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  • Flicks Among the Flowers | Monsters, Inc.

    Bring a blanket and join us for a movie night under the stars! The Friends Junior Board presents Disney•Pixar's Monsters, Inc. (rated G) on the Formal Lawn at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, with all proceeds benefiting the Friends' Summer Internship Program. Before the movie begins, encourage your little ones to compete in our Children's Costume Contest!…

  • Roses for Every Garden: Which Rose Is Right for You?

    In this follow-up to his popular spring class, "Rooted in Roses: The Journey to Beautiful Blooms," nationally recognized rosarian Chris VanCleave helps take the guesswork out of selecting the right rose for your landscape. Learn about the major classes of garden roses, how each type grows, the forms and frequency of their blooms, maintenance requirements,…

  •  The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt

    We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

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    Growing Microgreens: From Seed to Plate

    Join Alabama Advanced Master Gardener Janell Diggs as he takes you through sowing seeds in a growing medium, caring for your crop, and harvesting tender microgreens at their peak for maximum flavor and nutrition. You'll also discover simple culinary techniques for incorporating these vibrant, nutrient-rich greens into a variety of dishes, adding a delicious and…

  • Constructing Bamboo Fences and Screens

    The bamboo fencing and screens in our Japanese Gardens model ancient techniques that artisans have practiced for hundreds of years. In this workshop, Japanese Garden Senior Horticulturist Julia Adams demonstrates different types of fence and screen making, and participants will get hands-on experience with the Yotsume-gaki method of fence making, along with traditional knot-tying techniques.…

  • Drawing to Know: Strategies for Seeing and Recording the World Around You

    Develop your observation skills through the practice of drawing from nature. Visual artist and teacher David West will guide participants through "deep looking" exercises designed to sharpen their ability to see and understand natural subjects. The class opens with a brief introduction to key observational drawing concepts, then moves into hands-on drawing exercises, supportive feedback,…

  • Set the Table: A Fall Topiary Workshop

    Set your Thanksgiving table with sculptural beauty of your creation. Join the Friends Junior Board and designer Mary Catherine Folmar of Cotton & Quill for an afternoon of hands-on creativity as you learn the techniques for building your own seasonal table topiary. Similar in spirit to our wreath workshops, this class focuses on the art…

  • Landscaping with Japanese Maples

    Advanced Master Gardener David Doggett returns to the Gardens to explore the many ways gardeners can use Japanese maples as a focal point in the landscape. Learn how to choose the optimum placement for these trees to take advantage of their brilliant fall color, select companion plants that complement (or sometimes clash with) them, and…

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    Exclusive Family Photoshoot

    Enjoy the crisp autumn weather as photographer Carmen Michael from cbmphoto captures a special moment with your family. Available to members at the Family level and above. Limited slots available. First come first served. SELECT PREFERRED TIME

  • A Thousand Mornings

    We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.