Orchid Madness
at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens
706-542-1244 botgarden.uga.edu
We are celebrating orchids in
February with an event every weekend. Attend one or all ($80 for the entire
Orchid Madness package includes admission to all four events.) Orchid Madness
is a fundraiser that supports the State Botanical Gardens plant collections and
display gardens.
Orchid Madness Opening Reception
Saturday,
February 6 6:00-8:00
pm
Visitor
Center & Conservatory Price:
$50
February
is all about Orchids! Orchid Madness is back, and this second annual fundraiser
for the Horticulture program will be bigger and better than the well-received
first event last year. We will celebrate Orchid Madness throughout February,
starting with a wine and cheese reception. There will be live music and very
special orchids on display for this evening’s fundraiser for the Garden’s plant
collection. Everyone attending this event will receive an orchid plant to take
home.
Orchid Madness: Orchid Repotting
Saturday, February 13 10:00
am - noon
Visitor Center Price:
$15
The
Northeast Georgia Orchid Society is leading this workshop, where attendees can
bring up to two plants and containers and work with an expert to repot their
plants.
Orchid Madness:
Orchid Class
Saturday,
February 20 10:00 – 11:00 am
Visitor Center Price: $10
Join
our orchid class to learn about orchids and their care from the Northeast
Georgia Orchid Society.
Orchid Madness: Vanilla Sunday
Sunday, February 28 4:30–
6:30 pm
Visitor Center & Conservatory Price:
$20
Did you know that vanilla flavoring
is extracted from the pods of an orchid plant? Let’s celebrate the vanilla bean
orchid with treats like a vanilla cocktail or dessert.
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a unit of Public
Service & Outreach at the University of Georgia.
