A new home makeover design competition media series is underway for homeowners in metro Atlanta-area communities, including East Cobb, and candidates are being accepted now as the casting process is underway.
The project is coordinated by Open the Junk Drawer, a creative agency behind the Zillow Gone Wild, Brother vs Brother, Giada in the Kitchen, and Trading Spaces series.
We heard from Rachel Macy, the casting director, who got in touch with us via the recommendation of several East Cobb real estate agents, and told us they’ve tapped into some East Cobb neighborhoods and would like to have some casting candidates from this community.
The still-to-be-named design series is casting now through the end of June, with filming potentially starting in late July.
Here’s what we got from the Macy about what she’s looking for in casting candidates:
“In a nutshell, we’re searching for amazing homeowners and their neighbors to compete for the best room makeover. This friendly competition films over several days and takes rooms from regular to wow. There’s a cash prize for the winner, a whole lot of fun, designer expertise for both teams, and an amazing reveals at the end.”
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McFarlane Nature Park has been awarded Level 1 Accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens.
The Park stands out for its tree collection which includes specimens of every Piedmont-region native tree, except two that want to grow in the mountains. Fourteen different species of Oak live at the Park, highlighting the diversity of this keystone genus that supports more other living species than any other kind of tree.
The arboretum provides an opportunity for visitors to see trees that belong in this ecoregion and which could also be planted on their own properties.
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The East Cobb Quilters’ Guildis proud to present Georgia Celebrates Quilts, our 20th Biennial Quilt Show and Market, June 4-6, 2026, at the Cobb County Civic Center. It is Georgia’s largest continuing juried and judged Quilt Show with over 300 quilts by artists from all over Georgia. Beautiful handmade ribbons and over $4,000 in cash prizes will be awarded by nationally certified judges. From artful wall quilts to traditional bed coverings, this show has something for everyone.
Come see the quilts, shop with the vendors, and participate in the raffles. Your interest demonstrates the powerful effect of the quilt-making arts and their ability to strengthen friendships and contribute to our community as a whole.
The purpose of Georgia Celebrates Quilts is to promote the appreciation of quilt making, to encourage excellence in quilt making, and to present the best in traditional and contemporary quilted works. The quilts in the show were entered by their makers, then selected for display by a jury, and judged for visual impact and technical skill by nationally-certified judges. The quilts on display come from all over Georgia and represent a wide range of styles, sizes, techniques and inspiration, and were made by quilters of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels. Every visitor will find quilts that speak to them.
Raffle Quilt
We are excited to present “Terrazzo” the 2026 raffle quilt made by the members of the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild. Thank you for your interest in buying tickets to win this great quilt! “Terrazzo” measures 76″ x 87.″
Proceeds from the raffle support the educational mission of the Guild, providing workshops and lectures by nationally and internationally known quilt artists. If you’re not already a member, why not check out our programs, join online and be part of the fun!
One of our absolute favorite local gems is joining us at Georgia Celebrates Quilts 2026 — and we could not be more excited to welcome Stitched Gifts from right here in Marietta!
Stitched is so much more than a quilt shop — it is a boutique, class venue, fabric store, and crafting community all in one! They specialize in t-shirt quilts, memory quilts, longarm services, and custom handmade sewn gifts, and their boutique is filled with locally handmade treasures for everyone. Winner of the Best of Georgia Award!
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Calling all gardeners, the Seed Library is back this spring at four new library locations near you!
Cobb County Public Library’s Seed Library is a system-wide, community-based initiative designed to promote local gardening, sustainable food practices, and biodiversity preservation by enabling people to get seeds designed to grow in our region.
These portable catalogs of seed packets are organized by seed type with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Folks may take up to 3 packets per day for use in home gardens and landscapes.
February 2, 2026 through June 4, 2026 while supplies last: East Cobb Library, North Cobb Library, Powder Springs Library, Sweetwater Valley Library.
In 2025, over 3600 seed packets went out to local gardeners.
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Thyme to Read is Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County adult book discussion group for individuals who enjoy reading and thoughtful conversation around environmental and horticultural themes.
Participants discuss selected books that explore nature, gardening, sustainability, and our relationship with the natural world. Meetings are held virtually on the second Friday of select months from 10:15 to 11:30 am.
The next Thyme to Read virtual meeting is scheduled for February 13. Meetings will be held via Zoom, and open to the public. Join in!
*All books are available from the Cobb County Library System.
The Serviceberry: Abundance & Reciprocity by Robin Wall Kimmerer February 13, 2026
Kimmerer writes of the concept of reciprocity and gift economies through the lens of the serviceberry plant and its relationship with the natural world. The book contrasts the serviceberry’s natural abundance and generosity with human-centric models of scarcity and competition. Kimmerer uses the serviceberry as a metaphor for a more sustainable and interconnected way of living, encouraging readers to consider how a focus on mutual care and gratitude can lead to a more flourishing world.
Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert MacFarlane March 13, 2026
Though the title conjures up fictional fantasy, this is a work of non-fiction, exploring the Earth’s literal underworld, as well as the metaphorical, and the human relationship with them. Macfarlane delves into caves, mines, glacial crevasses, catacombs, and even nuclear waste storage facilities, examining how these spaces shape our understanding of time, memory, and the future. He connects these subterranean landscapes to human history, myth, and our current ecological crisis, prompting reflection on our role as ancestors to future generations.
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan April 10, 2026
Over several years, Tan records her observations of the birds in her backyard, documenting their behaviors, personalities, and the evolution of her own understanding of them. The book features Tan’s journal entries as well as her own sketches of the birds, adding a personal, joyful, and artistic touch to her narrative.
Playground tells the story of Todd Keane, a tech billionaire facing dementia, who reflects on his life, his friendship with Rafi Young, and the creation of the fictional social media platform “Playground,” which is heavily gamified. The novel also features Evie Beaulieu, a marine biologist, and Ina Aroita, a sculptor, who are part of Todd’s and Rafi’s intertwined lives. The narrative alternates between Todd’s first-person account and third-person perspectives on the lives of these interconnected characters. The novel explores themes of friendship, technology, artificial intelligence, the impact of human actions on the environment, and the nature of memory and identity. It also delves into the potential for technology to both connect and divide, and the consequences of our actions on the planet.
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The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County are thrilled to invite the community to celebrate spring with two beloved annual traditions: the 26th Annual Plant Sale & Expo and the 23rd Annual Garden Tour. Both events highlight the beauty of gardening, the joy of community, and the importance of horticultural education.
26th Annual Plant Sale & Expo
Dates: April 17–18, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Jim R. Miller Park
Admission & Parking: Free
Celebrate spring with a wide selection of plants at every price range, all homegrown by local Master Gardeners. Explore the Kids Corner for free play and learning activities, browse the Yard Sale for unique finds, and shop from an array of vendors offering:
This self-guided tour offers inspiration for incorporating native plants into your yard or patio. Attendees will enjoy visiting four unique sites in any order, with homeowners and Master Gardener Volunteers available to answer questions. The event will be held rain or shine.
Supporting Community Education
Proceeds from both events benefit:
Community gardening education classes in Cobb County and beyond
Scholarships for horticulture students
Local demonstration gardens maintained by the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County
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Last Friday we posted some general information about the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, which the Cobb Master Gardener Volunteers are coordinating locally at a number of locations in the county Aug. 22-23.
Among those venues is McFarlane Nature Park (280 Farm Road, off Paper Mill Road) in East Cobb, a private passive park that’s operated by The Cobb Land Trust and that features a wide variety of plants and nature trails and offers programs about nature conservation to the public.
We’ve heard from Karin Guzy, Chair of The Cobb Land Trust, who tells us that signs have gone up at McFarlane to let visitors know about the census, which according to the Cobb Master Gardeners, will “document the insects that keep our gardens blooming and our food supply secure.”
Guzy says the signs at McFarlane:
” . . . are part of a summer-long program to educate visitors about the eco-services provided by bugs who support and sustain us. More than just pollinating our food supplies, insects break down waste, feed birds and other animals, aerate the soil and release nutrients from decaying plants. We literally cannot live without them. Even mosquitoes are packed with protein and provide a food source for birds, other insects, bats, amphibians and reptiles.
“In 2021, McFarlane volunteers built a small meadow to attract more insects to the property and enhance the environment for the birds. Over 350 plants were installed and hundreds of seeds were added—all native to this geographic area.
“The meadow has progressed with some plants showing up from seed this year, four years after being planted. Bluebirds and Purple Martins have adopted the Meadow and a wide variety of insects have appeared to make it their home.
“The ongoing effort is intended to aid in slowing the shocking decline of insect populations by enlisting homeowners in making them welcome.”
The Cobb Master Gardener volunteers will be at McFarlane on Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to do the counting and help those who participate.
“The Census invites participants to spend 15 minutes recording the pollinators that they see in a small area they have chosen.” Guzy tells us. “The GSEPC website provides help in learning how to identify the insects that you see.”
Cobb Master Gardeners also will be having a free Zoom webinar Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. with Becky Griffin, the UGA Extension’s Pollinator Census National Coordinator.
Griffin will present on the world of the pollinator ecology and share how anyone can contribute to the census.
Garden paths are common throughout the McFarlane property, which also has a pavilion and picnic tables. ECN file.
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The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County, Inc. (MGVOCC) are once again proud to join fellow citizen scientists across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Alabama for the 2025 Great Southeast Pollinator Census on August 22 and 23. This fun, fast, and impactful community science project invites everyone to spend just 15 minutes counting pollinator insects to support vital ecosystem research and conservation efforts.
What is the Pollinator Census?
Launched in 2019 with more than 4,000 participants across 134 of Georgia’s 159 counties, the Pollinator Census has grown into a regional effort with thousands of volunteers helping document the insects that keep our gardens blooming and our food supply secure.
The actual count takes just 15 minutes, making it an ideal activity for individuals, families, school groups, scout troops, garden clubs, and community organizations. Participants simply observe a plant, identify visiting insects using resources provided online, and submit their data.
Learn more and get ready to count at https://gsepc.org. Resources include identification guides, how-to videos, printable tally sheets, and fun ideas for involving kids and neighbors.
You can also learn more from the MGVOCC hosted Grow Virtually webinar, “Great Southeast Pollinator Census – Citizen Science at Work!” on Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00 pm featuring Becky Griffin, UGA Extension’s Pollinator Census National Coordinator. Becky will share insights about pollinator ecology and how everyone can make a difference and contribute to the 2025 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. You can register for this “how to” webinar at https://bit.ly/2025GSEPC-Webinar.
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census relies on the help of UGA Extension agents, Master Gardeners, teachers, students, nature lovers, stay-at-home parents, 9-to-5’ers, retirees, and everyone in between. Whether counting pollinators solo, with a school group, or as part of a community event, your efforts will make a difference.
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a fun, hands-on way for people of all ages to contribute to scientific research by identifying and counting pollinators in their own backyards, schools, neighborhoods, and community spaces. By participating, you’ll help collect valuable data that supports pollinator conservation across the region.
“We’re so pleased to be participating in this citizen science project,” says Janis Hylton, President of the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County. “It’s easy and fun, and the results give important information to aid in environmental conservation efforts. Please join us at a garden near you or do it from home!”
MGVOCC invites the public to join them for Census Counting Sessions at the following nine Cobb County community gardens on the day and times listed below. Stop by any time during the window—each count takes only 15 minutes!
Friday, August 22, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wright Environmental Education Center, 2661 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062
Wildlife and Rain Garden, 622 South Cobb Dr, Marietta 30060
William Root House Museum and Garden, 80 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta 30060
North Marietta Neighborhood Garden, 341 Pine St, Marietta 30060
Reconnecting Our Roots Community Garden, 271 Lemon Street, Marietta 30060
Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wellness Garden at Cobb County Farm Bureau, 2850 Powder Springs Road SW, Marietta 30064
McFarlane Nature Park, 280 Farm Road SE, Marietta 30067
Green Meadows Preserve Community Garden, 3780 Dallas Highway, Marietta 30127
Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:30 am and 12:30-2:30 pm
Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30-3:30 pm
Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell 30075
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Docent training for children at Smith-Gilbert Gardens.
Updated:
The City of Kennesaw and Smith-Gilbert Gardens have made the difficult decision to postpone the Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 1.
While we were truly looking forward to welcoming you back to the Gardens and celebrating this exciting milestone together, ongoing construction delays mean the Gardens aren’t yet in a place to fully showcase the improvements or provide the experience we had hoped for.
We want the re-opening to reflect the care, commitment and beauty behind these enhancements, and we believe holding the event as originally scheduled would compromise that goal. A new date is being determined, and we’ll share an update as soon as it’s confirmed.
We also understand the excitement around upcoming events. Unfortunately, Pollinator Palooza will not take place this year.
Thank you for your continued support and patience as we complete this important work. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and celebrating all the Garden has to offer—when the time is right.
Original Report:
Submitted information:
After season upgrades, Smith-Gilbert Gardens will officially reopen on Tuesday, July 1. Fans of the scenic 17‑acre botanical retreat will see upgrades including:
15 unique garden areas, from vibrant flower beds to peaceful woodland trails
Outdoor sculpture displays and tranquil spaces perfect for summer walks
New paved walkways for easier access for all guests
The gardens will be open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday. Admission is required, and advance ticket purchases are encouraged. Outside food is not permitted, but water is welcome.
Smith-Gilbert Gardens, the botanical garden for the City of Kennesaw, has been closed for renovations since Nov. 28, 2024.
The project included the construction of four new accessible restrooms, a covered education and events pavilion, nearly one mile of paved paths throughout the garden, a digital marquee on Pine Mountain Road, a paved surface for handicap accessible parking and improvements to the bonsai and butterfly exhibits.
Smith-Gilbert Gardens is located at 2382 Pine Mountain Road in Kennesaw.
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25th Annual Cobb Master Gardener Plant Sale and Expo
Celebrate Earth Day and Easter this year with your local Master Gardeners at the 25th Annual Cobb Master Gardener Plant Sale and Expo: April 18 and 19, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Jim Miller Park’s covered arena. Learn, explore, and shop from over 90 vendors! Plants, gardening supplies, bird and bee products, yard art, crafts, pottery, food, and more will be available. This event is free to the public. Learn more at cobbmastergardeners.com.
22nd Annual Master Gardener Garden Tour
Spend Mothers’ Day Weekend this year with loved ones during the 22nd Annual Master Gardener Garden Tour, scheduled for May 10th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Explore four fabulous gardens from around Cobb County, all belonging to local Cobb County Master Gardeners. The theme this year will highlight families and children. Tickets will go on sale beginning March 1st, $15 for adults and children under 17 are free. Tour will be held rain or shine! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit cobbmastergardeners.com
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Join us at Fair Oaks at the Marietta Educational Garden Center on Saturday, November 2nd from 10am to 2pm for a day of education and activities, hosted by the Laurel District. This event is a fundraiser for the Garden Club of Georgia’s Historic Landscape Preservation Grant offered for restoration of historic landscapes, public or private.
We have two fabulous speakers and honored guests including Lisa Hall, GCG president. Plus a special guest appearance is expected! Before and after the scheduled program, you are encouraged to stroll the grounds and enjoy the many gardens at Fair Oaks, including the “Georgia’s First Ladies” named Camellias, The Founders Garden, the Gazebo meditation area and many more! ‘Plein Air’ painters will be working outdoors to incorporate the landscape into their creations. There will also be education exhibits, music, garden club merchandise and enchanting raffle baskets. Inside the Civil War era home, there will be docents on hand offering interesting tidbits about the home’s history.
Program speakers include Trevor Beemon, Executive Director of Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc. and the Chairman of the Acworth Historic Preservation Commission; along with Paul Pugliese, Bartow County Extension Coordinator/ANR Agent.
Tickets are $45 per person, including morning coffee, a boxed lunch (menu selections on form), and must be ordered by October 25th.
Donations accepted. Checks should be payable to “GCG” and sent to Edna McClellan, 180 Pacer Court, #9044, Ellijay, GA 30540-9305. Confirmation is via email. [email protected]. The form can be found here: HLP REGS 2024
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Lyn Cohen, at right, discusses possible projects for the East Cobb Park Garden and Nature Club, which was founded in 2023.
This week’s East Cobb On the Spot feature is the East Cobb Park Garden and Nature Club, which was founded last year by the Friends for the East Cobb Park volunteer organization that offers programming and provides support for the Cobb County PARKS-run park on Roswell Road.
The club meets the second Saturday of every month in the upper pavilion, and on Saturday group leader Lyn Cohen met with several others to discuss projects for 2024.
The group is charged with beautification of the park, and last year planted some natural plant and perennial flower beds.
This year Cohen wants to add an educational component to the club’s work and on Feb. 24 will be holding a winter sowing event that’s free and open to the public.
Guests will learn how to seed a variety of vegetables and flowers in milk jugs, then transfer them to the ground as the spring rolls around.
The club also changed its name to include “nature” as it aims to highlight the native wonders of the 20-acre park, which marked its 20th anniversary in 2023.
“I love plants and I love to teach how they can make your lives better,” Cohen said.
She explains more about what the club is about in the video below, followed by photos provided by the club of some of the plants and vegetation all around the park.
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Drew’s Plant Sale will take place April 15 at The Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain and April 22 and Jenkins Park in the Fox Hills subdivision of East Cobb.
A month full of plant sales in the East Cobb area is starting off with a schedule change for this weekend.
Last fall we profiled East Cobb teen Drew Collins, who holds a plant sale twice a year with nearly 200 varieties of plants he grows in his own nursery, and as a budding small business.
What he calls “Drew’s Plant Sale” (also an East Cobb News sponsor) was to have had its first spring sales event of the season this Friday and Saturday at The Gardens at Kennesaw M0untain outdoor event facility.
But a wet forecast is in store for this Easter Weekend, and his father David Collins sent out a notice Wednesday that the sale has been postponed by a week.
The sale will take place at The Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain (1127 White Circle NW, Marietta) next Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The following Saturday, April 22, the sale will take place in his Fox Hills neighborhood, at Jenkins Park (3778 Fox Hills Drive), also from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
David Collins said there will still be around 250 varietals for sale at both locations (full list here).
The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County are preparing for their 23rd annual spring plant sale and expo April 21-22 at Jim Miller Park (2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta).
This one will be held rain or shine, and will take place under the equestrian arena roof at the park. More than 80 vendors will be featured (full list here), and there will be garden art and supplies, crafts, jewelry and food items.
The Master Gardeners also will be focusing their spring home garden tour on May 20 with five venues in East Cobb (info here), and which we will be featuring in more detail soon.
At the end of April, the North Fulton Master Gardeners Inc. will have their own spring plant sale. It’s the 22nd annual Garden Faire on April 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Grove at Wills Park in Alpharetta (175 Roswell St.).
In addition to hundreds of plants for sale, the event will include a vendor’s market, children’s corner, and a “vintage fleatique” of home treasures.
The North Fulton Master Gardeners also are conducting a spring gardening lecture series.
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This Sunday the Atlanta Koi Club is holding its annual Pond & Garden Tour event at eight homes in the East Cobb and Marietta area.
The self-guided tour takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m., rain or shine. The tour will display the many varieties of koi and their pond ecosystems.
The cost is $15 a person and the tours begin at Splendor Koi & Pond (1552 Rosewood Circle). Tickets may be purchased at https://atlantakoiclub.org/shop
The addresses of the private residences will be made available after purchase, and the venue address listed is NOT on the tour route.
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The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County wish to thank the community for coming out and supporting our 22nd Annual Plant Sale and Expo. About 3,000 guests supported almost 100 vendors selling plants and crafts over this two-day event. Mark your calendars for April 21-22, 2023 for next year’s event.
Birdhouses, art and other garden decoratives for sale.
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Garden Bargains is the Gardeners’ Night Out program at 6:30 pm Tuesday at Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.
Master Gardener Joy Chanin will share many time-, money- and space-saving ideas in the October 12 program. Gardeners’ Night Out programs are free and open to the public.
Gardeners’ Night Out programs are presented at Cobb County libraries by Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County in conjunction with Cobb County UGA Cooperative Extension Service.
Upcoming fall 2021 programs presented by Master Gardener Volunteers, all on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, also include:
Perennials: Divide and Conquer! on October 26 at North Cobb Regional Library, 3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw, and November 9 at South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton.
Cherokee Ethnobotany – If Plants Could Talk at North Cobb Regional Library on November 30.
For information, visit www.cobbmastergardeners.com or call the Master Gardeners Help Desk at 770-528-4070.
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The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County are resuming some of their in-person events, and on Tuesday will begin its fall Gardeners’ Night Out series at the East Cobb Library.
It’s one of four monthly educational sessions featuring selected topics—Tuesday’s features fall bloomers—at various library branches around the county.
See the flyer below for more information; in a recent message president Gayle Bender said the organization also will be restarting its “How Does Your Garden Grow” series in person in September, and others will continue to be held virtually.
More details about the Master Gardeners can be found here; they’re also planning next spring’s annual plant sale and garden tour.
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We noted a couple weeks ago that the Sope Creek Garden Club is having its annual spring plant sale on April 30, which is this Friday.
You can find more on the flyer below; it’s from 8-6 at Eastside Baptist Church (2450 Lower Roswell Road), and admission is free.
The plant sale is being held rain or shine, and the forecast for the moment shows cloudy skies and temperatures reaching the high 70s on Friday, but there’s no mention of rain.
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Donna Outwater of the Sope Creek Garden Club reached out to let us know that the organization will be holding its spring plant sale on Saturday, April 30.
That takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. next to the playground at Eastside Baptist Church (2450 Lower Roswell Road), and will be held rain or shine.
What’s featured: “Healthy plants from members’ gardens, including native plants and shrubs, ferns, ground covers, hostas, hydrangeas, viburnums, iris, day lilies, elephant ears and so much more.”
Admission to the event is free, and also includes decorative garden items, interesting containers, plant stands, and bird houses.
There’s also going to be a garden basket raffle, which tickets sold the day of the sale for $3 each/4 for $10. Baskets will be filled with new garden themed items such as: honey, jelly, jams, dry herb mixes, gourmet mustards, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, measuring spoons, tea towels, note pads, seed packets, decorative small pots and note cards.
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We are excited to present “Terrazzo” the 2026 raffle quilt made by the members of the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild. Thank you for your interest in buying tickets to win this great quilt! “Terrazzo” measures 76″ x 87.″
