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Thank you, Donors!
On behalf of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. and our State Chairmen, thank you to all who have donated to our many projects and programs! We could not complete our important work serving our communities without your generous support!
Please visit our district web pages for lists of donor clubs.
Best regards,
Lisa Hall
President 2023-2025
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Our GCG Chairmen
| Marianne McConnel
Botanical Gardens |
Glenndolyn Hallman
Garden Therapy |
Kay Peacock
Natural Disasters |
| Jan Thiese
Blue & Gold Star Markers |
Pam Hendrix
Historic Preservation |
Betty Davis
Penny Pines |
| Elaine Bolton
Cherokee Garden Library |
Winette Almon
LeConte-Woodmanston |
Kathryn Litton
Roadside Beautification |
| Carol Reap
Founders Memorial Garden |
Caroline Alford
Marshall Forest |
Ina Hopkins
State Headquarters |
| Willie Maxwell
Community on My Mind State Parks & Public Lands |
Historic Landscape Preservation Fundraiser November 2, 2024
Join your hosts, the Marietta Council of Garden Clubs for a fun-filled and educational day at Fair Oaks. Built in 1850, the home is filled with period furnishings and surrounded by gardens. Activities include Plein Air artists, raffles, tours and two speakers: Trevor Beemon, Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society and Paul Pugliese, Bartow County Extension Coordinator. Lunch will be provided.
Awards
Take a look at our illustrated and expanded Awards Booklet with all of the GCG, Deep South and National Garden Club awards for 2023.
Conventions
Garden Club of Georgia 97th Annual Convention 2025
Save The Date
April 29, 2025 @ 8:00 am - April 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
The Garden Club of Georgia will host the 2025 annual convention in Augusta, Georgia. Pre and post seminars will be available.
Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. March 11-13, 2025 in Valdosta, Georgia
The National Garden Club Annual Convention will be May 18 - 22, 2025 at Embassy Suites, North Charleston, SC.
Publications
The spring 2024 edition of Garden Gateways is now available to read online. Enjoy all of this great colorful issue. Mailed copies will be arriving soon to your mailbox.
To see previous issues beginning summer 2023, visit Publications
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
Garden Club of Georgia Holiday Fundraiser
Please support our fundraising efforts by purchasing holiday bulbs through Flower Power.
To place your order click on the link:
https://gardenclubofgeorgia.fpfundraising.com/
Help us get to our goal of $5000. We can do it!
New to growing Amaryllis? Read this article by GCG Indoor Gardening Resources Chair Shirley McCorkle.
Upcoming Educational Opportunities
Continuing Education
Basic Design I Class - Aug 19, Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16, 2024
UGA Cooperative Extension Office 835 Memorial Drive Griffin, GA 30223
The Garden Club of Georgia in connection with Deep South Unified Project Announces Award
Your club, district or council could win up to $250. For more details click here. To enter, fill out this entry form.