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August 2023
Fermenting Vegetables
Atlanta
Discover the basic science and techniques behind fermenting vegetables and enjoy appetizers as you discuss the many health benefits fermented foods can provide.
Learn MoreSeptember 2023
SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Jon Novak
Atlanta
Join Chef Jon Novak of Tiny Lou's for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Blake Hartley
Atlanta
Join Chef Blake Hartley of Lapeer Steak & Seafood for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter IV
Atlanta
Saturdays, September 9 - November 11: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Tour of Orchid Collection
Atlanta
Enjoy a curator-led walking tour of the Fuqua Orchid Center and orchid collection.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to teach you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Rye Sourdough Bread Basics
Atlanta
Learn the secrets to making delicious wheat free homemade bread.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Bob Ryan
Atlanta
Join Chef Bob Ryan of St. Cecilia for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Pat Pascarella
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Pat Pascarella of Bastone, Grana, The White Bull and Alici in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreRegistration is Closed: Tai Chi – Quarter IV
Atlanta
Saturdays, September 9 - November 11: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Garden Chef Demos: Natalie Fisher-Chavez
Atlanta
Join Chef Natalie-Fisher Chavez as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreRegistration is Closed: Carnivorous Plants
Atlanta
Discover the diversity, ecogeography and adaptations of a variety of carnivorous plants!
Learn MoreScience Café: Julie Velásquez Runk and Frankie Green
Atlanta
Join us for the next installment of Science Café!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Planning for Veggie Garden Success
Atlanta
Late autumn is the best time to get ready for next year! Plan your crop schedule, find out great sources for seeds and plants, and learn how to prepare garden beds.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Color Me Happy: Plants That Brighten Winter’s Gloom
Atlanta
Presenter Jason Reeves discusses plants with winter interest that can make gray days more bearable.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Julio Delgado
Atlanta
Join Chef Julio Delgado of Minnie Olivia Pizzeria and Fogón and Lions for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Paul Martin
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Paul Martin of Ecco Buckhead in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden of Eden Ball
Atlanta
The gala returns to the Great Lawn as the Garden’s largest annual fundraising event, generating vital revenue for Garden operations.
Learn MoreOctober 2023
SOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, October 3 - 31: Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, October 3 - 31: Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Deborah VanTrece
Atlanta
Join Chef Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Duane Nutter
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Duane Nutter of Southern National Atlanta in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreRegistration is Closed: Bulb Basics
Atlanta
Plan your beautiful spring and summer blooms now by learning about the best bulbs for each season.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Edible Container Gardening
Atlanta
Learn to maximize your small yard, patio or window boxes to grow your own healthy and delicious food.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden as darkness falls while enjoying craft beers and live entertainment.
Learn MoreRegistration is Closed: Beekeeping: Getting Started
Atlanta
Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. branches out with free community workshops about fruit tree pruning and maintenance at several local orchards.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening in Atlanta
Atlanta
Experience festive harvest activities, featuring hundreds of pumpkins, colorful fall leaves and Scarecrows in the Garden!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, October 3 - 31: Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, October 3 - 31: Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Santiago Gomez
Atlanta
Join Chef Santiago Gomez of Palo Santo for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreRegistration is Closed: Winter Container Gardening
Atlanta
This class explores container gardening basics including plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Rodney Smith
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Rodney Smith of 5Church in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to teach you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. branches out with free community workshops about fruit tree pruning and maintenance at several local orchards.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to teach you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle.
Learn MoreFuqua Lecture: Margaret Renkl
Atlanta
Join Author and New York Times columnist Margaret Renkl to discuss her new book The Comfort of Crows.
Learn MoreVirtual: Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. branches out with free community workshops about fruit tree pruning and maintenance at several local orchards.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Exploring Native Plants
Atlanta
Transform your yard into a valuable natural community.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Drew Van Leuvan
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Drew Van Leuvan of Farm Burger in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Pruning
Atlanta
Get an expert’s take on the proper timing and techniques for tree/shrub pruning and fall cut-backs.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. branches out with free community workshops about fruit tree pruning and maintenance at several local orchards.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Shobha Swamy
Atlanta
Join Chef Shobha Swamy as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop Series
Atlanta
This fall, Plant. Eat. Repeat. branches out with free community workshops about fruit tree pruning and maintenance at several local orchards.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Homemade Pie Making
Atlanta
In this class, we cover how to use the crust for both sweet and savory applications as well as fun decorative techniques.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Hugo Valdez
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Hugo Valdez of Yakitori Kona in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Atlanta
Join Chef Pamela Askerneese-Henry as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry
Atlanta
Join Chef Pamela Askerneese-Henry as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Perfecting Pie Fillings
Atlanta
In this class, we discuss recipes, techniques and practical tips for perfecting a variety of pie types including custards, fresh fruit and nuts.
Learn MoreNovember 2023
SOLD OUT: Drawing the Fall Harvest – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, November 7 - December 12: In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil.
Learn MoreDrawing the Fall Harvest – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, November 7 - December 12: In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Volunteer Orientation
Atlanta
Spread holiday cheer this season during Garden Lights, Holidays Nights!
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ
Atlanta
Saturday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Jan. 14: Get timed tickets for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays.
Learn MoreDecember 2023
Carols in the Garden
Atlanta
Saturdays, Dec. 2 - 16; 10:45 and 11:45 a.m. Enjoy festive holiday music sung by Atlanta's premiere carolers, the Tinseltones.
Learn MoreJanuary 2024
SOLD OUT: Introduction to Drawing in Black & White – Tuesday Morning Session
Atlanta
Discover composition, proportion, shading, and perspective as well as visual elements. Students work in a variety of black and white mediums.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Introduction to Drawing in Black & White – Tuesday Evening Session
Atlanta
Discover composition, proportion, shading and perspective and more working in a variety of black and white media.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Introduction to Drawing in Black & White – Thursday Morning Session
Atlanta
Discover composition, proportion, shading and perspective and more working in a variety of black and white media.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Introduction to Drawing in Black & White – Thursday Evening Session
Atlanta
Discover composition, proportion, shading and perspective and more working in a variety of black and white media.
Learn More2024 Spring Gardening Symposium
Atlanta
Ready to get into a springtime frame of mind? Join the Garden for a full day of new ideas from seasoned experts at the Spring Gardening Symposium!
Learn MoreFebruary 2024
SOLD OUT Beekeeping: Getting Started
Atlanta
Learn the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.
Learn More75th Annual Camellia Show
Atlanta
Experience “the rose of winter” with dozens of cut specimens during the 75th annual North Georgia Camellia Society Show.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Gardening for Pollinators
Atlanta
Come learn how to create a safe place for these creatures to thrive in your own garden.
Learn MoreOrchid Daze
Atlanta
Explore the work of Atlanta artist Lillian Blades whose reflective collages form the perfect foil for the Garden's extraordinary collection of colorful orchids.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Valentines in the Garden
Atlanta
Romance blooms at the Garden's annual evening of cocktails, light bites and orchids.
Learn MoreMeet & Greet: Lillian Blades
Atlanta
Meet the artist behind Orchid Daze: Reflection in Bloom, Lillian Blades during Valentines in the Garden.
Learn MoreVirtual Science Café – Jessica B. Turner-Skoff, Ph.D.
Atlanta
Join us for an insightful and engaging discussion with Jessica B. Turner-Skoff, Ph.D. of Longwood Gardens. Register for this virtual discussion.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Miso Making Workshop
Atlanta
Learn the basic science behind making miso, its health benefits and how to make miso variations at home for different uses, including traditional soy and non-soy recipes.
Learn MoreMarch 2024
Light Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing-level members and above are invited to hear presentations by Garden experts while enjoying light refreshments.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture – Cultivating Atlanta: Harvesting Knowledge About Urban Agriculture
Atlanta
Embark on an enriching exploration at Atlanta Botanical Garden, where Colah B Tawkin, Moe Hemmings, J. Olu Baiyewu and Cathy Walker engage in an enlightening conversation about Atlanta agriculture.
Learn MoreDazzling Diversity Orchid Show
Atlanta
March 8 - 10: Take in unusual and rarely seen species and hybrids of orchids during the Atlanta Orchid Society’s annual show in Day Hall.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Rain Barrel Workshop
Atlanta
Discover the environmental and economic benefits of adding a water barrel to your property, and construct your own during this hands-on workshop.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Pickling for Beginners
Atlanta
Learn the basic principles of pickling as Chef Chance demonstrates how to make refrigerator pickles and a quick fermented pickle, then gives a brief overview of water bath canning for vegetable pickles.
Learn MoreHydroponics Basics
Atlanta
Join us for a discussion and demonstration of the benefits and drawbacks, various methodologies and environmental impacts of hydroponic gardening.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Intermediate Drawing in Black and White – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, Feb. 20 – March 19: Continuing drawing students explore still lifes and landscapes. Bring a collection of landscape photos (black and white or color) to the first class for drawing exercises.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Intermediate Drawing in Black and White – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, Feb. 20 – March 19: Continuing drawing students explore still lifes and landscapes. Bring a collection of landscape photos (black and white or color) to the first class for drawing exercises.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchid Design Workshop
Atlanta
Create an arrangement with orchids using a variety of botanical accents.
Learn MoreScience Café: Karl Fetter
Atlanta
Virtual Science Café: Join us for another exciting installment of Science Café with Karl Fetter. Register now for this free virtual discussion.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Herb-Forward Hors d’oeuvres
Atlanta
Learn how to make culinary herbs the center of your hors d'oeuvres plates. Sip on a glass of wine and sample three tasty recipes during this demonstration!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Shade Gardening
Atlanta
The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchid Care Clinic
Atlanta
Join the Fuqua Orchid Center Manager for expert orchid advice at the Orchid Care Clinic, located in the Atrium of the Fuqua Orchid Center!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Tai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreApril 2024
SOLD OUT: Honey Bee Biology for Beekeeping
Atlanta
In this class, we will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Global Street Food Dinner
Atlanta
Welcome the colors and vibrance of spring with the unique, bold and fresh flavors of three thriving street food cuisines: Thai, Indian and Persian.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Introduction to Drawing in Colored Pencil – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March 26 – April 30: Discover the medium of colored pencil using a variety of techniques, and learn color theory and composition.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Introduction to Drawing in Colored Pencil – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March 26 – April 30: Discover the medium of colored pencil using a variety of techniques, and learn color theory and composition.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Well-Seasoned Chef: Shai Lavi
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Enjoy an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Chef Shai Lavi of The Third Space.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Terrarium Workshop
Atlanta
Build your own miniature garden in a glass terrarium with an assortment of interesting tropical plants!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Chef Wic
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Wic of Trend Urban Cafe and Guac Taco Studio in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Tai Chi – Quarter II
Atlanta
Saturdays, April 6 - June 15 : Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Eco Printing on Silk Scarf
Atlanta
Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Spring Brunch
Atlanta
Join Chef Liv Hurst, a recent Chopped winner and Executive Chef at Cattle Shed in Alpharetta, alongside Veronica Cuellar, Olive Oil Sommelier at Pure Chilean, on a unique sensory journey.
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