Greater Atlanta Begonia Society

04/17/2026

THANK YOU!

Another year, another successful sale.

Enjoy your begonias - come see us sometime! 🥰

04/09/2026

THIS SATURDAY - APRIL 11, 2026, 9AM - 4PM
WE WILL ONCE AGAIN PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTH North Fulton Master Gardeners GARDEN FAIRE.

WE WILL HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF Harmony Foliage BEGONIAS AVAILABLE AT EXCELLENT PRICES.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

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Celebrate Earth Day, Native Plant Month, and the projected last day of frost at Garden Faire.-2026! North Fulton Master Gardeners will have many beautiful plants (native and introduced--but all curated from our Master Gardeners home gardens (or their seed table)), Georgia Native Plant Society-North Metro Atlanta Chapter will have so many lovely native plants, and Alpharetta Community Algricultural Program will have unique, heirloom and organic veggies grown at Old Rucker Farm (tumeric, anyone?). Come by, be a part of this community event, enjoy checking out the many plants and our many vendors and volunteers--oh and stop by our Garden Talks (9:30 and 11:30)--we have a few cool door prizes! We can't wait to see you!

03/18/2026

This Saturday, March 21 at 12:30 pm we will be meeting at the Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive
Canton, GA, for a workshop on begonia propagation. Guests are welcome! We welcome all skill levels, expert and newbies!

You should bring (if possible):
Cuttings or plants to be pruned/propagated - for yourself and to share. If you don't have any, that is ok.
(Should be pest/disease-free)
Pots or containers (trays, etc.) into which you'll propagate the new
plants
Tools - clippers/scissors, gloves, goggles (?)
Growing medium that you'd like to discuss and/or share
Containers (bags, boxes, etc.) to carry your new props home

If you have any questions feel free to DM us here or reach out to us at [email protected]

11/16/2025

Carol Smith demonstating how easy it is to propagate multiple plants from a single Begonia leaf!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1970097567172919

11/16/2025

From our 'Chop, Prop and Roll!' event, where Mike mentored on topics including potting soil for Begonias.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1282849626927002

10/20/2025

Begonia grower extraordinaire, Branch member Mariana DiVita is also a Master Gardener, sharing her knowledge and love of begonias.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CU2f5wPRC/

09/16/2025

Thinkin' about the fab begonias (and their people) I'll be seeing on September 20!

(See our Featured post and Event for details)

09/14/2025

Proud we are, to have our Atlanta Branch represented at the American Begonia Society

Today, during it's annual meeting, ABS installed Stuart Price as national President, and Jennifer Ruscilli as Secretary for the upcoming two-year term.

We look forward to more excitement and contribution - and representation - at the national level - from these two very active local members.

09/11/2025

Heads-up to ABS Members - this excellent virtual educational presentation.

Just over a week to go! ABS is excited to host a Zoom program, “The botanical wonders of Begonia dregei” presented by Gene Tobia and Alison Racey on Saturday, September 13, 12pm EST.

Gene and Alison will walk us through the intricacies of successful growing and showing of these beautiful plants.

About the presenters:
Gene lives in New Jersey and has been growing plants since a young age. He has showcased his plants at the Philly Flower Show since 2008, including his famous Begonia dregei hybrids. He will share his expertise on cultivating show-worthy begonias, including plant culture, pruning, and grooming for exhibition.

Alison is based in Hampshire, UK and has a passion for growing plants from seed. She was first exposed to Begonia dregei at a cactus and succulent nursery and it quickly became her favorite houseplant. She has started hybridizing Begonia dregei for interesting leaves and growth habits. Alison launched a page on this topic: The Dregei Tree.

NOTE: This is an American Begonia Society members-only event.
If you have not yet joined the ABS and are interested in attending this program, please see the membership tab on the ABS website, https://www.begonias.org/membership/join/.

09/10/2025

Join us for a Show and Tell:
Date: September 20, 2025
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Location: Woodstock Public Library
7735 Main St, Woodstock, GA 30188