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Program supports people with dementia and caregivers

It’s a quintessential spring morning at the University of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden. The sun is starting to peek out from behind a patchwork of pale gray clouds, warming the air. It’s an idyllic setting for another session of Meet Me… Full story

State Botanical Garden announces 2023 Student Art Competition winners

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently announced the winners of its 2023 Student Art Competition. The competition, funded by The J.A. and H.G. Woodruff, Jr. Charitable Trust, is open to students in 9th grade… Full story

UGA planting the seeds for community engagement through partnerships

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel installed a Georgia Pollinator Plant of the Year garden to help raise awareness about declining pollinating insect populations. The Georgia Center worked with the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at… Full story

Spring planting tips from the UGA State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Spring is finally here, and the experts at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia share tips to think about before you start planting your garden. Timing is key The average last frost date for Athens… Full story

Spring into exploration at State Botanical Garden’s Georgia Questival

From the mountains to the coast, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia invites participants to spring into exploration through activities showcasing Georgia’s natural resources at Georgia Questival on March 19. The third year of this… Full story

State Botanical Garden annual light show continues to blossom

While many of the plants at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia are dormant during the winter, the garden’s annual light show, Winter WonderLights, continues to grow. This year’s show, presented by the UGA Office… Full story

State Botanical Garden at UGA encourages planting for pollinators

With so many options available, it can be challenging to know what plants to add to your home garden that will look beautiful and help the environment. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is helping… Full story

UGA’s winter lights show provided a special outing for one group of young people and their families

To see Philip Clementson racing across the State Botanical Garden from one glittering display to another you’d never know he began life with a critical congenital heart defect. While still in utero, Philip was diagnosed with Dextro-Transposition of the Great… Full story

Native plant sale sells out

Thank you to everyone who supported our native plant sale this year! We are now SOLD OUT! Our remaining inventory of native honeysuckle, blueberries and native azaleas will be available in the garden gift shop this week while supplies last…. Full story

Winter WonderLights returns to UGA’s State Botanical Garden in November

For the second year, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia will transform into a sparkling wonderland of lights this winter. Winter WonderLights, presented by the UGA Office of the President, takes visitors along a trail… Full story