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Floral Expectations:
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Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover

May 16 – Aug. 30: Wild & Wonderful: Folk Art by Alfred Glover, presented May 16 – August 30, will showcase a dozen sculptures of folk art inspired by exotic plants and animals seen by the artist on his travels as well as stories and memories from his childhood.

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Classes & Education in Gainesville

This fall: Register for upcoming adult classes and plan to visit during our family-friendly events.

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View the Garden Events Calendar

See what’s happening in the Garden on your next visit.

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August 08

Heirloom Tasting & Storytelling

Gainesville

Join our horticulturists for an engaging morning of storytelling to learn the fa...

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August 29

Sip & See: Water Gardening Demo

Gainesville

Grab your favorite bevvie and dive into the tranquil world of aquatic gardening ...

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September 05

Patio Gardening

Gainesville

Turn your patio or balcony into a green paradise in this entry-level class taugh...

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September 12

Bob Ross Paint and Sip

Gainesville

Paint like Bob Ross! Bob Ross Certified Instructor Jeremy Rogers will walk you t...

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Explore a Woodland Oasis

The Gainesville Garden is more than just a garden - discover acres of natural woodland beauty by walking one of a multitude of maintained trails throughout the forest.

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Forest Pond

Find flowering water lilies and ornamental aquatic plants breaking the surface of this peaceful pond behind the Ivester Visitor Center.

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Woodland Promenade

This central path offers a relaxing stroll through the Gainesville Garden and offers places to sit and enjoy woodland views as well as colorful annual plantings.

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