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Fall Family Fun

Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages! Activities include: nature mosaic arts and crafts, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin-scented Play-Doh and sensory bins.  Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, October 4 – November 2, 10 a.m. – noon We may cancel if rain, cold temperatures or inclement weather make outdoor programming impractical. To… Read More

Diwali Celebration with Shobha Swamy

Select Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during Spring, Summer and Fall. In the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen, the Garden Chef Demos showcase fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs in simple and mouthwatering recipes. Be inspired to try something new the next time you cook. For… Read More

Diwali Celebration with Shobha Swamy

Select Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during Spring, Summer and Fall. In the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen, the Garden Chef Demos showcase fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs in simple and mouthwatering recipes. Be inspired to try something new the next time you cook. For… Read More

Gainesville Garden Plant Sale

Shop for high quality plants featured in the Gainesville Garden including:  • 𝘉𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢 ‘Autumn Ember’ • Tiger ferns • 𝘌𝘶𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘢 ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ • 𝘏𝘦𝘥𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘶𝘮 varieties Browse through selections of summer annuals or houseplants and perennials that come back every year. Learn more and… Read More

The Sweet Life at La Fortezza with Annette Joseph

Meet the author who “puts the dolce in the vita” as she presents Italian brunch favorites, each telling a story of time-honored ingredients and craft. Annette will captivate you with her personal story; how she transformed an ancient Tuscan fortress into a beautiful home and retreat. It’s… Read More

Pecan Weekend

The Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen pops this weekend with special chef demos and tidbits celebrating one of our state’s largest agricultural crops: Pecans! In collaboration with our friends at Georgia Grown, we will have YOM Pecan Ice Cream pops, trivia, and other tasty Pecan samples while Garden Chefs Taylor… Read More

Garden Chef Demos: Taylor Mead

Select Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during Spring, Summer and Fall. In the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen, the Garden Chef Demos showcase fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs in simple and mouthwatering recipes. Be inspired to try something new the next time you cook. For… Read More

Birdhouse Competition

Get tickets: Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at our Birdhouse Competition, part of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville’s annual JuneFest on June 6! Participants are invited to design and build a birdhouse inspired by the beauty of Wild & Wonderful Folk Art — think fantastical landscapes and the stories of… Read More

Mother’s Day in the Gainesville Garden

Included with Garden Admission: Celebrate mom with a bloom-filled day of live music and cocktails at the Garden! Treat the leading ladies in your life to joyful Mother’s Day festivities surrounded by springtime beauty. Springtime Chef’s Picnic Box for Two: $22 Enjoy sweet and savory charcuterie bites for two, curated… Read More

Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics

Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics marks the return of the artists behind the Garden’s 2021 exhibition of a signature rainbow-hued “Skynet” billowing above the Canopy Walk. The 10 sculptures will be scattered throughout the Garden, drawing onlookers with their dazzling acrylic leaves. Standing from 10 to 17 feet tall,… Read More