This week in the garden – vol 42
Cottage Garden Care Team
No February 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 attention. Invite a friend to spend a little time outdoors with you while tending to our garden! Ask a fellow club member to join you in the 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
Order and Pay by Mail by Friday, March 4th. Plant pickup and bonus sale, Thursday, March 17th.
https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/gwinnett/2022-uga-extension-gwinnett-plant-sale.html
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/
2022 Georgia Legislative Issues of importance to Garden Club of Georgia
The Georgia Legislative session has begun, and many bills are being introduced that concern our members. Okefenokee Swamp protection and Coal Ash disposal are the two big concerns. The Georgia Water Coalition has provided a wonderful summary of the issues being followed - and a request to contact your legislator - you can write your own letter, or use the link provided [which will automatically send to your legislators from the address you provide]. Please see the attached document for more information.
Tuesday, February 8, 2-3pm National Garden Club Webinar “When can we celebrate Olmsted’s Legacy?” by Kirk R. Brown. Frederick Law Olmsted is sometimes referred to as the father of landscape architecture. RSVP to Nancy if you would like to view the webinar at the cottage.
(norcrossgardenclubpresidents@gmail.com)
Tuesday, February 8, 7pm New Members Orientation at the Cottage
Saturday, February 19, Cottage is Rented
Wednesday, February 23, Program Meeting 12 Noon-Norcross Cultural Arts Center-Jason Ulseth- “Chattahoochee River Keeper”
This meeting is open to the Public. Please advertise and invite others to attend. Doors will open at 11:30. Brown Bag Lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
RSVP by Wednesday, February 16th: norcrossgardenclubpresidents@gmail.com
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
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! Start spreading the word about our sale.
May - “Celebrate and toast to each other!!” TBA
The Garden Club of Georgia Annual Convention-April 12-13, 2002-Macon GA
Oleander District invites garden club members to the 94th Annual Convention at Marriott Macon Center, 240 Coliseum Drive, Macon on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12-13, 2022. The Oleander District proudly hosts “Gardening in Macon”. Our special guest is NGC President Mary Warshauer. All Garden Club members are invited.
May - “Celebrate and toast to each other!!” TBA
The Garden Club of Georgia Annual Convention-April 12-13, 2002-Macon GA
Oleander District invites garden club members to the 94th Annual Convention at Marriott Macon Center, 240 Coliseum Drive, Macon on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12-13, 2022. The Oleander District proudly hosts “Gardening in Macon”. Our special guest is NGC President Mary Warshauer. All Garden Club members are invited.
Two ways to register and pay for the Convention: Complete the convention registration form and mail check as instructed on the registration form. Or use Online registration: https://form.jotform.com/211994690426161 to register and pay through PayPal or debit/credit card. Please see the attachments for registration, hotel reservations and other additional information.
