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September 2020
Sold Out: Fresh Plates with Blake Hartley
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Blake Hartley of Lapeer Seafood Market
Learn MoreASO @ Cocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Enjoy specialty cocktails while exploring Alice’s Wonderland Reimagined at night during this after-hours social.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Travis Kirkley
Atlanta
Join Chef Travis Kirkley of Oak Steakhouse for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreSold Out: Fresh Plates with Chef Chris Hall
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Chef Chris Hall of Local Three and Muss & Turner's.
Learn MoreComposting Basics
Atlanta
Learn the basics of composting and learn everything you need to start producing at home.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Craig Richards
Atlanta
Join Chef Craig Richards of Lyla Lila for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreSold Out: Fresh Plates with Philippe Haddad
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Philippe Haddad, Executive Chef, PGH Hospitality Group.
Learn MoreScience Cafe: Dr. Shu-Mei Chang
Atlanta
Shu-Mei Chang is a Professor in the Plant Biology Department at the University of Georgia.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Peter Dale
Atlanta
Join Chef Peter Dale of The National and Maepole-ATL for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Anne Quatrano
Atlanta
Join Chef Anne Quatrano of Bacchanalia for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreCanceled: Well-Seasoned Chef with Matthew Ryder
Atlanta
Join Chef Matthew Ryder of Donetto for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreSold Out: Fresh Plates with Anish Nair
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Chef Anish Nair of Jai Ho.
Learn MoreOctober 2020
Scarecrow and Pumpkin Scavenger Hunts
Atlanta
Can you find a bumpy pumpkin or a scarecrow wearing a mask?
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Nick Leahy
Atlanta
Join Chef Nick Leahy of AIX for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreCanceled: Fresh Plates with Andrew Cacioppo
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Chef Andrew Cacioppo of Brezza Cucina.
Learn MoreCanceled: Well-Seasoned Chef with Jeb Aldrich
Atlanta
Join Chef Jeb Aldrich of Tiny Lou's for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreCanceled: Fresh Plates with David Gross
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Chef David Gross of Colletta.
Learn MoreSold Out: Well-Seasoned Chef with Kevin Gillespie and Red Beard Restaurants
Atlanta
Join Chef Kevin Gillespie and Red Beard Restaurants for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden during a favorite annual beer fest featuring a variety of specialty ales from cash bars.
Learn MoreDecember 2020
Virtual Light Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing and above members are invited to join our School Programs Coordinator, Zana Pouncey, for a virtual tour through several spectacular areas of the Garden.
Learn MoreHoliday Model Trains
Atlanta
Join kids and the kids at heart for this holiday favorite, running day and night on the Alston Overlook.
Learn MoreJanuary 2021
Holiday Model Trains
Atlanta
Join kids and the kids at heart for this holiday favorite, running day and night on the Alston Overlook.
Learn MoreScience Cafe: Philip Seaton
Atlanta
A biology lecturer by profession, and an amateur grower, Philip Seaton took early retirement to work full-time in orchid conservation. Join him as he discusses Orchid Conservation.
Learn MoreFebruary 2021
Science Café: Dr. Marcela Serna Gonzalez
Atlanta
Join Dr.Gonzalez about the distribution and endemism of Colombian magnolias and the main efforts being made for their conservation.
Learn MoreVirtual Vanilla Sunday
Atlanta
Join the Garden on February 28 for a new twist on its annual Vanilla Sunday.
Learn MoreMarch 2021
Science Café: Loy Xingwen
Atlanta
Join Loy Xingwen for a discussion around the challenges of conserving plant communities in a changing world.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Conifers of Atlanta
Atlanta
Explore the wide variations within the conifer group and their usefulness to southeastern gardeners.
Learn MoreMember Mornings
Atlanta
Through Sept. 2, Garden members enjoy exclusive access 8 - 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Learn MoreApril 2021
Garden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m. Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreScience Café: Dr. Karen DeMatteo
Join Dr. Karen DeMatteo for the latest virtual Science Café.
Learn MoreFresh Plates with Jason Paolini
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Jason Paolini, Executive Chef, Longleaf.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Herbs to Go
Atlanta
Join us for a culinary herb talk with an appetizer sampler plate demo in the Outdoor Kitchen. Taste test new treats, enjoy a glass of wine and make your own small herb patio pot.
Learn MoreMay 2021
SOLD OUT: Very Vanilla Brunch
Atlanta
Brunch will be enjoyed by all as Executive Pastry Chef Jessica McKinney from Canoe brings her vanilla inspired fare to the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Tuesday - Sunday: Enjoy cocktails from cash bars and live entertainment six nights a week.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Tuesday - Sunday: Enjoy cocktails from cash bars and live entertainment six nights a week.
Learn MorePOSTPONED: Well-Seasoned Chef: Todd Richards
Atlanta
Join Todd Richards of Lake & Oak Neighborhood BBQ; Soul: Food & Culture for an intimate culinary experience.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Eddie Barrett
Atlanta
Join Eddie Barrett of King + Duke for an intimate culinary experience.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Spring Flavors
Atlanta
Join Chefs Crystal Leach and Nancy Waldeck as they highlight a wonderful spring dinner menu!
Learn MoreSUPERnatural Contributing & Above Member Premiere
Atlanta
Contributing and above members enjoy an exclusive premiere of SUPERnatural.
Learn MoreSUPERnatural Member Premiere
Atlanta
Garden members enjoy two premiere evenings for SUPERnatural.
Learn MoreSUPERnatural Member Premiere
Atlanta
Garden members enjoy two premiere evenings for SUPERnatural.
Learn MoreScience Café: Dr. Karolina Heyduk
Atlanta
Join us for our next virtual Science Café with Dr. Karolina Heyduk!
Learn MoreJune 2021
SOLD OUT: Taste of Thailand
Atlanta
Dine with Chef Thomas Numprasong, Temo Foods, who will focus on a Thai inspired dinner menu with some freshly harvested herbs from the Edible Garden and more delicious ingredients.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Tuesday - Sunday: Enjoy cocktails from cash bars and live entertainment six nights a week.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates with Joy Beber
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Joy Beber of Joy Cafe
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Todd Ginsberg
Atlanta
Join Todd Ginsberg of Wood’s Chapel BBQ for an intimate culinary experience.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates with Tayfun Abuska
Atlanta
Relax during a lovely evening of tasting great food prepared by Tayfun Abuska of Delbar.
Learn MoreJuly 2021
Virtual Alston Lecture: Poetry in Motion presented by Patrick Shearn
Atlanta
Tapping into a sense of play and childlike wonder is at the heart of Patrick Shearn’s artistic practice, come and learn more about the artist in this special lecture.
Learn MoreAugust 2021
Scarecrows in the Garden Registration: Atlanta
Atlanta
Register your handcrafted creation, now through September 17!
Learn MoreScience Café: Kendal Jackson
Atlanta
Join Kendal Jackson for the next virtual installment of Science Café.
Learn MoreRita Graham at Cocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Georgia’s definitely on our minds this Friday during Cocktails in the Garden! Join us on August 20 for a live performance by Atlanta’s own legendary jazz vocalist Rita Graham.
Learn Moreensemble vim @ Cocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Join us for a live pop-up performance by contemporary chamber collective ensemble vim featuring ASO violinist Robert Anemone.
Learn MoreSeptember 2021
SOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Chef Jared Hucks
Atlanta
Enjoy a relaxing evening dining, sipping and learning from Chef Jared Hucks of The Alden in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Hugh Acheson
Atlanta
Join Chef Hugh Acheson of Empire State South, By George and Mount Royal for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture – Pawpaw: The Story of America’s Forgotten Fruit
Atlanta
Join us for the upcoming Alston Lecture, "Pawpaw: The Story of America's Forgotten Fruit", presented by Andrew Moore.
Learn MoreScience Café: Dr. Elizabeth Hermsen
Atlanta
Join Dr. Elizabeth Hermsen for the next virtual installment of Science Café.
Learn MoreVirtual Alston Lecture – Among Flowers: Jamaica Kincaid
Atlanta
In conversation with Teresa Weaver, join this virtual lecture with Jamaica Kincaid.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Kevin Gillespie and Andreas Muller
Atlanta
Join Kevin Gillespie and Andreas Muller of Redbeard Restaurants for an intimate culinary experience.
Learn MoreOctober 2021
At Capacity – Member Fall Evening
Atlanta
Members are invited to enjoy live music and fun activities for all ages.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture – The Plant Hunter: A Scientist’s Quest for Nature’s Next Medicines
Atlanta
Presented by Cassandra Quave, PhD, join us for this Alston Lecture.
Learn MoreFuqua Lecture – The Earth in Her (Our) Hands
Atlanta
Join us for this Fuqua Lecture, presented by Jennifer Jewell in conversation with Mary Pat Matheson.
Learn MoreScience Café: Dr. Ricardo Holdo
Atlanta
Join us for our next virtual installment of Science Café with Dr. Ricardo Holdo.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing level and above. Enjoy Light Bites and a presentation by Dr. Loy Xingwen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Brian Wolfe
Atlanta
Join Brian Wolfe of Kimball House for an intimate culinary experience.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Garden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m. Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreNovember 2021
Holiday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn. $5 per passenger, $3 for members.
Learn MoreBotanical Saint Nick
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov 27 – Dec 18, bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to Saint Nick.
Learn MoreDecember 2021
Virtual Reindog Parade: Vote Now!
Atlanta
The 2021 Virtual Reindog Parade is open for voting. Choose your favorite for Best Botanical, Best Holiday and Best Dog Pack through Tuesday, Dec. 14.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Holiday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn. $5 per passenger, $3 for members.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Monday, December 20
Atlanta
The Garden will be open Monday, December 20 for APS Winter Break.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Monday, December 27
Atlanta
The Garden will be open Monday, December 27 for APS Winter Break.
Learn MoreJanuary 2022
The Inspired Gardener Virtual Symposium
Atlanta
Shake off the winter blues and get in gear for springtime with this full day of garden inspiration!
Learn MoreMarch 2022
SOLD OUT: Orchids at Home
Atlanta
This course explores the use of different home environments, both typical and constructed, for growing orchids at a wide range of skill levels.
Learn MoreApril 2022
Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Digging Into Soil Tests
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT Fresh Plates: Chef Bruno Vergara
Atlanta
Enjoy a relaxing evening dining, sipping and learning from Chef Bruno Vergara of El Viñedo Local in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MorePOSTPONED: Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Digging Into Soil Tests
Atlanta
This event has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Joey Ward
Atlanta
Join Chef Joey Ward of Southern Belle & Georgia Boy for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates: Chef Thomas McKeown
Atlanta
Enjoy a relaxing evening dining, sipping and learning from Chef Thomas McKeown of Hyatt Regency Atlanta in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreMay 2022
SOLD OUT: Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour
Atlanta
Stroll through Atlanta’s most remarkable private gardens on the 38th annual Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour, May 7-8.
Learn MoreOrigami in the Garden
Atlanta
The delicate nature of paper art meets the monumental forms of metal sculpture this spring during Origami in the Garden.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Pat Pascarella
Atlanta
Join Chef Pat Pascarella of Bastone, Grana and The White Bull for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Topiary Therapy
Atlanta
Presented by Topiary Artist Mike Gibson, join us for this Alston Lecture.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Nick Leahy
Atlanta
Join Nick Leahy of Nick’s Westside for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Container Gardening
Atlanta
Explore container gardening design and learn about a variety of plants that do well in pots.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Craig Richards
Atlanta
Join Craig Richards of Lyla Lila for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreJune 2022
The View from Federal Twist: A New Way of Thinking about Gardens, Nature and Ourselves
Atlanta
To celebrate the release of his acclaimed recent book, The View from Federal Twist, join James Golden for the story behind his eponymous garden.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Chef Holly Chute
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning as Chef Holly Chute of Georgia Grown prepares a four-part small plate menu.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Christopher Grossman
Atlanta
Join Chef Christopher Grossman of The Chastain for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreScience Café: Dr. Donna McDermott
Atlanta
In this talk, we discuss Dr. McDermott's research on how social cues and neonicotinoid pesticide exposure influence how bees choose flowers and what bees learn from their choices.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Alan Chandonia
Atlanta
Join Alan Chandonia of Ecco, Midtown for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreJuly 2022
Plant. Eat. Repeat. Virtual Workshop: Home Hydroponics
Atlanta
Join us virtually for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Home Hydroponics
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreAugust 2022
SOLD 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 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
Chocolate-Covered Weekend
Atlanta
September 10 - 11: Indulge in a delicious weekend of chocolate and fun family activities!
Learn MoreDrop-In Family Program: Chocolate Creations
Atlanta
Use your imagination to create amazing chocolate treats that will delight your sweet tooth during Chocolate Covered Weekend.
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 More