Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
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A Painting in a Pot: Creating Spring Container Gardens
Join Gloria Clemmenson as she demonstrates her creative approach to container gardening using principles of color and design. Incorporating Alabama native plants, Gloria will highlight formal and informal arrangements as well as showcase containers for full sun and shade. Students will leave class with an understanding of how to design containers for their setting and…
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Earth Day at the Gardens
Join the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as we cultivate a passion for plants, gardens, and the environment at our annual Earth Day celebration. This family-friendly event will promote healthy communities, sustainable living, and human wellness through educational dialogue, informational displays, and outdoor activities.
Designing a Potager Garden
Grow your green thumb by joining Tracy Britnell of Just Dig It Farms as she shares the fascinating history, essential elements, and practical techniques for creating a kitchen garden.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Paradise Lot
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Rosé in the Roses
Enjoy a glass of rosé provided by Finch Fine Wines and celebrate the Gardens’ roses by joining us for this festive fundraiser hosted by the Friends' Junior Board and presented by Shoal Creek Properties! Reservations required.
Organic Gardening Methods with Captain Compost
Join William Cureton aka “Captain Compost” as he shares his practical approach for organic gardening and the variety of ways to use compost.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Herbal Tea-Making Workshop
Let’s nurture our well-being together! Join Alexis Kimbrough, the passionate founder of Herban Soul Café, for an enriching lesson on herbs. Discover the wonders of herbal remedies and learn how to blend your own tea. Location: East Room | Instructor: Alexis Kimbrough
The Art of Kokedama
Originating in Japan, kokedama is a unique way to display indoor plants. Create a “living pot” for your plant with Astrid Jerez of Vivatia Plants and Houseplant Collective. All materials are provided.