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Spring Garden Events Atlanta 2026

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Creating a garden is the slowest of the performing arts, to paraphrase a popular expression. Probably one of the most labor-intensive, too. I try to make as many of the local garden tours as I can, to enjoy and be inspired by garden artists.

Bookmark these dates for Atlanta area garden tours this spring.

Hostas and Japanese maple tree in a garden
Hostas and a Japanese maple tree in rainy garden show the value of layering plants, textures and colors in your garden. Photo by Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

Keep Smyrna Beautiful Garden Tour

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 am-4 pm. Tour highlights innovative gardens in Smyrna, Georgia. This is consistently one of my favorite tours each year! Learn more.

A table in a garden set with blue glassware
Garden tours can be as much about entertaining outdoors as what to plant. This cobalt blue tablescape was spied on a Cobb County garden tour in 2025. Photo by Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

Spring Garden Stroll in Macon

May 1 to 3, 2026. Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual Spring Stroll of Gardens and Homes includes houses and gardens and they’re both impressive. Plus, you get a tour of the historic Hay House. Get details here.

Pink roses in a garden
Catching roses at their peak, even on a rainy day, makes a garden tour worthwhile. Photo by Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

Cobb Master Gardener Garden Tour 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026. A favorite tour each year that emphasizes garden education. Check here for details.

Coweta County Master Gardener Garden Tour 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026. Coweta County and the city of Newnan feature some of the loveliest historic homes and gardens in the state. Check out details of the tour here.

Red and white striped amaryllis in a garden
Amaryllis in a Cobb County garden in 2025. Photo by Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

Soil Festival 2026

May 16, 2026, 11 am to 4 pm at Maddox Park. Sponsored by Food Well Alliance, the Soil Festival showcases garden experts in workshops for beginner gardeners, seasoned growers and everyone in between. Check out the event here.

Midtown Atlanta Garden Stroll 2026

May 17, 2026 from noon to 5 p.m. Fun, free walking tour of midtown Atlanta gardens sponsored by the Midtown Neighbors Association. Click here for details.

Blue hydrangeas in a garden
Hydrangeas are a garden tour favorite bloom. Photo by Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books

American Hydrangea Society Garden Tour 2026

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 am to 5 pm. Beautiful Atlanta area gardens will be featured. AHS membership gets you a free ticket. Click here to learn more.

If you have a favorite gardening event in the Atlanta area, share in the comments section or reach out on Instagram or Facebook. Thanks for reading ~

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