Beyond Beauty: The Wildlife Value of Natives and Native Cultivars in Mt. Cuba Center’s Trial Garden Join Sam Hoadley, the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center, as he highlights native plant species and cultivars from Mt. Cuba’s trials that will make beautiful and ecologically valuable additions… Read More
Explore 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 13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: March 14, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: March 15, 10 a.m. Read More
Naturalist David Mizejewski shares how to create a beautiful garden or landscape that fits into the local ecosystem and supports birds, butterflies, bees and a whole host of other wonderful wildlife neighbors. David will discuss native plants, the four components of habitat, and sustainable gardening. He’ll also… Read More
The phrase “words’ leaves,” koto no ha, was sometimes used to say “poetry” in classical-era Japan. Over a thousand years later, images drawn from the natural world (and beyond) continue to be at the heart of how poems work, expressing interior feelings and thoughts by speaking of what we… Read More
In partnership with the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta, join us in Day Hall to celebrate spring with a musical performance from the Vega Quartet, oboist Alexandra Prior and pianist Julie Coucheron. Featuring beautiful music about flowers and gardens, the evening’s program includes: “Spring” by Antonio… Read More
Join Chanticleer Garden’s Executive Director and Head Gardener Bill Thomas for a visual tour and behind-the-scenes look at what The Washington Post calls “one of the most interesting and edgy public gardens in America.” Chanticleer is known for environmentally sensitive, residential-scale designs featuring foliage and flowers, a wide variety… Read More
Please note: This event is canceled due to inclement weather predicted for Saturday, Jan. 24. Refunds will be automatically processed. Contact classes@atlantabg.org if you have any questions or concerns. Speakers Todd Lasseigne Executive Director, Bellingrath Gardens & Home Horticultural Hits and Misfits for… Read More
Nature engagement provides physical, psychological, and social benefits yet access to and use of local nature sites, parks, and greenspace is not always equitable, particularly for communities of color. These impacted neighborhoods typically have fewer street trees planted, are further from parks and other green spaces and, when parks… Read More
We often recognize agency, decision making, and communication from a distinctly human perspective. However, when we examine the world of plant life, we can see that they too possess these qualities in ways that aren’t always apparent to human centric sensibilities. Through the invitation to consider the potential of… Read More
Adventures in Ecological Horticulture Who doesn’t love butterflies? Our gardens can be stunningly beautiful while also providing a habitat for the wildlife that enriches our lives. For ecological horticulturist Rebecca McMackin, cultivating habitat is central to landscape management. In her 10 years as Director of Horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park,… Read More
