Upcoming Meetings

Learn Something New

September 11, 2024 Meeting

9:30 am @ North Shallowford Annex, 4470 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody

"Mushrooms, Common, Consumable, or Just Kooky"

Rose Guerra, Naturalist and Professional Nature Educator

There's just something whimsical about mushrooms that makes people smile. On the flip side, fungi have played a huge role in the evolution of life on Earth, and recent scientific breakthroughs reveal that fungi may provide communication paths between plants in a forest. Basic mushroom identification, common mushrooms (including common edibles), and some of the wackier Georgia mushrooms will be covered.

October 15, 2024 Meeting (Date Change)

9:30 am @ North Shallowford Annex, 4470 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody

"Highway Beautification: Wildflower Project"
Felicity Davis, Landscape Architect Manager, Georgia DOT

Felicity will discuss wildflowers on the Georgia Department of Transportation Right of Way and how they relate to preserving pollinator insects.

November 13, 2024 Meeting

9:30 am @ North Shallowford Annex, 4470 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody

"Native Azaleas and Native Understory Plants"

Charles Andrews, President, Azalea Society of America

Charles Andrews will focus primarily on our native azaleas, underused plants in our gardens. There are two kinds of azaleas: evergreen and deciduous. The evergreen kinds are not native but are all derived from Asian species. Not many people know that of the deciduous azaleas, North America has the most with 17 species. Georgia has more of these deciduous ones than any other state with 12 species. Our natives come in many colors from white to pink and lavender, yellow to orange and red and many are fragrant. Some are low growing, some are tall. By choosing the right species and cultivars, one can have flowers in the garden from April into September.

December 11, 2024 Meeting

Holiday Luncheon (no program)

Details to be determined

Please join us to celebrate the holidays! Our club enjoys a festive luncheon with a restaurant meal or a covered dish luncheon. This is always an enjoyable event with games, good food, and lots of fellowship. There is also the opportunity to donate an unwrapped toy for a children's charity.

January 8, 2025 Meeting

9:30 am @ North Shallowford Annex, 4470 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody

"Container Gardening"
Leslie Robson, Owner, Dragonfly Landscapes and Gardens

Leslie Robson, owner of Dragonfly Landscapes of Chamblee, GA (an independently owned residential design/build company serving the metropolitan Atlanta area) will present a hands-on and power point program of suggestions for container gardens as well as landscape ideas. Her main focus is how people will use and enjoy gardens and how they integrate with the architecture of their homes and their lives.

February 12, 2025 Meeting

9:30 am @ North Shallowford Annex, 4470 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody

"Making Valentine Mug Flower Arrangements"

Service Project by DGC Members - donated to local assisted living centers

Back by popular demand, the DGC members will again join together to create simple but beautiful Valentine-themed floral arrangements in brightly colored coffee mugs. After assembling the arrangements, they will be delivered to Brighton Gardens and the Mansions (or other) assisted living communities to brighten someone's day and provide beauty and Valentine cheer!