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June 2022
Orchids for Beginners II
Atlanta
Oncidium, Dendrobium and Cattleya orchids are adapted to climates with intermittent rainfall. Examine the cultural requirements of this group and their adaptation to the home environment.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights: Contributing Members & Above
Contributing and above members are invited to enjoy light bites and a presentation by Garden Conservationists.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Summer Harvest Cocina
Atlanta
Explore Mexican-forward flavors in a dinner crafted by Chef Maricela Vega, owner of Chico.
Learn MoreJuly 2022
Garden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes 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 MoreGarden Chef Demos: Natalie Fisher-Chavez
Atlanta
Join Chef Natalie-Fisher Chavez as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreMember Summer Evening
Atlanta
All Members of the Garden are invited to experience a fun evening of Origami in the Garden, live music, surprise entertainment, family-friendly activities and much more!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreScience Café: Dr. James Hill Craddock
Atlanta
In this talk, we discuss Dr. Craddock's research on the restoration of Castanea dentata to its former position as a component of the southern Appalachian hardwood forest ecosystem.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Terri Carter
Atlanta
Join Chef Terri Carter as she serves up delicious recipes and teaches the origins and rise of dishes we call Southern, soul and comfort foods.
Learn MoreSummer Party 2022
Atlanta
Let’s turn up the heat with a vibrant Latin and Caribbean-themed tropical celebration!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids at Home
Atlanta
This course will explore the use of different home environments for growing orchids.
Learn MoreAugust 2022
SOLD OUT: Edible Gardening for Beginners
Atlanta
Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing season!
Learn MoreStrings in the Garden
Atlanta
Supporting and above members are invited to enjoy a special evening of music in the Garden with a live strings performance and hors d’oeuvres.
Learn MoreScience Café: Abra Lee
Atlanta
Are you #TeamBTW (Booker T. Washington) or #TeamWEB (W. E. B. Du Bois)? In this talk, we discuss two key figures of Black garden history, their complicated relationship and their influence on the legends of American horticulture.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreDrawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreElevated Cooking with Microgreens
Atlanta
Learn how these tiny but mighty plants add nutrition and flavor to any meal with Greens by Grass owner Judah Sworney and Jesse Sherwood, Chef de Cuisine at Serenbe's The Hill restaurant.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: 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 MoreOrchids for Enthusiasts
Atlanta
This course explores two diverse orchid groups, the genus Bulbophyllum and the subtribe Pleurothallidinae, that exhibit parallel ecological characteristics and share similar home growing requirements.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Sweet Bread Basics
Atlanta
Learn to craft dough perfect for making yummy homemade treats!
Learn MoreDrawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Blake Hartley
Atlanta
Join Blake Hartley of Lapeer Steak & Seafood for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSeptember 2022
Member Appreciation Month
Atlanta
Garden members enjoy extra perks in September, including special events, prizes and additional discounts in the Garden and beyond.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture – Collaboration for the Better: Like Nature We Work for a Larger Cause
Atlanta
Creating an origami object is difficult enough - now dream of it becoming the most archival object it can be by collaborating with a team to make a museum-quality metal sculpture. Presented by Origami in the Garden artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, Robert J. Lang, Te Jui Fu, Michael G. LaFosse, and Beth Johnson.
Learn MoreAutumn Harvest Dinner
Atlanta
Chef Megan highlights the season's local bounty for National Fruits & Veggies Month with a healthy and plant-forward three-course dinner.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Chef Mark Alba
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning from Chef Mark Alba of Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreScience Café: Dr. Megan DeMarche
Atlanta
As the climate warms, many plants are flowering earlier in the year. In this talk, we discuss the unintended consequences, especially with plants in alpine environments.
Learn MoreFuqua Lecture – Saving America’s Amazon, Presented by Ben Raines
Atlanta
Environmental journalist and filmmaker Ben Raines offers a fresh perspective on the South and the incredibly diverse landscape beneath our feet.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Mark Jeffers
Atlanta
Join Chef Mark Jeffers of Lure for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
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 MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Chef Nick Melvin & Chef Cory Mosser
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Nick Melvin of Poco Loco, Doux South and Cory Mosser of Natural Born Tillers in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights Gainesville
Gainesville
Contributing-level members and above are invited to enjoy light bites and exciting presentations by staff experts.
Learn MoreGardening for Pollinators
Atlanta
Come learn how to create a safe place for these creatures to thrive in your own garden.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Morning Session
Atlanta
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, September 27 - October 25: Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Brandon Hughes
Atlanta
Join Chef Brandon Hughes of Atrium for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreCANCELED: An Evening with Melissa Etheridge: One Way Out Tour
Atlanta
The Atlanta Botanical Garden presents a special outdoor concert by legendary singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
Learn MoreOctober 2022
Introduction to Seed Saving
Atlanta
This introductory class will explore the various parts of the seeds, plant selection, collecting, preparing and storing seeds helping to build confidence in this time-honored aspect of regenerative agriculture.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Plant-Based Eating Workshop
Atlanta
Learn the basic principles to fuel yourself, promote healthy digestion, energy and wellness through plant-based eating.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October 1 - October 30: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden and enjoy live music during our annual beer fest featuring a variety of specialty ales.
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening in Atlanta
Atlanta
Enjoy festive fall activities at night, including live music, Scarecrows in the Garden and more.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Deborah VanTrece
Atlanta
Join Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Chef Rusty Bowers & Chef Thomas McKeown
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Rusty Bowers of Pine Street Market and Chef Thomas McKeown of Hyatt Regency Atlanta in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSelecting Bulbs
Atlanta
Plan your beautiful spring and summer blooms now by learning about the best bulbs for each season and identifying the ideal planting times.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Shobha Swamy
Atlanta
Join Chef Shobha Swamy as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Diwali Delights
Atlanta
Learn some classic recipes to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, in this hands-on cooking experience with Chef Naina Bhedwar.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture – The Southeast’s Paradoxical Palm: Sabal palmetto
Atlanta
Join natural historian and author, Jono Miller, for a wide-ranging introduction to this common palm that can live for centuries, survive fire, flood and freeze, and which played a role in our fight for independence.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Chef 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 MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Zeb Stevenson
Atlanta
Join Zeb Stevenson of Redbird for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Alston Lecture – Beauty of the Wild, Presented by Darrel Morrison
Atlanta
Darrel Morrison discusses his book, Beauty of the Wild, and the people and places that have influenced his philosophy toward designing landscapes.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Chef Eddie Hernandez
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Eddie Hernandez of Taqueria del Sol in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Winter Container Gardening
Atlanta
This class explores container gardening basics including plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreNovember 2022
SOLD OUT: Drawing the Fall Harvest – Morning Session
Atlanta
In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil and/or black and white mediums.
Learn MoreDrawing the Fall Harvest – Evening Session
Atlanta
In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil and/or black and white mediums.
Learn MoreMeet Me in the Garden Room
Atlanta
The dk Gallery exhibition is open November 5, 2022 - January 15, 2023 in the Gardenhouse Gallery.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Homemade Pie Making
Atlanta
Elevate your pies or gain a completely new skill when you learn how to make flaky, delicious pie crust from scratch in this hands-on class.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Homemade Pie Making
Atlanta
Elevate your pies or gain a completely new skill when you learn how to make flaky, delicious pie crust from scratch in this hands-on class.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ
Atlanta
November - January: The 12th annual holiday extravaganza dazzles the Garden nightly with millions of brilliantly-colored LED lights and displays.
Learn MoreDecember 2022
Carols in the Garden
Atlanta
December 3, 10 & 17: Enjoy festive holiday music sung by Atlanta's premiere carolers, the Tinseltones.
Learn MoreMeet the Artist: Lorra Kurtz, Meet Me in the Garden Room
Atlanta
Meet Alpharetta-based artist Lorra Kurtz and dk Gallery’s Donna Krueger, featured in the Garden's current art exhibition, Meet Me in the Garden Room.
Learn MoreJanuary 2023
SOLD OUT: Orchids for Beginners I
Atlanta
Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Get tips to grow these orchids yourself.
Learn MoreSpring 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 2023
SOLD OUT: Introduction to Drawing in Black & White – Tuesday Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, January 10 - February 7: 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 – Tuesday Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, January 10 - February 7: 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
Thursdays, January 12 - February 19: 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
Thursdays, January 12 - February 19: Discover composition, proportion, shading and perspective and more working in a variety of black and white media.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: 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 MoreValentines in the Garden
Atlanta
Let's celebrate our love for each other AND Atlanta at the Garden!
Learn MoreVirtual Science Café: Jill Wegrzyn
Atlanta
As the world is challenged by habitat destruction, species loss, climate change, and dramatically modified community interactions, genetics is critical to help conserve and restore plant species.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids for Beginners II
Atlanta
Oncidium, Dendrobium and Cattleya orchids are adapted to climates with intermittent rainfall. This course will explore the cultural requirements for successfully growing and blooming species and hybrids of these groups in a home setting.
Learn More74th Annual Camellia Show
Atlanta
Experience “the rose of winter” with dozens of cut specimens during the 74th annual North Georgia Camellia Society Show.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Please note: This event has reached capacity. Contributing-level members and above are invited to a presentation about the Garden's orchid collection while enjoying light refreshments.
Learn MoreMarch 2023
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 MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Tea & Tisanes
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Intermediate Drawing in Black and White – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, February 14 - March 14: Using basic black and white drawing materials, explore large plant studies, still lifes, and landscapes.
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Black and White – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, February 14 - March 14: Using basic black and white drawing materials, explore large plant studies, still lifes, and landscapes.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture – Writing Wild: Women Poets, Ramblers, and Mavericks Who Shape How We See the Natural World
Atlanta
Join New York Times best-selling author, teacher and historian Kathryn Aalto in this Alston Lecture.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Virtual Workshop: Tea & Tisanes
Atlanta
Join us via Facebook Live for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreVirtual Science Café: Maggie R. Wagner, Ph.D.
Atlanta
Learn about the evolution of drought resistance in a wild prairie plant (eastern gamagrass) and its microbial neighbors.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids at Home
Atlanta
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.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Shade Gardening
Atlanta
The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Tea & Tisanes
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Spring Soups
Atlanta
Get fresh inspiration for your cooking by learning to prepare 2 soups that can take you from spring to summer and into fall, customized with your favorite herbs.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Tea & Tisanes
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreOrchids for Enthusiasts
Atlanta
This course explores two diverse orchid groups, the genus Bulbophyllum and the subtribe Pleurothallidinae, that exhibit parallel ecological characteristics and share similar home growing requirements.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Birds, Bees, and Other Pollinators – Morning Session
Atlanta
Thursdays, February 23 - March 23: Learn how to draw birds, bees, and other pollinators in black and white and then in colored pencil.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: 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 MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Birds, Bees and Other Pollinators – Evening Session
Atlanta
Thursdays, February 23 - March 23: Learn how to draw birds, bees, and other pollinators in black and white and then in colored pencil.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Tai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, January 14 - March 25: Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Tea & Tisanes
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Introduction to Drawing in Colored Pencil – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March 21 - April 25: Learn color theory and composition. Explore methods for drawing botanical renderings and still lifes from photographs and reproductions.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Introduction to Drawing in Colored Pencil – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March 21 - April 25: Learn color theory and composition. Explore methods for drawing botanical renderings and still lifes from photographs and reproductions.
Learn More