Historic Oakland Foundation and the Georgia Daffodil Society will host the second annual Daffodil Day, a springtime celebration of Oakland Cemetery’s ubiquitous bloom! Join the Historic Oakland Foundation gardens staff and community partners on Saturday, March 19, 2016 for an afternoon of learning and expertise.
The beautiful display of Oakland’s daffodils are a testament to the dedication of a small group of volunteers who have committed their time and energy toward planting them. Daffodils once bloomed throughout the grounds, but they have faded away over the years. These old varieties are almost impossible to purchase, however in the last few years they have been able to rescue thousands of these bulbs and replant them at Oakland. Land that is slated for development is identified, permission is obtained from the owner, and intrepid volunteers head out with shovels and cardboard boxes. They hike over hills, through kudzu and briars, and return with piles of heirloom bulbs for Oakland. Most are very old varieties that were common in the South in the late 1800’s. These bulbs are true survivors, and they settle in at Oakland quite happily. It’s almost as if they know they’ll be cared for and that they’ll never again be in danger of a bulldozer.
Daffodil Day is free and open to the public.
The 2016 Daffodil Day schedule includes:
Guided Garden Walks
11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
- Kacey Cloues from Garden*Hood will look at the best ways to use daffodils in the garden (11 a.m.)
- Sara Van Beck will focus on historic daffodils and their use (12:30 p.m.)
- Adam Martin will highlight daffodils and companion bulbs (3 p.m.)
Garden Presentations
11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- “Daffodils in Old Gardens” with Sara Van Beck (11:30 a.m.)
- “Getting the Most from Your Daffodils” with Betsy Abrams (12:30 p.m.)
- “Southern Heirloom Bulbs” with Adam Martin (1:30 p.m.)
- “Daffodils in the Garden and Landscape” with Sandra Jonas (2:30 p.m.)
Cut Flower Display
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- See an array of flower varieties that perform well in Atlanta gardens
Book Signing with Sara Van Beck
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
“Ask the Expert” with Georgia Daffodil Society Members
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Kid’s area with crafts:
10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., with coloring area throughout the day
Kid’s story time:
11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Plant Sale
Oakland Cemetery’s Visitors Center and Museum Shop will be stocked with gardens- and plant-centric items, including copies of Sara Van Beck’s acclaimed book, Daffodils in American Gardens: 1733-1940, which Van Beck will be on hand to personally autograph. Historic Oakland Foundation members save 10% off their purchase.
Oakland Cemetery is located at 248 Oakland Ave, SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, located just south of Old Fourth Ward, west of Cabbagetown and north of Grant Park.
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