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BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE WITH RGC

RGC is ready when you are—we are open to all ages and skill levels.  This volunteer organization is like no other. Our garden club offers you opportunities to learn and grow as a gardener and make a positive impact on the community. Established 1951.

The interests and pursuits of our garden club members are diverse: garden therapy, community outreach, conservation, gardens for the challenged, education, pollinators, scholarships, youth, and more.

Field trips to enjoy public and private gardens across the state

Floral Design & Flower Arranging classes and competitions

Speakers & workshops on current gardening trends

Leadership opportunities organizing, planning, & executing projects large and small

Meetings

If you love plants & nature and feel a strong connection to the community, consider attending a meeting. RGC fosters an appreciation for gardening, encourages conservation advocacy, and supports community beautification efforts.  Plan now to join us; RGC is an enduring organization with a rich legacy of education and service.

Refreshments - 9:30 a.m.

Speaker/Program - 10:00 a.m.

Business Meeting - 11:00 a.m.

Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month from September through May

Roswell Area Park Community Activity Building | 10495 Woodstock Road | Roswell, GA 30075

Officers

2023-2025

President – Debbie Vann
1st Vice President – Lisa Ethridge
2nd Vice President – Amy Lacher
Secretary – Carolyn Herndon
Corresponding Secretary – Nancy Moses
Treasurer – Linda Becker
Auditor – Debbie Johnson
Parliamentarian – Stephanie Ludtke

Awards

2022

1st Place

Honorable Mention

Certificates

Cemetery Award Garden Week in Georgia State Botanical Garden Children’s Garden
Social Media   Patron of Scholarship
Gardens for the Challenged   Cherokee Garden Library
National Garden Week   GCG Natural Disaster
Marker Award   GCG Garden Therapy
(2) Publications Award    

1st Place

Honorable Mention

Certificates

Garden Therapy    
Holiday Decorations    

1st Place

Honorable Mention

Certificates

    Blue Star: Gold Star Marker
    Publication
    Penny Pines Program

1st Place

Honorable Mention

Certificates

    Perfect Attendance Award

Civic Project Chairpersons

2023-2025

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Civic Project Chairs Chairperson Co-Chair
Adopt a Road Marcia Camp  
Arbor Day Amy Lacher Lisa Ethridge
ARC Entrance Planters Linda Becker Roz Reiss & Amy Lacher
ARC Adaptive Programs Lisa Ethridge Roz Reiss & Amy Lacher
ARC Centerpieces Lisa Ethridge Debbie Vann
ARC Waist High Gardens (6) RGC Members  
ARC Christmas Decorating Dorothy Juzdan Debbie V & Lisa E.
Awards Co-Chairs Dotty Etris Carolyn Herndon
Birds (Upcoming Project) Debbie Vann Marcia Camp
Garden Therapy Jeannie Nardiello JoAnn Jones
Greeter Linda Lee Parker Members
DD, GCG & Special Projects Debbie Vann Lisa Ethridge
Field Trips Deb Johnson  
Floral Arranging Gretchen Collins  
FFGC Representative Carolyn Herndon Debbie V. & Lisa E.
Fundraiser Dawn McGee Lisa Ethridge
Garden Week in GA Debbie Vann Marcia Camp
GCG Pull-a-Tab/Toiletries Carolyn Herndon Marcia Camp
Historian Carolyn Herndon Debbie Vann
Historical Roswell Cemetery Florence A. Berna Kitty Gold
Horticulture Lesson Members (Hostesses)
Membership / Greeters Members (Hostesses)
National Garden Week Debbie Vann Marcia Camp
Newsletter Carolyn Herndon Debbie Vann
Penney Pines Linda Becker Nancy Moses
Pollinator Garden Lisa Ethridge Debbie V. & Marcia
Publicity Diane Stone Lisa Ethridge
Facebook Lisa Ethridge  
Reflections Dottie Hartford Sandy Hanlon
Roswell Nursing Home Marcia Camp Debbie Vann
Smith Christmas Decorating Dorothy Juzdan Debbie Vann
Sunshine Janice Stoltenberg  
Webmaster Robert Lacher Amy Lacher
Wreaths Across America Deb Johnson Nancy Moses
Youth Outreach Amy Lacher  

Current Projects

  • Adult Recreation Center
  • Roswell Towne Square – Decorations on the Square
  • Pollinator Gardens, Wildlife, and Birdhouses
  • Floral Designing Lessons and Workshops
  • National Garden Week
  • Roswell Historical Cemetery Adopt-A-Plot
  • Community Service
  • Wreaths Across America
  • Arbor Day
  • Smith Plantation – Holiday Decorating
  • Youth Outreach
  • Pull-A-Tab – Ronald McDonald House
  • Garden Week in Georgia

Past Community Projects

  • Historical Barrington Hall
  • Blue and Gold Star Markers
  • Smith Plantation
  • Roswell Towne Square
  • Mimosa Hall
  • City of Roswell Parks and Recreation