This week in the garden – vol 43
Wednesday, February 23, Program Meeting 12pm-1pm-Norcross Cultural Arts Center. 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.
Learn about the “State of the Chattahoochee” with Jason Ulseth
RSVP by Wednesday, February 16th: norcrossgardenclubpresidents@gmail.com
Plant Sale – APRIL 22 & 23 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
From Cathy Nelmes/Plant Dig Chair 404.455.9537 (mobile)
It’s Time! We can feel Spring in the air. The Annual plant sale is not far away.
We hope that all members can and will participate in one way or another in this year’s sale. We are starting with our first event which is the Training Dig for our newer members. Invitations have gone out. Let Cathy know if she inadvertently missed sending an invite to any new member. Please contact her if you haven't participated in a “dig” or attended a training dig. We want all members to be confident in their own gardens as well as others when we have our Club Digs. It’s all easily done and shows new members how we like to use the resources we have.
Cathy is starting to set up digs and getting supplies such as pots and soil into convenient areas. She will contact those who have been active in the past as well as other members who may be more available now. Please call or text her your availability as well. Check out your gardens if you haven't been out there in a bit - shrubs and trees are starting to bud, daffodils are up, our perennials are not far behind! Think about what you may be able to contribute from your garden for the sale.
Plant Dig - March 5th, Saturday, 10AM
In the garden of Meryl and Bob Wilkerson. 301 Dogwood Circle, Norcross GA
Contact Leanne Penman if you are interested in participating. (770-715-4901)
From Nancy and Jenny:
There will be no cottage rentals the month of April. We will be collecting Garden Treasures in the cottage April 1-17. Please keep the week of the 18th-24th open as much as possible to help with the plant sale. It is our big event and every member is needed.
MONDAY, April 18th -Day/Evening Meeting- “Plant Sale Prep” Meeting. Bring your pass-alongs. (Please note date change)
Georgia Arbor Day Celebration, Sunday February 20th 2-3PM, Norcross Historic Cemetery
The Norcross Earth Team (our Youth Garden Club) will be celebrating Georgia Arbor Day on Sunday, February 20th from 2-3pm. We would love members to share the attached Arbor Day flyer with family and friends, on their FB pages as well as on NextDoor.
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).
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.
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
Dates to Remember
Saturday, February 19th-Cottage is rented.
Tuesday, March 8-Day Meeting- Staci Colton- “History of Women in Landscape Design”
Monday, April 18th-Day/Evening Meeting “Plant Sale Prep”
May Meeting TBD “Celebrate and Toast each other!”
April 12-13, 2022-Macon GA-The Garden Club of Georgia Annual Convention
