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Scarecrows in the Garden Registration: Atlanta

Scarecrows in the Garden brings to the Garden dozens of creations by local artists, crafters, youth groups and more. Entrants and visitors will delight in discovering their own personal favorites. Register your creation now through September 17. Categories for your creations AMATEUR Families, schools, service organizations and individuals. CREATIVE… Read More

SOLD OUT: Homemade Pie Making

Space is limited. Class will follow CDC social distancing and sanitization guidelines. Masks/Face Shields are required for students to wear indoors. Elevate your pies or gain a completely new skill when you learn how to make flaky, delicious pie crust from scratch in this hands-on class. We cover… Read More

Native Plants and Habitat Gardens

Join Master Gardener and native-plant enthusiast, Karin Hicks as she outlines ways to increase pollinator activity and create an amazing habitat for wildlife. Discuss native plants and how to create a diverse, productive ecosystem in your garden. Schedule Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. – noon Fee $34 (Member $29)… Read More

CANCELED – Ladies Fall in Love with Cycling

Interested in starting cycling or learning more rules of the road or trail? Join Michelle Funk from Habersham Bicycles for some pro tips. Bring your bicycle, if you like, for some simple maintenance tips you can do yourself. Enjoy other local favorites, a Colored Egg Cinnamon roll and Jumping Goat… Read More

Winter Cuttings Greenhouse Tour and Plant Sale Preview

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our 3-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities. Our private greenhouse was the first structure built on the Gainesville property in 2004 and is still supplying plant materials to both the Gainesville and Atlanta Gardens. The tour encompasses all indoor and outdoor growing spaces, along… Read More

SOLD OUT – Floral Design: Workshop

Each student will have their own table. Class will follow CDC social distancing and sanitization guidelines. Masks/Face Shields are required for students to wear indoors.  Create and take home your own contemporary floral arrangement with an autumn flair. Please bring a pair of floral scissors or floral knife. Read More

SOLD OUT – Floral Design: Workshop

Each student will have their own table. Class will follow CDC social distancing and sanitization guidelines. Masks/Face Shields are required for students to wear indoors.  Create and take home your own contemporary floral arrangement with an autumn flair. Please bring a pair of floral scissors or floral knife. Read More

SOLD OUT: Pruning

Proper pruning ensures your plants will be their healthiest from season to season. Learn all manners of pruning methods including tree and shrub pruning and fall cut-backs along with the proper timing for these techniques.  Schedule: Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m. – noon Fee: $29 (Member $24) Deadline:… Read More

Chocolate-Covered Weekend

On Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., indulge in a delicious weekend of chocolate and fun family activities. Discovery Stations – Visit the tree where chocolate begins and learn about the chocolate-making process. Explore the taste and uses of cacao at fun interactive stations for… Read More

Dazzling Diversity Orchid Show

Take in unusual and rarely seen species and hybrids of orchids during the Atlanta Orchid Society’s annual show in Day Hall. Details at atlantaorchidsociety.org. Show Hours Friday: March 8, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: March 9, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: March 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Read More