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February 2023
Trolls: Save the Humans by Thomas Dambo
Atlanta
February - September: Experience an exhibition featuring six of artist Thomas Dambo's enormous folklore-inspired sculptures built from reclaimed materials as it makes its world premiere at the Garden.
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Tai Chi – Quarter II
Atlanta
Saturdays, April 1 - June 10: Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Spring Brunch
Atlanta
Enjoy brunch in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen with Executive Chef Mark Alba and Executive Pastry Chef Lindsay Davis from The Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails and Aveline Bar, Lounge & Patio.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Preserving the Season
Atlanta
Learn safe water bath canning techniques that work for a variety of fruits and pickles.
Learn MoreMay 2023
SOLD OUT: Capturing the Garden in Colored Pencil – Morning Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays in May: Experience the joy of drawing colorful plant life outdoors at the Garden in late spring!
Learn MoreCapturing the Garden in Colored Pencil – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays in May: Experience the joy of drawing colorful plant life outdoors at the Garden in late spring!
Learn MoreMember Garden Celebration: Contributing and Above
Atlanta
Contributing and above members are invited to an exclusive member evening in Atlanta.
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden
Atlanta
Thursday - Saturdays, May - September: Enjoy cocktails from cashless bars and live entertainment while exploring the Garden.
Learn MoreBrunch in the Garden
Indulge in a decadent brunch with Jessica McKinney, Executive Pastry Chef at Canoe.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Natalie Fisher-Chavez
Atlanta
Join Chef Natalie-Fisher Chavez as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Christopher Grossman
Atlanta
Join Chef Christopher Grossman of The Chastain for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Philippe Haddad
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Philippe Haddad of Philippe's at PGH in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreBasics of Biocontrol
Atlanta
Learn the basics of managing pest problems in your plants at home.
Learn MoreFermented Condiments
Atlanta
Learn to make your own fermented condiments- from ketchup, mustard and relish, to hot sauce, salsa and more- with Contraband Ferments.
Learn MoreCANCELED: Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour
Atlanta
Because of the substantial amount of cold damage that garden plants suffered last winter, the 2023 annual spring tour of private gardens in metro Atlanta has been canceled.
Learn MoreBeekeeping: Getting Started
Atlanta
Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to teach you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle.
Learn MoreAtlanta Rose Show
Atlanta
Present by the Greater Atlanta Rose Society, the annual cut-flower show in Day Hall features roses of every variety and color.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Mother’s Day Brunch at Longleaf
Atlanta
Reserve your table to enjoy a chef-curated menu 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Longleaf, the Garden's full-service restaurant.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Angus Daunt
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Angus Daunt of Polaris in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreScience Café: Tal Kinser
Atlanta
The Coastal Plain of the Southeastern United States is among the world's top biodiversity hotspots of great conservation concern. In this talk, we discuss what makes a global biodiversity hotspot a hotspot.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreContainer Gardening
Atlanta
Master the basics of container selection, preferred soil types and design.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Holly Chute
Atlanta
Join Chef Holly Chute of Georgia Grown for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreBasics of Water Gardening
Atlanta
This aquatic gardening primer offers an introduction to planting in pots and ponds and managing aquatic plant pests and wildlife.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Mark Alba
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Mark Alba of The Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails and Aveline Bar, Lounge & Patio in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreJune 2023
Shade Gardening
Atlanta
The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreBuild Your Own Bog Bowl
Atlanta
This hands-on, interactive class will be accompanied by a behind-the-scenes tour and instruction from an experienced staff member.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Black and White – Morning Session
Atlanta
Orchids are intriguingly complex. A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Black and White – Evening Session
Atlanta
Orchids are intriguingly complex. A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Karl Gorline
Atlanta
Join Chef Karl Gorline of The Woodall for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Trash, Trolls and Treasure Hunts
Atlanta
Presenter Thomas Dambo discusses his career as the world's leading recycling artist and his current exhibition at the Garden, Trolls: Save the Humans.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Rodney Smith
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Rodney Smith of 5Church in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter III
Atlanta
Saturdays, June - August: Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreRefugee Recipe Celebration
Atlanta
Celebrate the strong connections between plants, food and culture in honor of World Refugee Day.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Bruno Vergara
Atlanta
Join Chef Bruno Vergara of El Viñedo Local for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreOrchids, Divas of the Design World
Atlanta
Create an arrangement with orchids using a variety of botanical accents.
Learn MoreBlooms in Mixed Media: Working with Watercolors, Graphite and Acrylic on Toned Paper
Gainesville
We will capture bouquets of flowers and all their colors, shapes and textures.
Learn MoreSummer Plant-Based Picnic
Atlanta
Learn to prepare three colorful, vegan finger food recipes that are favorites among all ages.
Learn MoreJuly 2023
Edible Gardening for Beginners
Atlanta
Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing season!
Learn MoreEducator Appreciation Evening
Atlanta
Amazing Metro-Atlanta teachers are invited to join us for a special summer evening planned just for them!
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil – Morning Session
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreDrawing Orchids in Colored Pencil – Evening Session
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreAugust 2023
Strings in the Garden
Atlanta
Supporting and above members are invited to enjoy a special evening of music in the Garden with a live strings performance and hors d’oeuvres.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Nick Leahy
Atlanta
Join Chef Nick Leahy of Nick's Westside for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Luis Guevara Salgado
Atlanta
Join Chef Luis Guevara Salgado of Aziza for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Trees – Morning Session
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreDrawing Trees – Evening Session
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreSeptember 2023
SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Jon Novak
Atlanta
Join Chef Jon Novak of Tiny Lou's for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Blake Hartley
Atlanta
Join Chef Blake Hartley of Lapeer Steak & Seafood for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Bob Ryan
Atlanta
Join Chef Bob Ryan of St. Cecilia for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Philippe Haddad
Atlanta
Join Chef Philippe Haddad of Philippe's by PGH for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Christophe Le Métayer
Atlanta
Join Chef Christophe Le Métayer of Brassica for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreOctober 2023
SOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Deborah VanTrece
Atlanta
Join Chef Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Santiago Gomez
Atlanta
Join Chef Santiago Gomez of Palo Santo for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Joey Ward
Atlanta
Join Chef Joey Ward of Southern Belle & Georgia Boy for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Chef Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
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