This week in the garden – vol 44
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 Tuesday, February 22nd: norcrossgardenclubpresidents@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 22nd,1:30-2:30 at the cottage-Flower arranging
We will make mini flower arrangements for the tables for Wednesday’s program meeting at the community center and for Meals on Wheels to be delivered with the lunches. Please bring anything pretty from your yard, such as lenten roses, daffodils, camellia. Also please bring any extra, small, clean, clear jars you may have and your clippers.
Plant Sale – APRIL 22 & 23 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
March Digs and member questions about plant donations, please contact Cathy Nelmes/Plant Dig Chair 404.455.9537 (mobile)
Plant Dig - March 5th, Saturday, 10AM
Garden of Meryl and Bob Wilkerson. 301 Dogwood Circle, Norcross GA
Contact Leanne Penman if you are interested in participating. (770-715-4901)
April 1-17. BRING GARDEN TREASURES for the sale to the cottage.
MONDAY, April 18th “Plant Sale Prep” Meeting. Bring your pass-alongs to the cottage.
April 18-21 PLANT SALE PREP WEEK. Plan some time on your calendar to help prep for our big event.
April 24-25 Plant Sale Clean-up
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/
The UGA Extension Gwinnett 2022 annual plant sale-Order deadline is March 4th
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
Tuesday, March 8th Program Day Meeting, Norcross Community Center
Staci Colton from the Cherokee library at the Atlanta History Center will be speaking on the History of women in Landscape design.
Monday, March 14th Fulton Federation meeting -Roswell Area Park Community Activity Building; 10495 Woodstock Rd; Roswell, GA 30075. ALL ARE INVITED! Fellowship begins at 9:30 and the speaker/meeting begins at 10. Speaker is Jennifer Petritz on “Caring for your Hydrangeas.” There will also be a vote on Fulton Federation By-Laws changes announced at their January meeting.
Arbor Day Tree Planting at the Cottage
Joy Penland and Leanne Penman transplanted a Shoal Creek Chaste Tree (genus VItex agnus-castus) from Joy’s back garden to the cottage garden on Georgia Arbor Day, February 18th. Its new home is outside the dining room windows. The Chaste tree has desirable qualities for the urban landscape. It blooms violet flowers which are a magnet for pollinators. The foliage is fragrant, and it is drought and deer tolerant. It is also touted as one of the best plants for Georgia gardens. Thank you Joy for your contribution! And thank you to Leanne and Joy for planting our new tree!
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).
April 12-13, 2022-Macon GA-The Garden Club of Georgia Annual Convention
Please see TWIG 43 for Registration forms and other information.
May 5th Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Train and Plant Symposium and native Plant Sale
Online registration begins on February 25th. Attached is a copy of the mail in form. For more information,
Visit: www.rosalynncarterbutterflytrail.org Cost is $50 per person, and it includes lunch.
Tuesday, May 10th The Fulton Federation of Garden Clubs Awards at Bellmere Garden House
Fulton Federation Awards Luncheon will be held Tuesday, May 10 at Bellmere Garden House. The speaker is Gretchen Collins, a certified designer. Expect the following: Registration begins at 10:30, meeting and program at 11:00, luncheon 12:30-2:00. Fulton Federation Awards will be given.
The North Fulton Master Gardeners Announce the Spring 2022 Gardening Lecture Series
Don't miss these incredible opportunities to learn more about gardening in metro Atlanta. Each class emphasizes practical gardening activities at the time of year that is best suited for that activity. The classes will also be available for later viewing https://www.youtube.com/northfultonmastergardeners.
Composting at Home - Sunday, February 6 at 2:00 pm EST
Pruning & Maintaining Shrubs - Tuesday, February 15 at 7:00 pm EST
Protecting Georgia's Pollinators - Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 pm EST
All About Plant Toxins - Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 pm EST
Lawn Alternatives for a Healthier Environment - Sunday, March 20 at 2:00 pm EST
Intro to Hydroponics: Learning the Basics to Enjoy Growing Without Soil - Sunday, March 27 at 2:00 pm
More details at https://www.nfmg.net/communityclasses.htm
