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April 2022
Joseph Genova Floral Paintings
Atlanta
Genova has drawn inspiration from masters such as Caravaggio and his use of chiaroscuro, the strong contrast between light and dark to create depth and drama in his stunning floral portraits.
Learn MoreMay 2022
Origami 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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Tuesday - Sunday: Enjoy cocktails from cash bars and live entertainment six nights a week.
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 MoreOrigami Folding
Atlanta
Join us in the Outdoor Kitchen every Sunday for origami demonstrations and to try some folds.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Build on Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world. Large drawings emphasize contours and focal points of detail.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m. Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids for Beginners I
Atlanta
Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants.
Learn MoreGarden 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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Playtime Songs with Ms. Patty
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Join in the fun with some of your favorite oldies played with an updated twist. Ms. Patty’s playtime songs are sure to put a smile on your face, rhythm in your feet, and love in your heart.
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and jamming, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreSummer Camp
Atlanta
Enroll your child in a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Taste of the Mediterranean
Atlanta
Savor a dinner from Chefs Crystal Leach and Nancy Waldeck highlighting the bold, healthy and fresh flavors of the Mediterranean diet.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Interactive Songs and Stories with Michael Levine
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Get ready to sing, dance, shake, and laugh together as Mr. Michael gets silly with his guitar!
Learn MoreHoney Bee Biology for Beekeeping
Atlanta
We will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: 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.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Orchids in Black and White
Atlanta
Orchids are intriguingly complex. A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Black and White
Atlanta
Orchids are intriguingly complex. A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Chef Masatomo Hamaya
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning as Chef Masatomo Hamaya of O-Ku prepares a four-part small plate menu.
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth with Jerry G. White
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Join author, storyteller, and percussionist Jerry G. White for an interactive family show that brings to life his debut Children’s book, Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth.
Learn MoreTai Chi
Atlanta
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreRefugee Recipe Celebration
Atlanta
Garden Chefs and members of Friends of Refugees mix up the weekend cooking demos in honor of World Refugee Day.
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 MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Chef Mimmo Alboumeh
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning as Chef Mimmo Alboumeh of Botica prepares a four-part small plate menu.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Jammin Junebugs with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Shake, jiggle, and wiggle to the tunes with Mrs. Alyssa and some of her favorite garden puppet friends, the junebug pollinators!
Learn MorePollinator Party
Atlanta
Enjoy a family celebration of the bees, butterflies, birds and other animals that pollinate plants and are responsible for many fruits and vegetables.
Learn MoreOrchids 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
Shows for Seedlings: Happy Birthday, U.S.A.! with Kay Rosenblum
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Celebrate Independence Day with Queen Emeralda from Fairyland! Sing along to songs and listen to stories that honor this special holiday.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Festival of Colors with Kahaaniya for Kids
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Join Kahaaniya for Kids as the festival of Holi, also known as the festival of colors, is celebrated through an exciting puppet show!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Watermelon Wiggles with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. March and wiggle the watermelon jiggle with Mrs. Alyssa! Join her on a musical picnic adventure, singing songs about summertime fruits, marchin’ ants, flappin' birds, and more.
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 MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Growing and Glowing, Sun Science and Stories with Ms. Ladybug and Ms. Brook
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Join Ms. Ladybug and Ms. Brook on an enchanted journey of stories, science, and imagination in the Garden.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Explore Chinese Dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Explore Chinese dance, history, and culture through a fun, interactive performance with the directors of the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company!
Learn MoreOrchids at Home
Atlanta
This course will explore the use of different home environments for growing orchids.
Learn MoreAugust 2022
Shows for Seedlings: Summer Magic with Ken Scott
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Part magic, part comedy, and fun for all ages, this show will have you filled with laughter and amazement!
Learn MoreEdible Gardening for Beginners
Atlanta
Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing season!
Learn MoreShade Gardening
Atlanta
The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Magical Creatures in a Magical Garden with Mama Koku
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Join Mama Koku as she leads audience members in interactive stories featuring some of her favorite magical garden creatures!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Bilingual Music for Families! with Nathalia
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s songwriter Nathalia engages families in an interactive musical performance. Her energetic songs will have families singing, dancing, and even learning a little Spanish in this fun multicultural experience!
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Madness with Greg Roth
Atlanta
Performances at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. Put on your jumping shoes and show your silly side at Mr. Greg’s interactive musical show.
Learn MoreBeekeeping: 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 MoreAgLanta Eats Festival
Atlanta
AgLanta Eats, the hyper-local food festival now in its fifth year, returns to the Garden with a variety of tastings prepared by top local chefs utilizing the freshest ingredients from AgLanta growers and metro Atlanta farms.
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
Shows for Seedlings: Butterfly Ballad with Piccadilly Puppets
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Mother Nature narrates the story of Katy and Kevin Caterpillar through the stages of their lives and their fascinating migration to Mexico!
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Dance, a Universal Language with Atlanta Dance Connection
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Atlanta Dance Connection for their performance of the different dance disciplines. This fun-filled demonstration is sure to have the whole family enraptured by the beauty of dance!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth with Jerry G. White
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join author, storyteller and percussionist Jerry G. White for an interactive family show that brings to life his debut Children's book, Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth.
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Scatty the Scarecrow with Betty Ann Wylie
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join storyteller Betty Ann Wylie and Scatty the Scarecrow as they bring seasonal songs and stories to the 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: Well-Seasoned Chef: Brandon Hughes
Atlanta
Join Chef Brandon Hughes of Atrium for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and visits from Mr. Travis's puppet friends!
Learn MoreOctober 2022
SOLD 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: 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: Well-Seasoned Chef: Zeb Stevenson
Atlanta
Join Zeb Stevenson of Redbird for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
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