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July 2019
Build 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.
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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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Well-Seasoned Chef
Atlanta
Join Atlanta’s chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience. Learn from amazing chefs as they prepare a four-part fresh menu.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Jack Fang of O-Ku
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Jack Fang of O-Ku prepares a four-part small plate menu of his signature dishes.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Chef Pat Pascarella of The White Bull
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Pat Pascarella of The White Bull prepares a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes.
Learn MoreTai Chi
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Jennifer Yoo of the Hyatt Centric Midtown
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Jennifer Yoo of the Hyatt Centric Midtown prepares a four-part small plate menu of her signature dishes.
Learn MoreMake Your Own Seed Packets Workshop
Gainesville
Create your own illustrated seed packets in this workshop that's perfect for every gardener who loves to save and share their favorite seeds.
Learn MoreDrop-in Family Program: Creative Chocolate Creatures
Atlanta
Use your imagination to create amazing chocolate treats that will delight your sweet tooth and enchant your tummy during Chocolate Covered Weekend.
Learn MoreFine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration
Atlanta
Fine line pen is the ideal medium for botanical illustration because it reproduces so beautifully in books and publications. Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with fine line pen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Around the World in 80 plants, An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure
Atlanta
'Extreme Salad Man' Stephen Barstow, author of Around the World in 80 Plants: An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure for Temperate Climates shares his lifetime of experience trialing 6,000 vegetables from around the world.
Learn MoreGrowing Edibles in Small Spaces
Atlanta
Don’t let small space deter you from having fresh, home-grown fruits and veggies. Learn to maximize your small yard, patio, or window boxes to grow your own healthy and delicious food.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Eddie Hernandez of Taqueria del Sol
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Eddie Hernandez of Taqueria del Sol prepares a four-part small plate menu of his signature dishes.
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Well-Seasoned Chef
Atlanta
Join Atlanta’s chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience. Learn from amazing chefs as they prepare a four-part fresh menu.
Learn MoreFive Steps to Creating Your Dream Garden
Atlanta
Learn to create not only a beautiful garden but also a functional outdoor living space that fits your needs and space in this class.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Brian Owen of Donetto
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Brian Owen of Donetto restaurant prepares a four-part small plate menu of his signature dishes.
Learn MoreAdvanced Japanese Maple Pruning & Workshop
Atlanta
Learn how to prune your Japanese maple successfully. This class emphasizes the science and art of aesthetic pruning.
Learn MoreOrchids for Beginners I
Atlanta
Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Learn tips to grow these orchids yourself. Each participant will go home with an orchid.
Learn MoreFuqua Lecture: Reversing Climate Change, Saving the World with Josh Tickell
Atlanta
Critically acclaimed film director and best-selling author Josh Tickell shares what he’s learned about how individuals can work together to reverse the impact of climate change.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Andrew Cacioppo of Brezza Cucina
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Andrew Cacioppo of Brezza Cucina prepares a four-part small plate menu of his signature dishes.
Learn MoreFloral Design: Demonstration
Atlanta
Come and learn some of the secret mechanics behind contemporary floral designs. This is a demonstration only class.
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef: Todd Richards
Atlanta
Join Atlanta’s chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience. Learn from amazing chefs as they prepare a four-part fresh menu.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Series: Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Deborah VanTrece from Twisted Soul prepares a four-part small plate menu of her 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.
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