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Current events and exhibits at The Atlanta Botanical Garden.
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Orchid Photography
February 6 - March 14
Fine art orchid images by Jack Cane, PhD, and Ted Mikalsen are on display in the Garden Art Gallery. All work is available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Garden.
Preview a portfolio of Jack's work online.
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Towers of Flowers
February 6 - April 11
Experience Orchid Daze: Towers of Flowers! Exotic beauties soar with lush green and silver foliage to create stunning living mosaics in the Fuqua Orchid Center.
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Garden Tours
Every Tuesday and Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Visitors are invited to take a stroll with a knowledgeable volunteer guide to discover interesting insights about the Garden and what's in bloom. Meet in the admissions area five minutes prior to tour time. No registration required. Free with admission.
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Camellia Show
Saturday, February 20, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, February 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The North Georgia Camellia Society presents its annual show. Enjoy a profusion of camellias in shades of white, pink, red, rose and parti-colors. The show features artistic, horticultural and educational exhibits judged by specialists, and experts from the Society will be on hand to answer questions.
Free with Garden admission.
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Perennial Plant Symposium
The Exuberant Garden: Creating Joyous Spaces
A Symposium and Silent Auction
Saturday, February 27, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Exuberant Garden is a place where the joy of creating a
beautiful space mingles with the satisfaction of realizing the fruits of
your labor. Come away with fresh, surprising and attainable ideas for making your enthusiastic gardening dreams come true.
Register Online
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Orchid Market Weekends
February 6 - 7, March 6 - 7, April 3 - 4
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Visit the Hardin Visitor Center for a special, orchid-inspired shopping experience featuring gorgeous live orchids from local growers, expert orchid care tips, beautiful orchid artwork, glass and jewelry.
Your newly purchased plant is in good hands at the Orchid Daycare while you wander off to explore Orchid Daze: Towers of Flowers!
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Orchid Care Clinics
Saturdays, February 6, March 6 and April 3
10 a.m. - noon
Join members of the Fuqua Orchid Center staff for some expert orchid advice. Drop in any time between 10 a.m. and noon with your questions and a maximum of two orchid plants for advice on care for your temperamental treasures.
This clinic is free with Garden admission and registration is not required. Materials for repotting orchids are available for a charge of $5 per plant.
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Orchid Society Show
Friday - Sunday, March 12 - 14
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Atlanta Orchid Society presents their annual juried show and sale. Join other orchid lovers to see beautiful exhibits of orchids, meet orchid vendors and choose some for your own collection!
Plus, experience Orchid Daze: Towers of Flowers! Tropical floriculture goes to new heights in dramatic vertical gardens.
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Meet Frances Mayes
Tuesday, March 16
5:30 p.m.
Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to meet Alston Lecture speaker and best-selling author Frances Mayes at a pre-lecture reception. Tuscan-inspired appetizers and cocktails will set the mood for the evening. Ticket price includes a complimentary copy of her new book, Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life.
$60 per person (Garden members $45)
This event is full. Please call 404.591.1539 to add your name to the waiting list. Advanced tickets are required.
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Alston Lecture
Every Day in Tuscany
Presented by Frances Mayes
Tuesday, March 16, 7 p.m.
Best-selling author Frances Mayes presents Every Day in Tuscany as part of the Alston Lecture series. Join Mayes for her entertaining and inspiring reflections on Italian food, wine and gardens. Experience the rich seasons of Tuscany and the "voluptuousness of Italian life."
Admission is free and no reservations are required.
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Vanilla Sunday
Sunday, March 21
1 - 4 p.m.
Explore the wonders of the vanilla orchid during Orchid Daze: Towers of Flowers in the stunning Fuqua Orchid Center. Learn about the origins of vanilla, enjoy the different aromas of vanilla beans produced world-wide and watch cooking demonstrations by Chef Ryan Cobb with vanilla products.
Delicious vanilla sundaes will be available for purchase.
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