Spring is a great time to go tiptoeing through the tulips — or lilies or roses or whatever you like. Enjoy spring and summer in these on-campus and North Georgia gardens.
Georgia Tech Community Garden (759 Ferst Drive)
An initiative of the Students Organizing for Sustainability, the community garden is available to everyone on campus and offers small plots for both individual and group use.
A reopening celebration for the newly renovated garden located on the Experiential Walkway next to Rising Roll will take place April 21 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will learn more about the space and how to get involved with the community garden.
Learn more about the Community Garden.
Clough Commons Rooftop Gardens
Take time to rejuvenate in Clough Commons’ rooftop garden. With 39 species of native plants, the rooftop design maximizes water collection and houses 30 solar panels that provide on-site renewable energy.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens (Atlanta)
An urban oasis abounding with indoor floral exhibits, outdoor garden settings, and dozens of sculptures, beautifully bringing together art with the natural environment. Some of Atlanta Botanical Gardens’ April features include Orchid Daze and Trolls: Save the Humans, an exhibition by Thomas Dambo.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens Gainesville (Gainesville)
Opened in 2015, this offshoot of Atlanta Botanical Gardens is home to the largest conservation nursery in the Southeast. Unique to the Gainesville location is a children’s outdoor learning area as well as a series of hiking trails.
The La Calavera Catrina exhibit featuring sculptures of Dia De Los Muertos figures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero and runs from April 1 through August 27.
Atlanta History Center (Atlanta)
A 33-acre campus featuring beautiful natural scenery, historic houses, exhibitions, and interactive experiences. Guests can organize their visit by interest area, length of visit, and guest party count using the center’s online visit planning tool.
Callaway Gardens (Pine Mountain)
Callaway features 2,500 acres of gardens, trails, and exhibits. In addition to a vast array of natural scenery, garden amenities include hotel and cabin lodging, golf greens, a lake, eateries, recreation activities, a spa, and educational centers/structures, including the Callaway Discovery Center, Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, and Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl. The Spring Flower Fest runs through April 30.
Gibbs Gardens (Ball Ground)
Sitting on 375 acres, Gibbs Gardens is one of the nation’s largest residential gardens. The gardens are composed of 16 gardens, including 3 feature gardens. Daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, azaleas, and drift roses are some of Gibbs’ colorful spring blooms.