Atlanta Botanical Garden continues to be one of my favorite places in Atlanta to visit. It is…read moredefinitely one of my happy places. I love that it's located right in the city, yet you feel so far away. I also really appreciate the membership options they offer. I typically get the single membership, which is well worth it when you consider how many times you can visit and the member-only events they host. This time around, though, I decided to rejoin with an upgrade to the Family Membership ($135 for the year, which covers two adults and children). It comes with four free guest passes, discounts at the gift shop, and options for parking garage passes. They also host member only events, and for the month of September, members get a discount at the garden cafe and restaurant. In addition to seeing all the gorgeous flowers and trees, there is always something going on throughout the year. They host events featuring work by various artists and sculptors throughout the garden, a scarecrow event in the fall, the holiday lights in the winter, and an orchid exhibit in the spring. Another great perk is that your membership gets you discounts at other botanical gardens across the United States. If you love nature and enjoy visiting gardens wherever you travel, I definitely recommend taking advantage of their membership!

We love the Atlanta Botanical gardenand try to go monthly to see the gardens as they change through…read morethe year -- but it usually turns out to be quarterly. With membership we never have to think about the cost and I am guessing that the two of us go enough that we savemoney withthe annual family membership. But there's a lagniappe that the Botanical garden doesn't even mention. Memberships at he Atlanta Botanical Gardens gives reciprocal membership in 350+ gardens around the US and Canada. But was I ever surprised to discover that it includes the Atlanta History Center. We were there Saturday and saved $29 each by belonging to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. I don't know about y'all, but I think that free is a very good price.

Love it here! Flowers by color, veggies, interesting varieties not found at your big box store,…read moreassociates answer all your questions knowledgeably and help haul your big purchases to your car. Has its own parking lot.

Alright so I gave them another try since it has been a while and I am much more knowledgeable about…read moregardening and knew exactly what I was looking for. I left with what I was looking for plus a little more. Parking was a breeze in the gravel lot. The staff was friendly. The plants were healthy.

I contacted the business requesting flower bed installation. I received a proposal, estimate. A…read moretime was scheduled for installation He never called or showed up.

I've had some good interactions and some bad interactions with Flower Bed Creations, and am a…read morerepeat customer at two different properties I've own. I contacted Steve via text and via e-mail very courteously to fulfill the requirement of the warranty on a few rose bushes his team planted for me at our main home that never grew. Four of the ones that he planted for us died. He responded and scheduled a time to come and replace them. On the day he scheduled to come, he called and said that the roses were not in stock and would be the following Monday. I never heard from him the following Monday. His team them abruptly scheduled a date and time to come to plant something that I received via e-mail and didn't know on that date and time either, which was a Sunday afternoon. I kindly parked with flags the plants that needed to be replaced under the warranty from an over $1000 purchase I made on plants. The communication is subpar and I fear they do not want to fulfill the stipulations of the warranty on plants. Beware of this type of interaction and any promise they make on warranty fulfillment when you purchase services from this company.

Visited today on a spectacular spring day (happened to be Earth Day.) The sky was so blue, the…read morebirds were singing, and the gardens were bursting with color. My favorite part of the gardens is the Japanese garden with its countless deep red Japanese maples, reflecting pools, shaded benches for contemplating the gardens' beauty. It's a beautiful place to take a stroll and have lunch in the shaded outdoor dining area next to the sandwich shed. Sandwiches are delicious, prepared by the fabulous Home Restaurant in the area. Make a day of it! Bring your book, have some lunch, and walk the gardens for a peaceful day out in nature.

There are plenty of parking spaces, you will see guides to lead your car to available spot…read more Currently tulips are off from its peak season, you can still see some, daffodils are in full bloom, also the azaleas are poised to burst forth at any moment. With weak or no cellular signal or Wi-Fi available within the gardens, visitors can pay full attention on admiring the beauty of nature. The gardens occupies total of 376 acres, featuring over 250 acres of landscaped gardens divided into several distinct sections: the Japanese Gardens, the Monet Waterlily Gardens, the Daffodil Gardens, and the Manor Gardens. The Japanese Gardens occupy a central position within the estate, covering 40 acres and featuring streams, ponds, miniature islands, small bridges, and Japanese maples. As one strolls through this section, one can deeply contemplate the core tenets of Japanese aesthetics: *Mono no aware* (物の哀れ the pathos of things), *Wabi-sabi* (侘寂 Wabi-austere beauty and sabi -rustic patina or beauty in aging), and *Yūgen* (幽玄 profound and mysterious grace and subtleness rather than obvious beauty. mystery). *Mono no aware* is certainly palpable here; the seasonal colors are vivid, yet most of the tulips have already faded. However, visitors do not see the withered blooms, as they are swiftly cleared away. This practice is, in fact, an authentic element of Japanese aesthetics--one that does not seek to deliberately pander to visitors. After all, imperfection and impermanence inevitably evoke a sense of melancholy, which lies at the very heart of Japanese aesthetic philosophy. As for *Wabi-sabi* and *Yūgen*, they are subtly woven into every detail of the landscape, inseparable from the whole. I could sense the garden's inherent simplicity and minimalism--its use of "negative space" and evocative atmosphere--such as the circular stone steps leading into the lake, only to come to an abrupt stop. Is it perhaps an example of the essence of sudden enlightenment found in Buddhist philosophy? Throughout the gardens, various Japanese-style shrines and stone lanterns are scattered everywhere, exuding that distinct aura of ethereal elegance and profound tranquility characteristic of traditional Japanese gardens. The floral plantings are meticulously designed to rotate with the changing seasons: spring brings a display of tulips and daffodils; summer features water lilies--specifically in the "Monet Water Lily Garden," which boasts 140 varieties of lilies and a replica of Monet's bridge; and autumn offers a vibrant tapestry of colorful foliage alongside sweeping fields of Sulfur Cosmos wildflowers. I visited the Butchart Gardens in Victoria over 30 years ago--a truly stunning garden that, at the time, was awash with tulips. In terms of sheer size, Gibbs Gardens is more than six times larger than Butchart Gardens.

Beautiful peaceful garden with paved paths to walk through and admire the trees, flowers, and…read moreplants.

While visiting Atlanta, I was looking to kill some time…read more And I needed a excuse To write another rhyme. With a name like Woodlawn Gardens, I almost expected a cemetery. But instead what I found, Was a park fit for fairies! The area was once privately owned. But they've donated the land. The well kept grounds, I'd describe, As nothing less than grand! There's many paths to wander, And little gardens to see. There's even a makeshift playground Made from the trunks of trees! Such an adorable little park, In the middle of the city. Atlanta isn't the same as I remember, It's actually quite pretty!

This has to be one of the best brunch experiences I have had in a loooooong time. It was…read morerecommended by friend while I was in town for the weekend. I was able to snag a last minute reservation for myself and 2 friends online. They have brunch on Saturday and Sunday with different menus and slightly different vibe. You choose between 2 seating times and prepay which includes tax and gratuity for a 2 hour block. The food comes and small plates and they have sooo many items. The staff is efficient and keeps the food and drinkq rolling the entire time. They have a dj and an MC which brought the brunch experience to a whole other level! Folks were vibing, dancing and singing the entire time. They also gave special shout outs and recognitions for birthdays, retirement and cancer remission. I truly enjoyed myself. The place is small and they definitely pack it out but the staff makes sure you have a good time

I wanted to give these folks a solid 3.5.....but let me just set the stage…read more This is my second time coming here and I will say my second experience years later was not the same as the first. So I would have given 5 stars the first time & then be coming here to lower/change that review if I had done it. Let's start with the customer experience with parking.....the parking attendant yelled at us a number of times "I don't know why yall getting out the car cause I'm not opening doors until 2:15 anyway"....confusion cause our reservation was 2:00pm. He ended up being right though as not only was he the parking attendant but then changed to the person who opened the doors. So pack your patience when it comes to parking and not being let in at your reservation time (even in the rain). Once we were checked in and seated our mimosas did come right out.....and they kept them flowing for the stated hour.....however after 10 or so, I was like it's just mostly orange/mango juice. If we hadn't pregamed before I wouldn't have felt any buzz. The food was all really GOOD although the same parking attendant guy had put on an apron so he seemed to be an owner of some sorts.....let us know from jump that its an event experience and not a restaurant so although the flavor and presentation of the food is good don't expect it to come out piping hot as they are serving it buffet style groups.....if you don't get something or want more you can ask. If you are okay with paying $85 (gratuity included) when tickets purchased to catch a vibe with DJ Che Mack.....then give these folks a try and let me know if your experience is better or about the same as mine. Main food for Sunday Brunch (Fried Chicken, salmon, turkey sausage, grits, greens, deviled eggs, potatoes) and bacon upon request (not pictured) food is served based on party size but you can request more. Prior to this we were given kale salad, a fruit tray, crab salad, crab cakes (crab balls) and sweet potato corn muffin bites, whole shrimp with shell. The kale salad was the show stopper 10/10. As stated all food was served lukewarm or cold.....which for some items this is fine. The amount of food given for price was worth it, just wish the temp was better on hot items.

Najet and Christian did a an amazing job--above and beyond…read morewhat we requested. They were prompt and very detailed in all the work they did. We needed two flower beds cleaned out and prepped for a new crop. They spent extra time clearing out all the unwanted bulbs and even roots from a defunct holly bush. Added top soil and even planted the new plants I brought in. We then asked them to add another job to the list once we saw how meticulous their work was. Their price was very reasonable. We will definitely call them again.

The Garden Girls were fantastic. They installed drip irrigation on a timer for four garden beds and…read moreworked out the complicated structure in no time. Great people. Great service and all for a very fair rate. I already have them working on a new project at my daughter's home. Support locally owned, hard working folks and give these girls a shout today. I could not recommend them enough.

This was our first time visiting the swan house and we came to know about this property via hunger…read moregames movie. From that time we want to visit this place. Few years later we were able have a visit with our kids and there is no place in place felt bored. The interior designs and the exterior design is so wonderful and kudos to people who maintain this property in pristine condition. Don't forget to walk down the bottom end of the lawn where you will have walk through behind to the cabin and the swan woods The staff were very helpful and patient. Will definitely visit again just without kids. :-).

Came here to see the famous tiny door. The whole venue was booked by a wedding party. We could only…read moresee the big house from the main gate. See my photos of the sign outside and view from the gate.

This is a beautiful FREE public park in Loganville, GA with FREE parking…read more It used to be a fancy botanical garden that was then taken over by the county and now has fallen into mostly disrepair. However, the abandoned- looking aspect of this park is what appeals to me. You will see many locals visiting to do prom, wedding, and cosplay photoshoots at this park. My favorite part is the beautiful pond and the haunted Japanese garden in the back of the park. It is a little difficult to find this garden, but it is hauntingly gorgeous.

Absolutely beautiful venue! But ladies, let me warn you, if you're going here for an outdoor…read morewedding, wear flats outside and switch to your heels once you get inside. The gravel leading from where you park to the outside area will destroy your heels. My Louboutin tips were gone from both of my heels and the leather on the heels were shredded. Needless to say, I will be dropping my heels off this week for repair. Also, if this venue provided the cooks for the wedding I attended on 3/23/24, the food is absolutely AMAZING.

Amazing place.. always stocked of beautiful flowers, plants and all the accessories .read more

I was thrilled to discover My Secret Garden! The selection here is great and the employees are…read morefriendly and helpful.