6:30p at the Norcross Community Center. Light refreshments are served. See Norcross website for more information. https://www.norcrossga.net/
Lionheart Theatre www.lionhearttheatre.org for schedule and tickets
