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Current events and exhibits at The Atlanta Botanical Garden.
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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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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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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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Guided Exhibition Tours
Every Saturday, February 6 - April 10
10:30 a.m.
Learn more about the orchids and plants on display in Orchid Daze: Towers of Flowers. Meet in the Hardin Visitor Center lobby five minutes before start time. Free with Garden admission.
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Vera
The Lady Behind the Ladybug
March 16 - May 31
Colorful botanical art and scarves designed by Vera Neumann bring a vibrant splash of color and light to the Art Gallery in the Fuqua Orchid Center. The extensive archives of the late artist and entrepreneur are owned by The Vera Company, based in Atlanta. For more than four decades, Vera painted hundreds of designs first for placemats and scarves then for an ever-expanding empire of clothing and housewares. Rising in popularity again, the bold, colorful designs have been reintroduced to a new generation of Vera fans, especially young celebrities. The exhibition showcases the joy expressed in the Smithsonian honored artist's work. Many Vera items are available for purchase in the Garden Gift Shop.
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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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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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Daffodil Show
Saturday, March 21, 2 - 5 p.m. and
Sunday, March 22, noon - 5 p.m.
Daffodils in shades of yellow, orange, white, pink and chartreuse brighten the day at the Garden as the Georgia Daffodil Society presents its annual show. Hundreds of cheerful Narcissus blooms are featured in a dazzling variety of forms, along with artistic, horticultural and educational exhibits. Experts from the Society are on hand to answer questions.
Included with Garden admission (Garden members free).
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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 create a delicious vanilla sundae.
Catch a cooking demonstration with vanilla products by Chef Ryan Cobb at 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.
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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
Saturday, April 3 OR June 5
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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High Teas
Easter Sunday, April 4, seatings at 1 and 3 p.m.
Mother's Day Weekend, May 8 - 9, seatings at 1 and 3 p.m.
Celebrate Easter Sunday or Mother's Day Weekend at the Garden with delightful pots of tea accompanied by scrumptious scones, savory tea sandwiches and all the flourishes by Sun in my Belly catering.
$50 per person ($35 Garden member). Reservations required. Please contact Sun in my Belly
at 404.370.0856 or gardencafe@suninmybelly.com to make a reservation.
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Herb Society Plant Sale
Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Scores of rare, unusual and uncommon herbs along with familiar favorites are for sale by The Chattahoochee Unit of The Herb Society of America. Find lemon verbena, scented geraniums, parsley, several varieties of rosemary and many more, perfect to plant in gardens or containers.
Come early for the best selection. Entry to the sale is included with the price of Garden admission.
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Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour
Saturday - Sunday, May 8 - 9
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us Mother's Day weekend to celebrate the 26th annual Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour. See great design and planting ideas by talented local gardeners and landscapers in gardens both large and small throughout metro Atlanta. Tour participants also receive free admission to the Garden on those days from 5 - 7 p.m.
Advance tickets are $20. Tickets are available at individual gardens on the days
of the tour for $30. Children under 12 are admitted free. Check back soon for more information on purchasing tickets.
Volunteers are needed for four-hour shifts as hosts at the private gardens. Each volunteer receives a complimentary tour ticket. Call 404.591.1548 to sign up.
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Concerts in the Garden
June - August
Concerts in the Garden encores for another stellar season! Enjoy live music in Atlanta's most beautiful venue. Past performers include Indigo Girls, Buddy Guy, Lucinda Williams and many more.
Check back soon for the announcement of the 2010 lineup.
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