Gardens

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
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Address
215 Valley Street
Ball Ground, GA 30107
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
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Address
7300 Reinhardt Circle
Waleska, GA 30183
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
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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
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Address
1987 Gibbs Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107
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
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Address
2145 Jep Wheeler Road
Woodstock, GA 30188