Beautification, Conservation, Education
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Garden Club of Georgia 98th Annual Convention 2026
“GCG Celebrates America”
Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Peachtree City, Ga.
Let’s Gather Together! The Magnolia District and The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. invites Garden Club members to The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.’s 98th Annual Convention at the Crown Plaza in Peachtree City, Georgia as “GCG Celebrates America”. The Crown Plaza Hotel and Conference Center offers the perfect setting for the three days of information, fun, shopping, and fellowship. It has gorgeous outdoor scenery, beautiful lakes, and relaxing accommodations.
On April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2026, there will be great workshops for skill development, celebration of garden clubs with awards for projects, and featured speakers to educate members. There will be a raffle for entertainment and a variety of interesting vendors for shopping pleasure. Enjoy the beautiful floral designs by the districts presented for your visual enjoyment plus learn about the educational exhibits which focus on programs of GCG.
Our first speaker Dr. Jaap de Roode will be featured during our opening session of the Convention on April 1st at 10 am so do not be late to check in and start the adventure. Lunch will be on your own followed by an afternoon workshop presented by Suzanne Finger. That evening there will be a district photo gathering, a cash bar and a buffet dinner followed by the world-famous Awards Event. April 2nd will have the business meeting, workshops, and speakers. Our speakers on day two will include Dr. Sheri Dorn, Joe Cook, Katherine Kennedy and Dr. Emily Coffey. The evening speaker will be Dorinda Dallmeyer.
This year we will feature two fee-based workshops featuring two of GCG’s floral designers, Anna Burns on April 1 and Lynn Fronk on April 3. Space for these sessions is limited to the first 20 registrants, so get your registration early!
Rest, relaxation, friendships, education, celebration, and shopping! What a great time you will have if you come! You do not want to miss this convention! Put it on your calendar today! Invite a friend!
Details:
2026 GCG Convention Program Info Complete registration
The Modern Garden Club: Growing Together in the Social Age
This year we begin an exciting new chapter that allows us to share our passion for gardening with a wider audience. Through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Substack, we can highlight our events, celebrate member achievements and exchange ideas instantly with each other.
Our social media mission is probably familiar to you- to cultivate beauty, conservation and education through a lifelong love of gardening. Through social media we extend our educational reach to connect with gardeners of all ages and skill levels to provide continuous learning, creativity and friendship.
We will tend to the hearts of Georgia by posting tips, techniques and green wisdom from the thousands of creative minds of our members. It’s like a potluck of plant knowledge – everyone brings something to grow on.
Awards
Awards Handbook
Our 2026-2027 Awards Handbook has arrived. Take a look at our illustrated and expanded Awards Handbook with all of the GCG, Deep South and National Garden Club awards for 2026-27. And get started on filling out your award applications.
If you were unable to attend the Leadership and Award Workshop this summer, take a look at the presentation available here: Awards Workshop 2025
Publications
Garden Gateways
The latest edition of Garden Gateways has been mailed out and is now available online.
Click the button below to read the current issue. To explore past editions, visit our Publications page.
Landscape Design Newsletter
Come dig into the Basics of Landscape Design
Landscape Design Newsletter Editor, Suzanne Finger is a Georgia-grown, registered Landscape Architect. This four-part series, Landscape Design 101, explores aspects of Landscape Design.
- Issue 1: Functionality in the landscape
- Issue 2: Key ingredients for a landscaper design with good bones
- Issue 3: Plant Selection for outstanding performance in your landscape
- Issue 4: Tips for creating timeless, enjoyable home landscapes
For savvy design tips and a few chuckles, visit Publications
Environmental Newsletter
Protecting Pollinators Chair, Annelle Moore
Article: Winter Habitat for Beneficial Insects? by Terry Johnson, visit Publications
Article: I Admire Butterflies by Terry Johnson, visit Publications
Article: The Great Southeast Pollinator Census by Becky Griffin, visit Publications
Article: Another Symposium for Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail by Willie Maxwell, visit Publications
Upcoming Educational Opportunities
Continuing Education
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The NCG Environmental Zoom Class
Registration is not complete until your check or Zelle payment is received.
The Garden Club of Georgia Basic Design II Course
Pre-Requisite: Basic Design I
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GCG Floral Design Course II
January 21, 2026, February 18,2026, March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026, May 20,2026
Chairman: Beth Wiseman 706-814-4115