Gardens

Athens is home to America's first garden club, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, and one of the most diverse collections of specialty nurseries and gardens in the Southeastern United States. 





Athens Garden and Nursery Listings

Founders Memorial Garden
A living memorial to America's first Garden Club, founded in Athens in 1891.
Garden Club of Georgia Headquarters
The stately neoclassic building with museum-quality furnishings overlooks the Heritage Garden on the grounds of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
Goodness Grows, Inc.
Wide selection of plant material ranging from native, heirloom and exotic to extraordinary selection of perennials, flowering shrubs, trees, herbs and roses. A gardener's paradise. Tour welcome.
Piccadilly Farm LLC
The gardens and nursery of Piccadilly Farm have been developed over the past 25 years and feature hostas, hellebores, perennials, native flowers, camellias, unusual shrubs and dwarf conifers. Don't miss annual special events such as Hellebore Days and Conifer Days.
Pinebush Farm & Nurseries, Inc.
Selling trees, shrubs, and perennials from 75 acres of stock. Containerized and field-grown balled and burlapped, large and small. Gardening library.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
A 313-acre preserve with numerous themed gardens, winding trails, and stunning three-story tropical conservatory Visitors Center. Gift shop and cafe.
UGA Horticulture Trial Garden
The Garden trials the newest varieties of annuals from all over the world and puts perennials to the test to find those that stand up to Southeastern heat and humidity