Smyrna Community Garden

04/27/2026

09/15/2025

We’re excited to share that 2 plots have opened up in the garden with no one on the waitlist! Now is a great time to start gardening with fall veggies (beets, broccoli, collards, lettuce, mustard, onions, radishes, spinach and turnips).

If you’re interested in joining, please fill out our waitlist form to be considered. Since there are only two plots available right now, spots are limited. If you don’t get one this time, don’t worry, we’ll contact you as soon as your name comes up and another plot opens in the future!

Fill out the waitlist here: https://bit.ly/smyrnagardenwaitlist

08/12/2025

Do you like to support butterflies? Native perennials in the Rudbeckia genus are a beautiful way to do it. This is cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata), one of the few that doesn’t have a dark center. This tall perennial has leaves that are lobed or which appear to be divided or cut. It likes moist areas and full sun and can be a bit aggressive if it’s TOO happy, but I’m sure you can work something out. Blooms are just opening now in the northern part of the state. Later, the goldfinches will be happy to stop by and feast on the seeds.

06/30/2025

Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is the more well-known species in Georgia. Large, showy, exotic purple flowers can be found on roadsides throughout the state, no doubt startling people that see it for the first time. It has large, glossy leaves with 3 lobes and the large fruit pods are quite noticeable. Known by folks throughout the South as “maypops,” these fruits have been lobbed and smashed by kids as long as there have been kids!

Passiflora is the host plant for both the Gulf and Variegated fritillary butterflies as well as a source of nectar for native bees and other insects. Look for the orange caterpillars with soft black spikes munching away on the leaves. It is also a host plant for Heliconius charithonia, the zebra longwing or zebra heliconian, in the southern part of the state.

06/17/2025

Join us in July for workshop on mulching and drip irrigation from Food Well Alliance and Atlanta Botanical Garden. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/plant-eat-repeat-454139

In 2025, we're teaming up with Atlanta Botanical Garden to dive into all things irrigation and water conservation as part of our Plant. Eat. Repeat workshop series.
Our summer series on mulching and drip irrigation is here!

We'll cover:
🌱 The pros and cons of different mulch subtrates
🌱 Tips for effective mulching
🌱 How to use and maintain a drip irrigation system.

Sign up for a workshop near you! https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/plant-eat-repeat-454139

Lilburn Community Garden, Smyrna Community Garden, and Global Growers Network

06/11/2025

Native plants and local pollinators are a perfect match! 🌿💛

Because they’ve co-evolved, native plants provide the best food, shelter, and nesting sites for local bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

🌸 Plant local. Support pollinators. Grow a healthier ecosystem!

06/09/2025

Celebrate the unveiling of our new Pollinator Pocket — a small garden designed to support local pollinators and inspire sustainable gardening across our community.

🗓 Monday, June 16 | ⏰ 6–7 PM
📍 Smyrna Recycling Center | 3475 Lake Dr
🌿 Enjoy a guided tour led by our Garden Committee and a talk on the vital role of native plants in our local ecosystem.

Space is limited — RSVP required! RSVP at: https://forms.gle/hjpK1cw18KrJP7Mv8

04/07/2025

Got extra plants? We can take those off your hands!

We are seeking plant donations for our annual plant sale, which happens in conjunction with the Smyrna Garden Tour on Saturday, May 3.

Proceeds from the plant sale go to support the mission and programs of Keep Smyrna Beautiful, including litter cleanups, environmental education, community events, and more.

Email [email protected] with the type and number of plants you have and whether you can drop them off or if you need someone to pick them up.

Alternatively, you can drop off plant donations at the Smyrna Recycling Center during open hours. Just let the staff know they're donations for the plant sale.

For more details or to purchase tickets ($20 in advance/$25 day of) for the Garden Tour, visit https://keepsmyrnabeautiful.com/garden-tour/

04/04/2025

Tickets to the 2025 Smyrna Garden Tour are now available for purchase online and in person at the Smyrna Recycling Center and Vickery Hardware.

Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to tour five dynamic gardens in Smyrna, partake of refreshments at the Tea Room (for ticketholders only), and shop our annual plant sale.

Get inspired while helping provide financial support for the KSB programs that keep Smyrna clean, green, and beautiful!

Purchase online today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-smyrna-garden-tour-tickets-1246324994609?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/25/2025

Have you been interested in having a plot at the Smyrna Community Garden? Come talk with us tomorrow! We'll be at the Smyrna Community Engagement Fair where you have a chance to chat with current gardeners about the garden.

Come out to the Smyrna Community Center on March 26 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, for the Community Engagement Fair! Connect with nonprofit organizations, membership groups, and city programs to learn about ways to volunteer and get involved in the community!