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May 2023
Explorer’s Online Plant Sale: A Curated Selection of Exceptional Plants
Atlanta
The Explorer’s Plant Sale is an online shopping experience featuring extraordinary trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Learn MoreScience Café: Tal Kinser
Atlanta
The Coastal Plain of the Southeastern United States is among the world's top biodiversity hotspots of great conservation concern. In this talk, we discuss what makes a global biodiversity hotspot a hotspot.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Ocean of Rhythms 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 full of drums, music and dancing!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Bilingual Music for Families! with Nathalia
Atlanta
Performances at 10 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 MoreGarden Open: Memorial Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Monday, May 29, in commemoration of Memorial Day.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Holly Chute
Atlanta
Join Chef Holly Chute of Georgia Grown for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Mark Alba
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Mark Alba of The Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails and Aveline Bar, Lounge & Patio in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Basics of Water Gardening
Atlanta
This aquatic gardening primer offers an introduction to planting in pots and ponds and managing aquatic plant pests and wildlife.
Learn MoreJune 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Playtime Songs with Ms. Patty
Atlanta
Performances at 10 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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Jumpin’ Jam with Gail Burnett
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Are you ready for some jumping, dancing, singing fun? Miss Gail will have kids up on their feet and engaged with the music.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Build Your Own Bog Bowl
Atlanta
This hands-on, interactive class will be accompanied by a behind-the-scenes tour and instruction from an experienced staff member.
Learn MoreVirginia Highland Plein Air Painters Exhibition Reception
Atlanta
Join us at Gardenhouse Gallery for refreshments and meet the artists of Virginia Highland Plein Air Painters.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Orchids in Black and White – Morning Session
Atlanta
Orchids are intriguingly complex. A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Orchids in Black and White – Evening Session
Atlanta
Orchids are intriguingly complex. A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Karl Gorline
Atlanta
Join Chef Karl Gorline of The Woodall for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Trash, Trolls and Treasure Hunts
Atlanta
Presenter Thomas Dambo discusses his career as the world's leading recycling artist and his current exhibition at the Garden, Trolls: Save the Humans.
Learn MoreScience Café: Lance Gunderson, Ph. D.
Atlanta
In this talk, we discuss how to navigate the transition into the Anthropocene is key to discovering sustainable futures.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Queen Emeralda’s Magical Garden Stories with Kay Rosenblum
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Enjoy magic tricks and puppets, sing and laugh with Queen Emeralda from Fairyland as she tells nature inspired stories!
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter III
Atlanta
Saturdays, June - August: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreRefugee Recipe Celebration
Atlanta
Celebrate the strong connections between plants, food and culture in honor of World Refugee Day.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Tiina D’Souza
Atlanta
Join Tiina D'Souza as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreCelebrating Juneteenth
Atlanta
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Garden with special hours on Monday, June 19.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Bruno Vergara
Atlanta
Join Chef Bruno Vergara of El Viñedo Local for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Thomas Davis
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Thomas Davis of The Betty, St. Julep and Willow Bar in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Jammin Junebugs with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10 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 MoreSOLD OUT: Summer Plant-Based Picnic
Atlanta
Learn to prepare three colorful, vegan finger food recipes that are favorites among all ages.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Richard Brown
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Richard Brown of Longleaf Restaurant in the Edible Garden 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 MoreJuly 2023
Garden Open: Monday, July 3
Atlanta
The Garden is open with special hours on Monday, July 3, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Tuesday, July 4
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Tuesday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Watermelon Wiggles with Alyssa Easterly
Atlanta
Performances at 10 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, chickens on the farm, marchin' ants, flappin' birds and more.
Learn MoreMember Summer Evening
Atlanta
All members are invited to enjoy a special evening in Atlanta!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Ocean of Rhythms 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 full of drums, music and dancing!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Edible Gardening for Beginners
Atlanta
Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing season!
Learn MoreVirtual Science Café: Tatiana Arias, Ph. D.
Atlanta
In this talk, we discuss the significance of ongoing efforts in Colombia to safeguard orchid diversity and empowering communities for conservation through sustainable practices.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Interactive Songs and Stories with Michael Levine
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Get ready to sing, dance, shake, and laugh together as Mr. Michael gets silly with his guitar!
Learn MoreSummer Party: Enchanted Garden
Atlanta
Escape the every day and step into an enchanted evening at the Garden's Summer Party!
Learn MoreSunday Pop-Up: Cocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Join us for a special Sunday edition of Cocktails in the Garden.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights: Contributing Members & Above
Atlanta
Contributing and above members are invited to enjoy light bites and a behind-the-scenes staff presentation.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil – Morning Session
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil – Evening Session
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Passport: A Journey Through African and Diaspora Cultural Arts with Djoli Kelen
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for an energetic exploration of African and Diasporic culture through dance, music, and storytelling with Djoli Kelen
Learn MoreAugust 2023
Shows for Seedlings: Summer Magic with Ken Scott
Atlanta
Performances at 10 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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Fun in the Sun! with Mr. Jason
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join us for Mr. Jason's music party as he delights families with songs about bugs, rainbows and nature to inspire the young and young at heart. Bring your smiles and your dancing shoes!
Learn MoreImperiled Beauty: Endangered Plants in Georgia
Atlanta
Join us in the Gardenhouse Gallery August 12 - December 3 for the new exhibition by Laura C. Martin.
Learn MoreStrings in the Garden
Atlanta
This event has reached capacity. 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: Hector Fernando Arocha Garza
Atlanta
In this talk, we discuss how Cuatro Ciénegas, Coahuila provides us with an invaluable opportunity to investigate the origins of life and deepen our understanding of Earth's evolutionary history
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Bilingual Music for Families! with Nathalia
Atlanta
Performances at 10 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 MoreCANCELED – Garden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAgLanta Eats Festival
Atlanta
AgLanta Eats, the hyper-local food festival, 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: Nick Leahy
Atlanta
Join Chef Nick Leahy of Nick's Westside for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Explore Chinese Dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee
Atlanta
Performances at 10 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 MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Luis Guevara Salgado
Atlanta
Join Chef Luis Guevara Salgado of Aziza for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Trees – Morning Session
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Trees – Evening Session
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreFermenting 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
Member Appreciation Month
Atlanta
Garden members enjoy extra perks in September, including special events, prizes and additional discounts in the Garden and beyond.
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 Open: Labor Day
Atlanta
Join us in the Garden during special Monday hours this Labor Day.
Learn MoreSOLD 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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Music of Latin America with Havana Son
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Explore the sounds and rhythms of Latin America on this musical journey- from salsa to son, cumbia and beyond!
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Weather the Weather with Ms. Ladybug
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Ms. Ladybug and friends for a dreamy and playful interactive experience exploring the weather.
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 MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursday - Saturdays, May - September: Enjoy cocktails from cashless bars and live entertainment while exploring the Garden.
Learn MoreScience Café: Julie Velásquez Runk and Frankie Green
Atlanta
Join us for the next installment of Science Café!
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 jamming, and visits from Mr. Travis’s puppet friends!
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursday - Saturdays, May - September: Enjoy cocktails from cashless bars and live entertainment while exploring the Garden.
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 MoreGarden Lights Job Fair
Atlanta
The Garden is hiring on-the-spot at a job fair seeking part-time special events bartenders and special events associates for Garden Lights 2023-24
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 MoreShows for Seedlings: Magical Creatures in a Magical Garden with Mama Koku
Atlanta
Performances at 10 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 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 MoreScarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
October 6 - October 31, enjoy creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden.
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 MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn More