Innovative glow-in-the-dark petunias available in April with other spring plants
My Secret Garden, the locally and woman-owned home and garden center, is opening in its new location in Snellville. On Saturday, March 29, 2025, My Secret Garden will host an open house to celebrate its new location and kick off the spring planting season.
Sonya Harrison, the hands-on owner who can be found at the garden center helping customers with plants and gifts, says, “Our customers come from all across metro Atlanta to find unique plants and consult with our local experts on how to create their perfect gardens. Our new four-acre location allows us to expand our offerings.”
Originally opened in 2014 in Peachtree Corners, My Secret Garden moved to its new location in Snellville at the end of 2024. The store carries a diverse array of herbs, fruits, vegetables, trees, shrubs and houseplants, from perennials to annuals, as well as gifts and planters. Harrison and her team specialize in knowledge about what thrives in the local climate and delight in teaching customers what to plant and how to care for their indoor and outdoor gardens.
“We offer all aspects of custom design, from drafting a landscape plan to installation. Our team can help no matter how much space or light indoors or outdoors people have. We love to help people, especially those who have a problem to solve,” she said. Harrison earned a degree in Interior Design at the Art Institute of Atlanta and completed the Landscape Design Certificate Program at Emory University.
One garden center resident who made the move to Snellville is Simba, the orange tabby that has a following of his own. Harrison says many people come by the garden center to visit the popular cat.
Harrison says she’s seeing several garden trends in metro Atlanta this year:
- Sustainable, pollinator and vegetable gardens continue to be popular. “People want to plant veggies, herbs and perennial front yard gardens in lieu of grass. It’s less to maintain and creates great habitats for wildlife of all kinds,” Harrison says.
- Container gardens continue to trend, using planters and hanging baskets to create a lush garden in underused or small spaces.
- Innovative plants: One newcomer to the store this year is a glow-in-the-dark petunia developed by Light Bio. The Firefly Petunia is the world’s first self-contained bioluminescent annual and was named a Time Magazine “Best Invention of 2024.” The plant will glow like moonlight at night as seen on this YouTube video here. Harrison’s store is exclusively selling the unique plant in this area.
Harrison added: “Atlantans’ tastes and homes are as varied as the people. Whether it’s a formal English rose garden or a pollinator refuge for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, we love helping people succeed in creating their vision for their garden.”
My Secret Garden Grand Opening Details
- What: My Secret Garden’s Grand Opening in Snellville
- When: March 29, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: 1983 Main St. E., Snellville, GA 30078
- Who: This event is open to the public.
- Why: Grand opening of new store, kick off the spring planting season and celebrate 11 years in business.
- Details: The Grand Opening will feature food, a live band, seasonal items and more.
- Media RSVP: Please let us know if you’ll make it or if you’d like an interview with garden expert Sonya Harrison. Reach out to rachel@tobinink.com or call 404-276-5930.
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About My Secret Garden
My Secret Garden is the premier boutique independent garden and home center serving the greater Atlanta area. The garden center makes beautiful custom designs for home and garden and supports customers with practical knowledge and tools to ensure longevity of their plants. The nursery’s mission is to empower people and provide the highest quality plants and service. My Secret Garden hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find out more at: https://mysecretgardenga.com/.
