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I came across this link and wondered about a lot of these gardens, I never heard of some of them! Thought it might be fun to post which ones we've visited, and if (between us all) they've been visited. I've been to Savannah and didn't know of any gardens except the famous Bonaventure Cemetery (that I loved!)
Are there any gardens missing from this list? It might also be nice for our newcomers to Georgia. The link came from here http://www.n-georgia.com/georgia_gardens.htm but I listed them below to make it easier. (no links furnished)
****Atlanta Botanical Garden: (404) 876-5859 - 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/home.do
This remarkable Garden showcases 30 acres of gardens and woodland.
Atlanta History Center: (404) 814-4000 - 130 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta
The Museum features a number of gardens.
***Barnsley Gardens: (770) 773-7480 or 877-773-2447 - 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd., Adairsville http://roadsidegeorgia.com/site/barnsley.html
Rescued in 1988, the gardens are now restored to the showcase of the South as they once were.
The (Jimmy) Carter Center: (404) 331-3900 - 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta
The Carter Center includes a 37-acre wooded park, that contains a formal garden, wildflower meadow, cherry orchard and waterfalls.
Chatham County Garden Center and Botanical Garden: (912) 355-3883
1388 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah
See the beautiful gardens and an 1840s farmhouse located on 10 acres .
Fernbank Science Center: (404) 378-4311 - 156 Heaton Park Drive, NE, Atlanta
This educational center includes Fernbank Forest - a 65-acre tract of relatively undisturbed mature mixed hardwood forest with labeled plants open for self-guided tours.
Founders Memorial Garden (Garden Club of Georgia): (706) 227-5369
325 South Lumpkin Street, Athens http://www.uga.edu/gardenclub/Founder.html
America's first garden club -- the Ladies Garden Club of Athens -- is memorialized by these lovely gardens.
Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden: (706) 896-4191 - 1311 Music Hall Dr., Hiawassee http://my.georgia.org/net/org/info.aspx?partnerid=21774&s=55...
This extensive rhododendron garden displays over 3,000 rhododendrons, azaleas and wildflowers on the Lake Chatuge walking trail.
Fulwood Garden Center: (229) 386-8347 - 802 W. 12th St., Tifton
The fine early 1900s home and accompanying garden were restored for use by the Tifton Garden Clubs and community.
Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical Gardens http://www.gghf.org/AUGUSTAGARDENS_level1.htm
Encompass approximately 17 acres along the banks of the Savannah River along Reynolds Street. The site includes eight acres of gorgeous display gardens! Sculptures of Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson, Raymond Floyd, Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones and Jack Nicklaus all have permanent homes in these gardens!
Georgia Southern Botanical Garden: (912) 871-1149
1505 Bland Avenue, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8039, Statesboro http://welcome.georgiasouthern.edu/garden/
In keeping with the Garden's mission to promote knowledge and appreciation of the diversity and importance of the native plants, animals, and ecology of Georgia, particularly those of the Coastal Plain, the Garden contains an extensive collection of plants native to Southeast Georgia.
Grandmother's Garden and Pathways of Gold Park: (770) 254-2627 or 800-776-7935
Old Town Garden Club of Sharpsburg, Main Street, Sharpsburg
There are many beautiful gardens to stroll through here.
The Guido Gardens: (912) 685-2222 - 600 North Lewis St, US Hwy 121 N, Metter http://www.guidogardens.com/gardensmain.htm
Home to a television production studio, Guido Gardens features ornamental plantings among waterfalls, fountains, koi and goldfish ponds, a stream, arbors and gazebos, a teahouse, and a Prayer Chapel.
Horticulture Trail Garden: (706) 542-2471 - UGA South Campus, Athens
Exquisite ornamentals are performance-tested in seasonally rotating gardens.
Isaiah Davenport House Museum: (912) 236-8097 - 324 E State St, Savannah
A garden graces this 1815 Federal-style brick house whose preservation became the founding of the Historic Savannah Foundation.
Lewis Vaughn Botanical Gardens: (770) 602-2606 - Main, Center, and Railroad Sts., Conyers
Nestled in the heart of downtown, Georgia Piedmont native plants thrive here.
Lockerly Arboretum: (912) 452-2112
1534 Irwinton Rd off Hwy 441 S, Milledgeville http://www.lockerlyarboretum.org/
This 45 acre arboretum offers, in addition to nature trails showcasing shrubs and trees, an herb garden, iris, daylily beds, a rhododendron garden, a vineyard, bulb and perennial gardens, a butterfly garden and a tropical and desert greenhouse.
Macon State College: (912) 471-2780 - 100 College Station Dr, Macon http://www.maconstate.edu/botanical/default.aspx
The College is in the early stages of making the entire campus into a recognized botanical garden. The web site tracks the progress of this laudable project.
Meadow Garden: (706) 724-4174 - 1320 Independence Dr, Augusta
The grounds of this former home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence are landscaped in plants and herbs of the period.
**Massee Lane Gardens: (912) 967-2358
American Camellia Society, One Massee Lane, Fort Valley http://www.camellias-acs.org/gardens/default.asp
Headquarters of the American Camellia Society, the nine-acres of Gardens display a world renowned collection of camellias, a rose garden, environmental garden, and a Japanese garden.
Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum: (706) 291-1883 or (800) 220-5504
Veterans Memorial Hwy (GA Loop 1) and Martha Berry Hwy (U.S. 27), Mt. Berry
The museum grounds offer elegant gardens and nature trails including the Formal Garden, the Goldfish Garden, the Bridal Walk, the Sundial Garden, the Sunken Garden, the Fernery Nature Trail, the Catfish Pond, and functioning greenhouses.
Paradise Gardens Park and Museum: (706) 857-2926 - (800) FINSTER
Off of US 27 North, Summerville, TN http://www.agilitynut.com/h/finster.html
World-renowned folk artist, Howard Finster, began the creation of Paradise Gardens in 1951.
Pendleton King Park
Several different garden areas but I associate PKP most with their hydrangea garden (not referenced on the website, maybe because it is relatively new) http://www.augustaga.gov
Picadilly Farm: (706) 769-6516 - 1971 Whippoorwill Road, Bishop
On 2.5 acres of display gardens, Picadilly cultivates perennials, dwarf conifers, hellebores, hostas, rare shrubs and hardy ferns.
Polk County Historical Society Museum and Gardens: (770) 749-0073
205 N. College St, Cedartown
Local artifacts, films, art festivals are housed the 1921 former Hawke's Childrens' Library.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia: (706) 542-1244
University of Georgia, 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens http://www.uga.edu/botgarden/
This marvelous 313 acre collection of gardens includes an International Garden. 11 gardens depicting the geographic origin of plants, the plant hunters who sought them, and the forces that drove the plant hunters.
Taylor-Grady House: (706) 549-8688 - 634 Prince Ave, Athens
A Greek Revival mansion built in the 1840 is a National Historic Landmark. The thirteen elegant columns represent the 13 colonies.
Thomasville Rose Garden: (229) 227-7099 or (800) 704-2350
Corner of Smith Ave., and Covington Dr., Thomasville http://www.thomasvillerosesociety.org/ (lovely site)
This beautiful gardens features more than 500 prize rose bushes.
University of Georgia Greenhouse: (706) 542-3732
Botany Department, Athens
22,000 square feet of greenhouses showcase collections of ferns and fern allies, cycads, unique gymnosperms, arid plants, tropical plants, and carnivorous plants.
*University of Georgia Research and Education Garden - (770) 229-3367
1109 Experiment St., Griffin http://www.caes.uga.edu/campus/griffin/garden/index.cfm
Covering 65 acres, this garden offers visitors a firsthand look at new approaches to environmental gardening, displaying the latest landscape and turf grass findings.
Vines Botanical Gardens: (770) 466-7532 - 3500 Oak Grove Rd, Loganville
The 18,000 square foot manor house is embellished by 23 acres of garden.
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