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Smithgall Woodland Garden nears fundraising goal
Groundbreaking on 168-acre tract projected for summer
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A large greenhouse is the centerpiece of the Smithgall Woodland Garden. - photo by Tom Reed
Fundraising efforts for the Smithgall Woodland Garden are nearing completion and are likely to wrap up in time for the projected summer groundbreaking. The garden, which will sit on a 168-acre tract off Cleveland Highway, will be a satellite of the Atlanta Botanical Garden. “We’re confident in our fundraising efforts and we’re close to reaching that $21 million goal so that we can break ground this year,” said Mildred Fockele, the organization’s horticulture director.