About Us
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
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 |
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