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Gainesville Summer Camp Registration
We are excited to offer two week-long day camp sessions this summer! The Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities. Individuals may not sign up for both weeks as space is limited to 15 campers per week. Schedule of […]
Find out more »Emma Bell: Influenced by Flowers
British-born artist Emma Bell comes from a family of artists. However, she pursued a degree in Business and Marketing from Manchester Metropolitan University. While she painted in her spare time, when she moved from the UK to Atlanta in 2009 with her husband's job, she took to her brushes and palette knife more permanently. Emma's […]
Find out more »Trolls: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo
February 18 - September 17, Trolls: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo - an exhibition featuring six of the artist's enormous folklore-inspired sculptures built from reclaimed materials - will make its world premiere at the Garden. The exhibition blends art, nature and messages of sustainability in a unique outdoor art installation. This show is Dambo's […]
Find out more »10:00 am
Frog Feeding
Saturdays at 10 a.m.: Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory lobby to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden. The frogs jump into action when presented with their meals, and an amphibian specialist is available to answer questions about these captivating creatures. Public frog feedings allow visitors […]
Find out more »SOLD OUT: Orchids at Home
This course explores basic, essential aspects of orchid growing at home and the use of a variety of different home environments to support a diverse array of these unique plants. Growing spaces ranging from window sills to modified wine coolers will be covered, with attention given to lighting, environmental conditions, and routine care in each […]
Find out more »2:00 pm
Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Tea & Tisanes
Join us at Providence Missionary Baptist Church this spring for Plant. Eat. Repeat. Our spring series will focus on growing herbs for tea! In partnership with Food Well Alliance, the Garden’s own, Moe Hemmings, will cover 3-4 plants/herbs commonly grown for teas, how to grow and care for them as well as how to harvest […]
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SOLD OUT: Spring Soups
Get fresh inspiration for your cooking by learning to prepare two soups that can take you from spring to summer and into fall, customized with your favorite herbs. Sample them with warm bread and a glass of wine in the Outdoor Kitchen. Schedule: Saturday, March 18, 3:30 - 5 p.m. Fee: $55 (Members $50) Deadline: March 10 Instructor: Chance […]
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