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  • St. Patrick’s Day Dish Gardening

    Join Allison Creel of Blue Rooster Farms to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in this indoor gardening workshop. Participants will each create a seasonal dish garden to take home using a…

  • Yoga on the Herb Terrace

    Unwind and enjoy the sights and smells of the garden from our newly constructed Herb Terrace. In this outdoor yoga class, Betsy Smith, President of the American Herb Society, will…

  • Playtime at the Gardens

    Playtime at the Gardens

    Join us in the Garden Lab where your little ones will experience a unique blend of guided activities, nature immersive play, and connection in our sensory garden. For children ages 2-5…

  • Cherry Blossom Festival

    Join the Japan-America Society of Alabama and the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens in celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival! This family-friendly event will feature cultural exhibits and activities for all ages.

  • Aromi Azaleas – Bred for Alabama’s Climate

    Around 1970, Mobile native Dr. Eugene Aromi set out to produce superior blooming azalea hybrids that could stand up to Alabama’s heat and humidity. In pursuit of his goal, Dr.…

  • Nature Trivia Night

    Nature Trivia Night

    Did you know that a Blue Jay’s feathers lack blue pigment and only appear blue because of an optical illusion called light scattering? Or that Alabama has the greatest diversity…

  • Storytime at the Gardens

    Storytime at the Gardens

    Bring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading, creativity, and nature. Location: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting)

  • Got Sun? Grow Food!

    Think you need a big backyard to grow vegetables? Think again! Learn how to grow fresh veggies in any sunny spot—from suburban gardens to patios and balconies. Advanced Master Gardener…

  • Spring Container Gardening

    Create a beautiful spring container garden to take home in this hands-on workshop with Gardens’ Horticulturist Terry Phillips. You will learn about standout plants for spring containers and simple care…

  • Storytime at the Gardens

    Storytime at the Gardens

    Bring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading, creativity, and nature. Location: Southern Living Garden (weather permitting)