Come to the garden dressed as a favorite fairytale character, fairies, dragons, knights, princesses, witches, and wizards. Starting at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Garden, enjoy a fairytale parade filled with music and bubbles. This event is free with Garden admission. Schedule: April 11, May 9, June 13, and July… Read More
Take a trip to the Gainesville Garden during spring break week, April 7-11, to enjoy family friendly activities that foster connections to nature and life sciences. Monday: We’re open! Spring scavenger hunts will be available for children. Tuesday: Color Desmond the Dragon! Chalk will be put out for kids to… Read More
Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories. Join us for Storybook Time on Wednesdays, 10 – 10:15 a.m. April – August. Storybook Time takes place under the terrace attached to the Visitor Center. The sensory bin station is available in the Children’s Garden for kids to explore… Read More
Join us for a hands-on photography workshop focused on enhancing your smartphone photos using simple, effective techniques and editing. Set in the serene environment of the botanical garden, this class will teach you how to edit photos taken with your smartphone to bring out vibrant colors, adjust lighting,… Read More
Preserve the fresh flavors of summer with this hands-on quick pickling workshop! Learn how to safely and easily pickle your favorite summer produce like cucumbers, okra, green beans, and peppers. Discover the art of creating flavorful pickles using simple ingredients, herbs, and spices. You’ll have the opportunity to… Read More
In this hands-on workshop, students will create beautiful, life-like paper orchids. The instructor will guide everyone through the process, using a mix of techniques and materials to craft a unique, life-like orchid bloom. By the end, each participant will have a forever bloom—perfect for gifts, special occasions, or… Read More
Discover the art of growing your own beautiful cut flower garden. Learn how to plant and cultivate vibrant fields of flowers perfect for bouquets and home decoration. Tour our edible garden flower beds and gain tips on integrating flowers into your vegetable garden for both beauty and function. You’ll receive… Read More
Come 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,… Read More
Dig deep into the world of edible gardening in this exciting workshop for students ages 6–16! “Rooted in Learning” gives young gardeners the chance to explore how food grows—from planting seeds to harvesting delicious, fresh produce. Through hands-on activities, participants will gain practical gardening skills, discover the importance of sustainability,… Read More
Come take a behind the scenes tour of our three-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,… Read More