Discover the origins and stories of holiday plants with Richard Waterhouse, executive director of Buckhead Heritage and Victorian Symbolism tour guide. Holly and Greenery One of the rites of passage that takes place in Christian churches during the Christmas season…
Oakland’s mature trees are an integral part of Oakland’s character. They are the only living link that remains of what Oakland was. They've seen many funerals and family picnics and you can’t help but wonder what stories they could tell.…
Filling your home with the beauty and fresh smell of greenery is one of the best ways to celebrate the season! Here are a few tips from our gardens team for keeping your greenery fresh and green throughout the season:…
Fall colors are starting to fill the gardens, and gold is the color of the season. You’ll find it abundantly in Oakland's flowers, fruits, and foliage right now. The many shades of yellow are catching everyone’s attention, and some are…
It’s almost that time again! Temperatures are cooling down just a little and it's time to get out into the garden. Oakland’s Fall Plant Sale is the perfect place to find a few exciting additions (have you reserved your shopping…
Director of Gardens Sara Henderson discusses how she and her team determine period-appropriate landscaping for a lot when there are so few photos of what was there before. When Oakland was founded in 1850, the lots were sold, and the…
Lily season is here. The buds are already visible atop their tall stems, ready to burst open. The show is fleeting, but it brings a level of beauty few flowers can match. True lilies are members of Liliaceae family and…
Did you know that Oakland is home to more than 1,600 trees, from majestic oaks to mighty magnolias, to demure crape myrtles and dogwoods? Oakland’s trees feed and shelter wildlife, help reduce air pollution and provide welcome shade for visitors.…
Dogwoods come in all shapes and sizes, from shrubs with brightly colored winter stems to our native flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) with it’s beautiful white and pink spring flowers. The flowering dogwood is a classic of southern springs, but you…