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Hart County Botanical Garden


​Our Mission
To create a public garden that will be ​a place of beauty in Hart County, 
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providing education, enrichment and enjoyment to all who visit.
The garden consists of approximately eight acres located adjacent to Hart County Athletic facility at 1277 Elberton Highway in Hartwell, Georgia.   Under a new ten year lease, begun in 2024, your Hart County Botanical Garden Incorporated leases the property from the County at a rental fee of $1 per year. The lease also provides for renewal options in ten year increments.  The lease further provides that the maintenance of the Garden will be provided by Hart County Botanical Garden members and friends of the Garden.  Hart County will have no financial responsibility for its maintenance. 

Hart County Botanical Garden Incorporated is a 501(c) 3 organization consisting of dues-paying members with a board of directors and officers elected by the membership.  The four directors are elected for two-year terms on a staggered basis.  The members elect officers for a one-year term.  The two co-directors of the garden each serve a three-year term.  Meetings of the Board of Directors are held quarterly.  Garden Friends Member meetings are held monthly, excluding April, July, August and December. 

​While some members are Georgia Master Gardeners, one need not be a Master Gardener to become a member . . . only a love of nature!

More Volunteer Curators are welcome.  Please consider helping your Garden thrive! 
​Contact us through this link
 
[email protected]

HERE ARE SOME NEW CURATORS ADDED TO THE COMMUNITY

​Dan Cromer, long-time avid gardener, is now the curator for the Spirit Garden, co-curating with his family.
Jesse Merkley is is now the curator for the Fern Garden


2026 Concerts In The Garden Series Are In The Works!


We are finalizing the concert dates for the 2026 Concerts In The Garden Series. Updates will be posted soon.  Season tickets sales will occur shortly after for the Friends of the Garden.  Become a FOTG and be able to claim your seats for 2026.

​It is the 25th Year Anniversary of The Garden and will be a very special series.


We are so thankful for each of you and the many ways you support and love our Garden.
As we look ahead with excitement, it’s time for our
 2026 Membership Drive
We’d be delighted to have you continue (or begin!) your membership with us.
Membership Donations
Individual: $25
Family: $40
Business/Corporate: $60
Membership runs January–December 31, 2026.
Membership Benefits Include
Access to the Members-Only Plant Sale Pre-Sale
Early access to concert tickets (some shows sell out before public sales!)
Garden news, emails, events, and helpful gardening & plant information
Reduced rates on Pavilion chair and table rentals
Your membership donation directly supports our all-volunteer, self-supporting, nonprofit Garden—and we truly couldn’t do this without you.
Thank you for helping the Garden grow 
Renew your membership here:
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/hart-county-botanical-garden-inc/membership-drive-2026

​News and Frequently Asked Questions

NEWS FOR YOU, OUR VOLUNTEERS AND FRIENDS
January 20 (Tuesday, 1/20/2026) Friends Meeting 
The Friends of the Hart County Botanical Garden invite you to join us for our January meeting on Tuesday, January 20th.
We mistakenly wrote January 13 as the date for our January meeting.  
Note that we are shifting back to our regular Tuesday meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. 
 Due to cold weather, we will be holding our January meeting at the First Presbyterian Church at 41 South Carter St (next to the courthouse and police station downtown)
We’ll begin with social time at 5:00 p.m.—a wonderful chance to visit, catch up, and enjoy good food together.  Friends of the Garden are invited to bring snacks, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, or other dishes to share.  Paper goods and beverages will be provided.
A brief business meeting will follow at 5:30 p.m.
We’re especially excited to welcome Lauren Peacock as our featured speaker.  
Lauren will share expert advice and insights on Gardening for Wildlife Beyond Pollinators.  
The topic and discussion will explore in detail the ways our gardens can support birds, mammals, and other wildlife year-round.
The Friends of the Garden typically meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Our February meeting is set for February 17 and will feature a presentation by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Minutes from the December Board Meeting
​​hcbg_board_meeting_minutes_2025_12_3.pdf
💚 Volunteer Appreciation
A heartfelt thank you to Woody Eakin for his incredible dedication—building a new insect home, kids’ picnic table, and more!
And cheers to our cheerful Mulch Crew: Pam Gordon, Doug Moore, Ed Clark, Bob Otis, and Lorin Sinn-Clark for spreading so much mulch in just two days!
FAQ - WHERE ARE THE HCBG BY-LAWS LOCATED?
The HCBG By-Laws can be located on the About Us/History page on this website. The link below will take you right to the page. The By-Laws are at the bottom of the page.
HCBG By-Laws
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1277 Elberton Hwy (Hwy 77 South) Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 436-1557
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1277 Elberton Hwy (Hwy 77 South) Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 436-1557
[email protected]


Copyright Reserved, 2026
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