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- The botanical garden was first proposed in 1967 and construction began on the site three years later, in 1970.
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The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a botanical garden of 323 acres (131 hectares) in the United States, with a conservatory operated by the University of Georgia. It is located at 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia.
- Gardens and Collections
- Trails and Natural Areas
- Facilities
A number of specialty gardens and collections have been established, and others will be added as the master plan for the garden is implemented. The theme gardens, collections, and display beds contain a diverse array of both native and exotic plant species. One recent addition, the Heritage Garden, contains plants of historic and socioeconomic inte...
Five miles of color-coded nature trails extend into the far reaches of the garden. The longest is the White Trail, which parallels the Middle Oconee River for several hundred yards and extends into the upland plateau areas of hardwood forest. The Red, Green, Blue, Purple, and Yellow Trails are shorter, interconnecting segments. The Orange Trail tra...
The Callaway Building, constructed in 1975 with funds provided by the Callaway Foundation of LaGrange, serves as administrative headquarters for the garden. In addition to a library, laboratories, and offices, the building contains an auditorium, reception area, and conference and meeting facilities. The Alice Hand Callaway Visitor Center and Conse...
Investigate the history of the American garden and its transformation from the mid-1600s to the present. This timeline encompasses the development of public gardens, private estates, national preserves, botanical gardens, and the American wilderness.
Located just three miles from the University of Georgia campus, State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens is a living laboratory, serving teaching, research, and public service roles for the university. A wide range of specialty gardens and collections exist in this 313-acre botanical garden.
- Atlanta Botanical Garden. One of the most beautiful places in the city, the Atlanta Botanical Garden is constantly changing - from what's blooming to special exhibits.
- Thomasville Rose Garden. Thomasville is known as the City of Roses, and the public Thomasville Rose Garden contains 1,500 rose bushes on five acres near downtown's Cherokee Lake Park.
- Callaway Resort & Gardens, Pine Mountain. Callaway Resort & Gardens is just more than one hour south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and contains more than 2,500 acres of gardens, trails and natural beauty.
- Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground. This treasure is "hidden" about an hour north of Atlanta. Gibbs Gardens is a 292-acre estate, 220 of which is the house and gardens, making this one of the largest garden estates in the nation.
Oct 23, 2024 · From the vibrant blooms of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York to the tranquil Japanese landscapes of the Portland Japanese Garden in Oregon, these botanical gems showcase the wonders of the natural world in stunning displays.
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This list of botanical gardens and arboretums in Georgia is intended to include all significant botanical gardens and arboretums in the U.S. state of Georgia [1] [2] [3]
