"Starting Your Garden" - Saturday, March 19, 9:00 to 10:00 amWe're planning many more classes at the garden this year. We hope you can join us. All classes are free and open to the community.
Mary Leight from the DeKalb Master Gardener Association will lead a workshop that will cover a variety of topics related to starting the year’s garden. Mary has a depth of experience with gardening in the Atlanta area and we are fortunate to have her share her insights. Site preparation, planning the growing season, planting seeds, transplanting, fertilizing, and other topics will be covered. This is a great time for new and experienced gardeners to get advice, ask questions, and learn ways to get the 2011 growing season started.
"Growing a Successful Garden" - Sunday, April 3, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Bill Yoder from Yoder Farms will conduct a workshop covering plant varieties, seeds vs. transplants, crop rotation, when to plant, handling sprawling crops (how to stake tomatoes and/or use cages), and pest control tips. Bill is an experienced farmer and educator, and we are lucky to have him come and share his wisdom.
"Organic Pest Control" - Saturday, April 30, 9:00 to 10:00 am
John Sherrod, who heads our garden’s education program, will conduct a workshop on organic pest control. This workshop will focus on existing pest problems in the garden, organic options for control and how to tell friend from foe. We will also cover companion planting as a way to discourage pests.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Henderson Park Community Garden Workshops
Friday, March 4, 2011
"Green" Community Events
Northlake Electronics Recycling Day, March 19, 2011
Bring all of your old TV’s, VCR’s, cell phones, telephones, pc’s, printers, microwave ovens, and any other electronic devices and dry rechargeable batteries to be recycled at the Northlake Electronics Recycling Event. Help us to be “Green” and keep these toxic items out of our landfills! The Northlake Community Alliance, Inc (NCA), Simon Northlake Mall, and Electronic Recycling Services (ERS) are sponsoring a free (except for a $10 lead disposal fee for TV’s) electronics recycling event at Northlake Mall parking lot, in front of Macy’s on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Tax-deductable donations requested will benefit the community work of NCA and Simon Youth Foundation. For more information go to www.nlake.org or www.northlakemall.com
Northlake Community Shred Day, April 30, 2011
Northlake Community Alliance, Inc. ( NCA), Resurgens Bank, and Eagle Secure Shredding will host its 3rd Community Shred Day on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9:00 am until 12 pm in the Resurgens Bank parking lot (2300 Henderson Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30345). Bring those old tax records, canceled checks, and any kind of sensitive paper document for completely secure shredding. The cost is free but we will be requesting tax-exempt donations to support the work of the Northlake Community Alliance, Inc. in the Northlake community. There will be a limit of 5 copier paper sized boxes or equivalent bags etc. Arrangements can be made for large shred jobs by contacting Ian Taylor at Eagle Secure Shredding (770-619-5300). For more information go to www.nlake.org or www.resurgensbank.com.
Bring all of your old TV’s, VCR’s, cell phones, telephones, pc’s, printers, microwave ovens, and any other electronic devices and dry rechargeable batteries to be recycled at the Northlake Electronics Recycling Event. Help us to be “Green” and keep these toxic items out of our landfills! The Northlake Community Alliance, Inc (NCA), Simon Northlake Mall, and Electronic Recycling Services (ERS) are sponsoring a free (except for a $10 lead disposal fee for TV’s) electronics recycling event at Northlake Mall parking lot, in front of Macy’s on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Tax-deductable donations requested will benefit the community work of NCA and Simon Youth Foundation. For more information go to www.nlake.org or www.northlakemall.com
Northlake Community Shred Day, April 30, 2011
Northlake Community Alliance, Inc. ( NCA), Resurgens Bank, and Eagle Secure Shredding will host its 3rd Community Shred Day on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9:00 am until 12 pm in the Resurgens Bank parking lot (2300 Henderson Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30345). Bring those old tax records, canceled checks, and any kind of sensitive paper document for completely secure shredding. The cost is free but we will be requesting tax-exempt donations to support the work of the Northlake Community Alliance, Inc. in the Northlake community. There will be a limit of 5 copier paper sized boxes or equivalent bags etc. Arrangements can be made for large shred jobs by contacting Ian Taylor at Eagle Secure Shredding (770-619-5300). For more information go to www.nlake.org or www.resurgensbank.com.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Oakhurst Plant Sale
Plant Sale at OCGP, how does it work?
Here is what is available when:
Spring, March 1- April 15: Over 50 varieties available-lettuce, Asian greens, arugula, kale, swiss chard, and other spring goodies are available
Summer, April 9-June 15: 50 types of tomato incl. heirloom, 30 types of pepper, 20 types of eggplant, basil, cucumbers, and many other fun summer goodies will be available
Fall, September 1-October 15:Over 50 varieties available –lettuce, Asian greens, arugula, kale, swiss chard, and other fall goodies are available
We start selling plants March 1, but our Plant Sale Festival Day is April 8,9, and 10, 2011
Garden Member Preview Sale: Friday, April 8, 6-8 p.m.
Open to the Public: Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Open to the Public: Sunday, April 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Featuring summer vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, flowers, succulents, native plants, and more!
Plants are coming from:
Oakhurst Garden greenhouse – vegetables, flowers, perennials, herbs
Holy Spirit Nursery – herbs
Johnson Nursery- fruit trees and shrubs
EcoAddendum – native plants to promote birds, bees, butterflies populations in your yard
Southeast Succulents – both hardy and non-hardy succulents
You will find everything you need!
Plant Sale Location
Plant Sale is located in the front yard of the Gardenhouse. OCGP is located in the Oakhurst neighborhood just south of Agnes Scott College in the City of Decatur.
435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA 30030, www.oakhurstgarden.org
How do I pay?
Except for April 8,9, and 10, the plant sale acts on an honor
system. All plants are well labeled and priced. Come anytime during daylight hours, choose what you would like to purchase, and pay by dropping exact cash or a check made out to OCGP in the locked mailbox next to the front door. We check it daily.
Here is what is available when:
Spring, March 1- April 15: Over 50 varieties available-lettuce, Asian greens, arugula, kale, swiss chard, and other spring goodies are available
Summer, April 9-June 15: 50 types of tomato incl. heirloom, 30 types of pepper, 20 types of eggplant, basil, cucumbers, and many other fun summer goodies will be available
Fall, September 1-October 15:Over 50 varieties available –lettuce, Asian greens, arugula, kale, swiss chard, and other fall goodies are available
We start selling plants March 1, but our Plant Sale Festival Day is April 8,9, and 10, 2011
Garden Member Preview Sale: Friday, April 8, 6-8 p.m.
Open to the Public: Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Open to the Public: Sunday, April 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Featuring summer vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, flowers, succulents, native plants, and more!
Plants are coming from:
Oakhurst Garden greenhouse – vegetables, flowers, perennials, herbs
Holy Spirit Nursery – herbs
Johnson Nursery- fruit trees and shrubs
EcoAddendum – native plants to promote birds, bees, butterflies populations in your yard
Southeast Succulents – both hardy and non-hardy succulents
You will find everything you need!
Plant Sale Location
Plant Sale is located in the front yard of the Gardenhouse. OCGP is located in the Oakhurst neighborhood just south of Agnes Scott College in the City of Decatur.
435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA 30030, www.oakhurstgarden.org
How do I pay?
Except for April 8,9, and 10, the plant sale acts on an honor
system. All plants are well labeled and priced. Come anytime during daylight hours, choose what you would like to purchase, and pay by dropping exact cash or a check made out to OCGP in the locked mailbox next to the front door. We check it daily.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
WWGC on Channel 11
Last Friday, Valerie Hoff, from Channel 11, came to Libby's house to do a story on the Valentines we had been making for the Veterans. With Libby and me was Joanne Bennett, DeKalb Federation Garden Therapy Chairman and Eugenia Rucker, the Art Teacher from Midvale Elementary, plus 2 students from Midvale were also present. This event will air on Channel 11 tomorrow, Thursday, February 10 at 11:00pm and if it snows, it will air on Saturday, February 12 at 9:00am. Many Thanks to Libby, for once again, making sure that our Veterans know that they are not forgotten on Valentine's Day. Valentine cards were also made for our neighborhood shut-ins and will be personally delivered along with a small box of candy.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Northlake Retail News and Updates
At the mall, Seasons Restaurant, Old Navy, and Social Expressions Card Shop are all closed or in the process of closing.
The new Chick-fil-A construction is underway at the old Taco Bell site at Northlake Festival and it is planned to open in very late April/early May.
Anyone interested in updates about the new Northlake Festival Chick-fil-A can become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/northlakecfa <http://www.facebook.com/northlakecfa> or see updates at www.cfanorthlake.com <http://www.cfanorthlake.com/> .
The AJ Wright at Cofer Crossing is closing and will become HomeGoods (another TJ Maxx concept). That's good news!
There is a new hyper-local news website for our area. Great way to keep up with what is going on ...
http://tucker.patch.com/
Monday, November 8, 2010
2010 Neighborhood Summit and Green Expo
Have you registered? |  | |
| Greetings! Do you see your association listed?! Oak Grove, Hidden Creek Subdivsion Homeowners' Association, DeKalb Neigborhood Leadership Alumni Association, Carriage Woods Civic Association, Hartwood Estates HOA, Sagamore Hills Civic Association, Shoal Creek Preserve Homeowner's Association, Carlisle Commonwealth. | | | ||||||||||
Thursday, September 2, 2010
2010 Decatur Garden Tour
Decatur Garden Tour Seeks Marketplace Vendors Selling Garden Related Items/Services
The Decatur Garden Tour, presented by Leslie Erickson, Prudential Georgia Realty and supporting two of Decatur’s non-profits – the Oakhurst Community Garden Project and the Decatur Preservation Alliance, is hosting a Marketplace for this year's tour.
The 22nd annual Decatur Garden Tour will take place Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26. Celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Oakhurst neighborhood, most of the gardens on the tour will be in that area. We expect at least 300 people to participate.
NEW this year! We are adding a marketplace to the weekend. The market place will take place Sunday, September 26, from noon-5 p.m. in Harmony Park, which is located in downtown Oakhurst. The marketplace will feature garden-themed vendors.
The marketplace is open to the entire community. Tickets are not required to visit the marketplace.
If you are interested in participating in the marketplace, please contact Stephanie, director@oakhurstgarden.org, (678) 642-4977 for an application.
For more information about the Decatur Garden Tour, visit www.decaturgardentour.com.
Application Details Below
Participation Cost, vendors are welcome to bring a market tent:
* Exhibitor Booth with two chairs/one table provided -$25
* Exhibitor Booth, business provides own table and chairs - $15
* Non Profit Booth with two chairs/one table provided -$10
* Non Profit Booth non profit provides own table and chairs-$0
Pertinent Information:
* Harmony Park is located at the corner of Oakview Road and East Lake Drive in downtown Oakhurst.
* The exhibit area will be open from noon to 5:00 p.m. (set up starts at 10:00 a.m., breakdown will need to be completed by 6:30 p.m.)
* Ticket cost for the Decatur Garden Tour is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
* Ticket cost includes access to all gardens on the tour.
* The Decatur Garden Tour is being promoted via several media outlets.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Stephanie Van Parys svanparys@hotmail.com (678) 642-4977.
Decatur Garden Tour Marketplace
Sunday, September 26, 2010, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibitor Booth Application
Name of Company:
Contact:
Type of Service:
Mailing Address:
Phone number:
Email:
Website:
Exhibitor Booth with two chairs/one table provided -$25 _____
Exhibitor Booth, business provides own table and chairs - $15 _____
Non Profit Booth with two chairs/one table provided -$10 _____
Non Profit Booth non profit provides own table and chairs-$0 _____
Signature of Sponsor/Exhibitor:___________________________
Payment for booths must be made by check and made payable to “Oakhurst Community Garden Project”.
Please mail completed form and checks to:
Oakhurst Community Garden Project
435 Oakview Road
Decatur, GA 30030
Director@oakhurstgarden.org
The Decatur Garden Tour, presented by Leslie Erickson, Prudential Georgia Realty and supporting two of Decatur’s non-profits – the Oakhurst Community Garden Project and the Decatur Preservation Alliance, is hosting a Marketplace for this year's tour.
The 22nd annual Decatur Garden Tour will take place Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26. Celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Oakhurst neighborhood, most of the gardens on the tour will be in that area. We expect at least 300 people to participate.
NEW this year! We are adding a marketplace to the weekend. The market place will take place Sunday, September 26, from noon-5 p.m. in Harmony Park, which is located in downtown Oakhurst. The marketplace will feature garden-themed vendors.
The marketplace is open to the entire community. Tickets are not required to visit the marketplace.
If you are interested in participating in the marketplace, please contact Stephanie, director@oakhurstgarden.org, (678) 642-4977 for an application.
For more information about the Decatur Garden Tour, visit www.decaturgardentour.com.
Application Details Below
Participation Cost, vendors are welcome to bring a market tent:
* Exhibitor Booth with two chairs/one table provided -$25
* Exhibitor Booth, business provides own table and chairs - $15
* Non Profit Booth with two chairs/one table provided -$10
* Non Profit Booth non profit provides own table and chairs-$0
Pertinent Information:
* Harmony Park is located at the corner of Oakview Road and East Lake Drive in downtown Oakhurst.
* The exhibit area will be open from noon to 5:00 p.m. (set up starts at 10:00 a.m., breakdown will need to be completed by 6:30 p.m.)
* Ticket cost for the Decatur Garden Tour is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
* Ticket cost includes access to all gardens on the tour.
* The Decatur Garden Tour is being promoted via several media outlets.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Stephanie Van Parys svanparys@hotmail.com (678) 642-4977.
Decatur Garden Tour Marketplace
Sunday, September 26, 2010, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibitor Booth Application
Name of Company:
Contact:
Type of Service:
Mailing Address:
Phone number:
Email:
Website:
Exhibitor Booth with two chairs/one table provided -$25 _____
Exhibitor Booth, business provides own table and chairs - $15 _____
Non Profit Booth with two chairs/one table provided -$10 _____
Non Profit Booth non profit provides own table and chairs-$0 _____
Signature of Sponsor/Exhibitor:___________________________
Payment for booths must be made by check and made payable to “Oakhurst Community Garden Project”.
Please mail completed form and checks to:
Oakhurst Community Garden Project
435 Oakview Road
Decatur, GA 30030
Director@oakhurstgarden.org
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