Garden News

KENNESAW, Ga. (August 22, 2023) — Smith-Gilbert Gardens is offering numerous opportunities to connect with nature and improve overall well-being with A Healthier You. Throughout the months of September and October, the Gardens will be focusing on different ways to let nature be a healing presence. To kick off A Healthier You, the Annual Hummingbird Banding will take place on … Read More

Kennesaw, GA (June 9, 2023) — Smith-Gilbert Gardens will host an unforgettable evening of toe-tapping bluegrass music and the beauty of nature at the Bluegrass & Butterflies concert on Friday, June 30! The community is invited to be immersed in the tranquil surroundings of the lush Gardens while listening to the lively tunes of the Hired Hands band. Attendees will … Read More

Kennesaw, GA (June 1, 2023) — Smith-Gilbert Gardens introduces new “Dog Days at the Gardens” on the first Tuesday and Saturday of each month from June through October! For just $3 per visit, pups can explore the gardens alongside their humans. Dog Memberships are also available for only $20! Memberships include a signature Smith-Gilbert Gardens gift. For more information, please … Read More

Kennesaw, GA (March 27, 2023) — During the months of April and May, Smith-Gilbert Gardens invites the community to experience selected pieces from the permanent sculpture collection as they’ve never been seen before- surrounded by over 25,000 daffodil blooms planted in unique patterns! “Art Blooms celebrates a beautiful time of year for Smith-Gilbert Gardens,” says Executive Director Brittany Jones. “Spring … Read More

Art is in Bloom at Smith-Gilbert Gardens Nature has been an inspiration to artists of all stripes and ages working in a wide range of media since the beginning of time. Richard Smith and Robert Gilbert were avid arts enthusiasts who believed in supporting artists and craftspeople. They demonstrated that through an extensive contemporary collection that includes more than thirty … Read More

Call For Artist! Smith-Gilbert Gardens is seeking local and regional artists for Art Blooms! This year, the call asks for 2-4 pieces from emerging and established artists for our Metamorphosis-themed exhibit. Apply for an opportunity to exhibit your work in Cobb County’s only Botanical garden. Stipends are provided with the support of the GA Council for the Arts Project Grant … Read More

Kennesaw, GA (October 31, 2022) — The City of Kennesaw recently named Brittany Jones the Executive Director of Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Jones comes to the Gardens from Filoli Historic House & Garden (San Mateo County, California), where she was the Chief Experience Officer. She oversaw the experience of Filoli, including interpretation, learning, retail operations, visitor services, events, facility rentals and collections. … Read More

Kennesaw, GA (September 23, 2022) — Smith-Gilbert Gardens was awarded a grant by Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2023. A total of 213 organizations were awarded 253 grants that provide more than $3.1 million in funding to arts … Read More

“A Garden With Wings,” the popular pollinator exhibit at Smith-Gilbert Gardens (SGG) featuring a kid-friendly pollinator garden and 1,500 square foot butterfly house, opens for the season on July 1, 2022. Visitors to the pollinator garden will see an inspiring collection of annuals, perennials and flowering shrubs that attract and support native pollinators like bumblebees, hummingbirds and butterflies. The recently … Read More

Kennesaw, GA (April 1, 2022) — During the months of April and May, Smith-Gilbert Gardens invites the community to experience selected pieces from the permanent sculpture collection as they’ve never been seen before- surrounded by over 22,000 daffodil blooms planted in unique patterns! Art Blooms is a two-month exhibit that includes a series of weekend artists’ demonstrations and workshops. On … Read More