The City of Lilburn to celebrate community garden beautification with ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept.13

LILBURN, GA– The City of Lilburn invites the community to join a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept.13, at 10 a.m., to officially unveil recent beautification improvements at the Lilburn Community Garden located at 16 Camp Creek Drive. The garden is located across the railroad tracks from Lilburn City Park.

Funded through SPLOST, the project has transformed the garden’s entrance and gathering spaces with thoughtful enhancements, including:

• A new split-rail fence and updates to the original garden sign
• Fresh pavers around the American flagpole
• A welcoming seating area with shade sails and Adirondack chairs
• Decorative lighting (installation forthcoming)
• An array of new native plantings to highlight seasonal beauty and support pollinators

“These improvements build upon the work of the Lilburn Community Garden volunteers, who have long cultivated not only fresh produce but also a true sense of community,” said Mayor Johnny Crist. 

The non-profit group that operates the garden continues to serve the community in meaningful ways. In 2024 alone, gardeners donated more than 400 pounds of fresh produce to the Lilburn Co-Op, providing healthy food options to local families in need.

Volunteers started the garden in 2011 and have grown from 27 to 57 beds and a hoop house to lengthen the growing season. Lilburn Community Garden hosts monthly educational lectures including topics like fall planting, medicinal herbs, soil preparation and natural pest management. 

The ribbon-cutting event is open to the public, and residents are encouraged to come explore our newly enhanced space, meet fellow gardeners and learn more about how to get involved.

Parking at the Lilburn Community Garden will be limited. Consider parking in the lots at 69 or 76 Main Street.