Join Synchronicity for the performance of “Three Little Birds” on May 28 in the Gainesville Garden amphitheater! Enjoy two performance times at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. To further accommodate for the excitement of the performance, there will be a shuttle bus designated for overflow parking at Riverbend Elementary School, 1742… Read More
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO® Bricks, set for March 4 – May 30, features sculptures by artist Sean Kenney constructed entirely of LEGO bricks. These precisely built yet whimsical pieces are designed to inspire both the young and the young-at-heart about the natural world. Kenney uses only standard, off-the- shelf,… Read More
Pick up festive, egg-themed scavenger hunt information in the Visitor Center for a fun, family-led excursion in the Garden. Read More
The exhibition, presented May 7 – Oct. 16, features 18 installations of nearly 70 museum-quality metal sculptures inspired by the Japanese art of folding paper that are the creations of Santa Fe artists Kevin and Jennifer Box. Throughout the Garden will be large-scale sculptures of flying birds, emerging butterflies, grazing… Read More
This course explores two diverse orchid groups, the genus Bulbophyllum and the subtribe Pleurothallidinae. It is intended for middle-level orchid growers. Participants are strongly encouraged to have taken the Orchids for Beginners and Orchids at Home courses prior to participating in this course. Schedule: Saturday, Auguast 27, 10 a.m. – noon… Read More
Learn how to create pocket meadows and convert lawn space into meadow space that supports pollinators and birds with this eco-friendly gardening practice. Schedule Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-noon Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline April 8 Instructor Karin Hicks, UGA extension… Read More
Dive into the world of Magnolias! Learn about the many different Magnolia species and hybrids, then tour the Garden’s Magnolia collection and discuss how to use Magnolias in the landscape. Schedule Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. – noon Fee $34 (Member 29) Deadline March 25 Instructor Ethan Guthrie, Horticulture… Read More
Shake off the winter blues and get in gear for springtime with this full day of garden inspiration! Join us for a virtual symposium, and pick up new ideas from seasoned experts! Schedule: Saturday, January 29* 9a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fee: $65 ($60 for Garden members, GPPA members)… Read More
For a limited time, view the incredible Virtual Alston Lecture with Jamaica Kincaid in conversation with Teresa Weaver. Learn more about the celebrated author’s fascinating and, at time, dangerous trek through the foothills of the Himalayas in search of native plants to grow in her Vermont Garden. Get your copy… Read More
Now in its sixth year, Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden stuffs the woodlands with creations by local artists, crafters, youth groups and more. This popular exhibition will return on October 3 with the theme, Día de Muertos! Cast your vote for your favorite scarecrow this year! The winner will receive a… Read More
