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June 2019
Sizzling Succulents
Atlanta
Succulents can be tricky! Learn the basics of these water-wise plants. Get tips on how to maintain and incorporate them into your own garden.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Eric Roberts
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreScience Café
Atlanta
The Science Café returns to Mershon Hall. This series features expert speakers and discussions on exciting conservation topics on select Thursdays during Cocktails in the Garden.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Taylor Neary
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Masons, Miners and Thieves, The Real Lives of America’s Bees
Atlanta
Follow a gardener’s adventures into the field with melittologists and farmers to explore the lives of bees with author Paige Embry during this free Alston Lecture.
Learn MoreJuly 2019
Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Students start by drawing from color reproductions of orchids, then move on to work from live orchid stems. The first week, bring a favorite color reproduction of orchids. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended.
Learn MoreBuild Your Own Bog Bowl
Atlanta
A generous choice of carnivorous plants will be offered for participants to create your very own mini bog bowl. This is a hands-on, interactive class that will be accompanied by a behind-the-scenes tour and instruction from an experienced staff member.
Learn MoreAugust 2019
Shade Gardening
Atlanta
Learn about understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant choices, including many seldom-used selections. The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreDrawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees native to Georgia by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal. Join us for this fun and life-affirming art class. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.
Learn MoreGrowing Culinary Herbs
Atlanta
Explore the basics of growing fresh, delicious culinary herbs in containers with a focus on design, challenges and tips for usage.
Learn MorePlan Your Autumn Veggie Garden
Atlanta
You can have a beautiful and productive vegetable garden well past the summer harvest of tomatoes and squash. All it takes is a bit of planning, and this class will teach you how. Learn important techniques for improving results for a delicious harvest.
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