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75th Annual Camellia Show

Experience “the rose of winter” with dozens of cut specimens during the North Georgia Camellia Society’s 75th annual Camellia Show. This year’s honorary chair is Deen Day Sanders. To exhibit or for more details, contact President@northgeorgiacamelliasociety.org. Schedule: Saturday, Feb. 10, 1 – 5 p.m. & Sunday, Feb. 11, 10… Read More

CLOSED: Virtual Spring Plant Sale

Enhance your landscape with a variety of offerings available at the annual plant sale, featuring unusual native and non-native plants grown in the Gainesville garden. Members Only Sale Tuesday, April 5 – Monday, April 11 General Public Sale Tuesday, April 12 – Thursday, April 14 Onsite pickup… Read More

SOLD OUT: Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour

Stroll through Atlanta’s most remarkable private gardens on the 38th annual Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour. This time-honored, self-guided walking tour allows guests to explore the creativity of talented landscape architects, designers, and local gardeners within the city’s most admired neighborhoods. Tickets will be available online only, with limited capacity at gardens. We hope… Read More

Virtual Vanilla Sunday

Join the Garden on February 28 for a new twist on its annual Vanilla Sunday. This year’s event will be offered virtually, and guests will learn all about the fruit that flavors drinks, desserts and sauces in so many recipes – only without the popular ice cream sundae they’ve grown… Read More

SOLD OUT: Homemade Strawberry Jam

Learn to make cooked strawberry jam and a refrigerator version for preserving. Learn safe canning methods, and take home recipes and a small jar of preserves to enjoy. Schedule Sunday, April 25, 3-5 p.m. Fee $49 (Members $45) Deadline One week before session Register Call 404-876-5859, ext. 2559… Read More

Family-led Fun

Look for these three engaging family activities during your winter visit from December 14 – February 28: The Winter Garden Hunt is fun for kids of all ages. Can you find all 12 of the nature items listed during your visit? Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet in the… Read More

Fairyland Trolley

All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden! Located in the Ada Mae Pass Ivester Children’s Garden the Fairyland Trolley connects two fairy villages while passing magical fairy rings and houses. Free with Garden admission or membership, registration not required. Read More

Virtual Reindog Parade: Vote Now!

Finalists for the 2021 Virtual Reindog Parade have been selected and voting is OPEN! Winners will be announced via social media and Reindog participants will be contacted via email about voting. Important Dates: December 8: Finalists Announced/Voting Begins December 14: Final Day for Voting December 17:… Read More

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunts

Explore Scarecrows in the Garden and go on a pumpkin hunt looking for festive pumpkin displays using these fun scavenger hunts. Print outs available in the Visitor Center. – Recommended for ages 2 and up pumpkin Scavenger hunt … Read More

Scarecrow and Pumpkin Scavenger Hunts

Explore Scarecrows in the Garden and the festive, fall pumpkin displays using these fun scavenger hunts. Print outs available in the Hardin Visitor Center.   Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt  Recommended for ages 6 and up. The Great Pumpkin Hunt  Recommended for ages 2 and up. Read More