Rooted in History, Growing Through Service How Ms. Becky Basset Cultivates Community Engagement at the Columbus Botanical Garden T ucked quietly between the hum of traffic and the hush of native blooms lies the heartbeat of a garden not just growing plants—but growing people. And at the center of it all is Ms. Becky Basset: a master gardener, retired tourism expert, and steadfast volunteer whose warmth and storytelling have become as much a part of the Columbus Botanical Gard

Cultivating Community Engagement at Columbus Botanical Garden  At Columbus Botanical Garden, our volunteer program thrives because of individuals like Beth France—whose passion, knowledge, and dedication exemplify what it means to cultivate community engagement. Since spring of 2023, Beth and her husband have been integral members of our Terrace Vegetable Garden team, volunteering their time and expertise to support our mission of growing fresh, nutritious produce for the com

CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY DAYLILY FESTIVAL at Columbus Botanical Garden Columbus, GA – The Columbus Botanical Garden invites the community to...