Farms and Gardens

Farms & Gardens

Make sure to visit beautiful Gibbs Gardens plus numerous farms, gardens and bountiful markets throughout the county.

Ball Ground

Ball Ground Botanical Gardens
Description

Enjoy this beautiful three-quarter acre garden on the grounds of City Hall featuring labeled sections of flowers, plants, trees and shrubs including a Native Garden, Daylily Walk, Children's Garden, Bog Garden, Japanese Garden and Butterfly Garden that is on the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail. Hundreds of plants bloom from spring until fall including must-see roses, hydrangeas and azaleas.

Phone
770.735.2123
Business Tags
Address
215 Valley Street
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ball Ground’s Farmer’s Market
Description

Outdoor market open every Saturday 9am – 1pm, June to September.  Specializing in small local growers and creators.  Check website for additional pop-up events.

Business Tags
Address
Ball Ground Community Building
250 Civic Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ball Ground’s Mid Month Farmer’s Market
Description

Mid-month pop-up shop event indoor @ Rock Solid Brewery.  Mar, April, May from 12-3

Business Tags
Address
Rock Solid Brewing
345 Gilmer Ferry Road

Ball Ground, GA 30107
Gibbs Gardens
Description

There are over 3000 Japanese maples and 200 maple varieties at Gibbs Gardens.  These ornamental trees display beautiful color thoughout the Fall.  Check website to see color updates.

World class gardens on 356 acres with mature trees and rolling hills. The seamless integration of nature and artistic design provides a breathtaking canvas for three feature gardens including the nation’s largest Japanese Garden, over 20 million daffodils in the spring, and 140 varieties of water lilies from spring to fall. Enjoy concerts, special events, a cafe and gift store in a pristine setting with 24 ponds, 32 bridge crossings, 19 waterfalls, natural springs and artistically designed gardens. Open March-November with the look of the garden changing every two weeks. Rated as one of "The World's 10 Best Places to See Daffodils".

Phone
770.893.1880
Business Tags
Address
1987 Gibbs Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Gibbs Gardens Twilight Concerts
Description

Live music returns to Gibbs Gardens in May, June, September, and the first two Saturdays in October. Featuring local and regional cover bands from the days of dance clubs, drive-ins, and prom nights.

Phone
770.893.1880
Business Tags
Address
1987 Gibbs Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107

Canton

Canton Farmers Market
Description

Open air market that features farm fresh produce, baked goods, food specialty items, fresh flowers, and other food related items.  Open Saturdays, 9am - 12:30pm, June to October.

Website
Phone
770.704.1548
Business Tags
Address
Brown Park, 251 East Marietta Street
Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee Market
Description

Open year-round, seasonal local produce, hot-boiled peanuts, plant nursery, and 5,000 sq ft antique mall.  Open Monday to Saturday, 10am - 6pm; Sunday 11am - 6pm.

Website
Phone
678.341.8032
Business Tags
Address
11611 Cumming Highway
Canton, GA 30115
Pleasant Union Farm
Description

Wedding venue with Summer Dinner nights, fresh produce and summer camp.  U-pick blueberries and flowers with a wonderful Pic-nic dinner location.

Phone
404.277.7685
Business Tags
Address
1994 Pleasant Union Road,
Canton, GA 30114
Rockin “S” Farm Market
Description

State certified farm fresh produce, baked goods and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Open year-round, Monday-Saturday.

Website
Phone
770.596.0711
Business Tags
Address
465 Claude Scott Drive
Canton, GA 30114
The Art Barn at Morning Glory Farm
Description

An amazing educational resource for over 20 years, The Art Barn has provided top-notch, hands-on Educational School Field Trips, birthday parties, summer camps, classes/workshops, play dates, and family events.  Art, animals, and agriculture with a whole lot of love, laughter, and learning.  Contact Farmer Sue for more information.

Phone
678.319.0286
Business Tags
Address
208 Roper Road
Canton, GA 30115
The Farmers Market at River Church
Description

Open 9am- 1pm, Tuesdays, March 28 – October 31.

Website
Phone
770.485.1975
Business Tags
Address
2335 Sixes Road
Canton, GA 30114

Holly Springs

Cagles Farm
Description

Get lost in a corn maze, cheer at the pig races, pick pumpkins, and make s'mores by the bonfire on themed weekends at the pumpkin farm.

Phone
470.533.9388
Business Tags
Address
362 Stringer Road
Holly Springs, GA 30115

Waleska

Burgess Arboretum
Description

The Burgess Arboretum is spread throughout the campus of Reinhardt University with signs that identify more than 1,300 trees and shrubs by both their scientific and common names. An index is available at the Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center.

Phone
770.720.5600
Business Tags
Address
7300 Reinhardt Circle
Waleska, GA 30183
LeWallen Farms
Description

400-acre farm with cows, chickens, pigs, lambs plus fresh produce market. Cuts available in packages of all sizes.

Phone
770.547.8088
Business Tags
Address
205 Sawyer Farm Road
Waleska, GA 30183
Waleska’s Farmer’s Market
Description

Open 9am – 1pm, Thursdays, May thru September 30th

Website
Phone
404.805.7468
Business Tags
Address
Waleska City Hall Gazebo Grounds
8891 Fincher road

Waleska, GA 30183

Woodstock

Berry Patch Farms
Description

Pick-your-own blueberries, pumpkins and Christmas Trees. Enjoy picnics, hayrides and barnyard experiences. Field trips available in October with reservation. No dogs allowed. Open July through December.

Phone
770.926.0561
Business Tags
Address
786 Arnold Mill Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Big Springs Farms
Description

Pumpkin patch, corn maize, hayrides, fall festivals, field trips, and harvest decorations. Open in October.

Website
Phone
678.899.3900
Business Tags
Address
2100 Sugar Pike Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Buckeye Creek Farm
Description

Open-pollinated heirloom varieties of field corn for custom ground grits and cornmeal. Fresh produce, culinary classes, gardening classes and more.

Website
Phone
678.491.5843
Business Tags
Address
2115 Jep Wheeler Road
Woodstock, GA 30189
Merrilily Gardens
Description

Perennial live plant nursery with 300 varieties of flowers and plants in addition to jams, jellies and sauces. Peak season is June. Call to schedule appointment.

Phone
404.660.9670
Business Tags
Address
2145 Jep Wheeler Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Woodstock Farm Fresh Market
Description

Open 8:30am – 12pm, Saturdays, April 17th – December 18th.

Phone
770.924.0406
Business Tags
Address
Market Street
Woodstock, GA 30188

Cherokee County, GA

Cherokee County
Chamber of Commerce

3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114

770.345.0400

tourism@cherokeechamber.com

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