Science and Horticulture

Camellias are a remarkable flowering plant–not only for their beauty and endless flower variations–but also because they draw us into the detailed and diverse world of camellia cultivators.

Last fall we had the unique opportunity to bolster a plant collection that performs extremely well in Atlanta, Epimedium. When Karen Perkins decided to close Garden Vision, her nursery which specialized in this unique genus, we reached out to discuss building our collection.

Goizueta Gardens at Atlanta History Center have a substantial collection of Trillium as part of our Georgia Native Plant Collection. We have populations that occur naturally in the woods on the campus and species that have been planted as part of our living collections.

Weighing animals is a good practice to keep abreast of their health and well-being. Turkeys have a very predictable pattern of weight gain and loss – but how do we keep track?

Spring is in full spring here in Atlanta, and we’re covered in enough pollen to prove it! Here is a helpful checklist of tasks for what you should pay attention to, look out for, and keep up with in your own gardens as we move into the warmer summer months.

Goizueta Gardens staff collaborated on an exciting conservation effort this past spring to relocate wild and rare orchids to our gardens for preservation.

Learn about native trees, Piedmont forests, landscape history, and the ecology of Southeastern forests.

Explore the Goizueta Gardens led by Atlanta History Center’s Vice President of Goizueta Gardens and Living Collections, Sarah Carter.

Learn about the tribes of the southeast, the Georgia frontier, and the details of historic preservation at the Wood Cabin.

As the days shorten and temperatures drop in autumn, plants begin a series of physiological processes to prepare for the cold. Plants are generally about the same temperature as the surrounding air, so to deal with cold they must employ alternative methods.

On October 30, 2023, Olguita’s Garden will celebrate its 5th anniversary! This special garden was created in honor of Olga C. de Goizueta. Special thanks to The Goizueta Foundation for their generous support of Atlanta History Center through the years, and specifically for their continued commitment to Goizueta Gardens.

Although in the heart of a busy urban neighborhood, the Goizueta Gardens are host to many species of native wildlife including six species of salamanders.

Discover the unique story of the Smith House and the preservation effort that brought it to the Atlanta History Center.