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SUMMARY:Fall Community Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Microgreens: From Seed to Plate\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Janell Diggs\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nJoin us for our end-of-summer community harvest! Harvest time at the Gardens is the perfect time to get your hands dirty and experience the joy of vegetable gardening. In this free community event\, Specialty Gardens horticulturist Katelyn Bahr will show you how to properly harvest okra\, tomatoes\, beans\, and peppers that the Gardens has grown all summer. Volunteers will donate the harvested produce to The Foundry\, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in Birmingham. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $35\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $40\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n      \n        Register\n      \n    \n  \n  \n    \n      Become a Member
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/fall-community-harvest/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Garden,Restore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T120000
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CREATED:20260820T021857Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Saving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Microgreens: From Seed to Plate\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Janell Diggs\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nDiscover the benefits of saving seeds from your own garden! Join Specialty Gardens horticulturist Katelyn Bahr as she demonstrates how to clean\, dry and store vegetable\, herb and flower seeds and explains the basics of seed saving\, including the difference between open-pollinated and hybrid varieties. You’ll leave with the knowledge to confidently save and share seeds — and take home seeds the Gardens collected from its own plants. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $35\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $40\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n      \n        Register\n      \n    \n  \n  \n    \n      Become a Member\n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/seed-saving-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T165013Z
CREATED:20260524T233500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T165013Z
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SUMMARY:Landscape Foundations: Selecting and Siting Trees and Shrubs
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Microgreens: From Seed to Plate\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Janell Diggs\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\n Landscaping with trees and woody shrubs requires planning\, patience\, and an understanding of how plants grow over time\, some taking many years to reach their full beauty and impact. Join Bob Koons\, a familiar face both in the Kaul Wildflower Garden and at our plant sales\, as he discusses the selection\, environmental needs\, siting\, planting\, and maintenance of trees and shrubs.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are invited to bring two or three photos of their yard for small group work. This is a chance to gain inspiration and practical guidance for your own landscape and to get a sneak peak of what will be available at our Fall Plant Sale! \n\n\n\nInstructor: Robert (Bob) Koons\n\n\n\nBob Koons has been a volunteer with Birmingham Botanical Gardens for nearly 10 years. Applying his background in architecture and love for the environment\, he has helped with multiple spaces such as the Japanese Garden and Kaul Wildflower Garden\, even creating a map of the many native plant species there. Passionate about educating people on plants and landscape design\, he has been leading the Trees and Shrubs volunteer growing group for the spring and fall plant sales since 2019. \n\n\n\nLocation: Adventure Classroom \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $35\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $40\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/landscape-foundations-selecting-and-siting-trees-and-shrubs/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260402T222948Z
CREATED:20260301T142331Z
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UID:10001365-1780480800-1780488000@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Daylily Gardening Master Series
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Microgreens: From Seed to Plate\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Janell Diggs\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nDiscover the remarkable world of daylilies in this three-week course led by experienced daylily grower Rene Holliman\, owner of Holliman Gardens. Each week will cover a different facet of this dynamic garden staple beginning with the history and anatomy of the modern daylily.  \n\n\n\nIn the second week you will learn how to evaluate\, select\, and properly care for the daylilies in your garden. The course will finish with a discussion of soils\, amendments\, mulches\, and fertilizers. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Rene Holliman\n\n\n\nWith both professional and lived experience in horticulture\, Rene Holliman is a 35-year veteran of the school of “learn as you grow gardening.” Renee Holliman and her husband\, Len\, own and operate a farm just outside of Gordo in Pickens County\, Alabama. Today they grow and sell more than 800 varieties of daylilies at their home-hobby garden\, Holliman Gardens. \n\n\n\nThis is an event package\, meaning the registration includes all three classes on June 3\, 10\, and 17 | 10 a.m.–noon  \n\n\n\nLocation: Hodges Room \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $35\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $40\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/daylily-gardening-master-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T175342Z
CREATED:20260227T200530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T175342Z
UID:10001360-1779361200-1779364800@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Rooted in Roses: The Journey to Beautiful Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Microgreens: From Seed to Plate\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Janell Diggs\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nKnown to many as America’s Favorite Rose Gardener or the Redneck Rosarian\, Chris VanCleave has spent decades with dirt under his nails and passion in his heart\, growing roses that inspire beauty and connection. In this presentation Chris will introduce the fundamentals of rose care tailored for Alabama’s climate.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn how to select the right varieties\, prepare soil\, water and fertilize effectively\, prune for healthy growth\, and manage seasonal challenges.  \n\n\n\nPerfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners\, this session provides practical tips to help your roses thrive and bloom beautifully year after year. \n\n\n\nLocation: Hodges Room \n\n\n\nInstructor: Chris VanCleave \n\n\n\nChris VanCleave isn’t just a gardener; he’s a storyteller\, teacher\, and tireless champion for the world’s most beloved flower: the rose. Known to many as “America’s Favorite Rose Gardener\,” Chris has spent decades with dirt under his nails and passion in his heart\, growing roses that inspire beauty and connection. \n\n\n\nWhether he’s tending blooms in his Alabama garden\, speaking to a crowd\, or sharing tips online\, Chris’s mission is simple—to help more people discover the joy\, wonder\, and history wrapped up in every rose petal. For him\, growing roses isn’t just about flowers…it’s about nurturing something that brings people together\, stirs memories\, and brightens the everyday.  \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $35\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $40\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/rooted-in-roses-the-journey-to-beautiful-blooms/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260318T172506Z
CREATED:20260226T184657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T172506Z
UID:10001355-1776160800-1776166200@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Embracing Natives: The Benefits of Native Landscaping in an Urban Environment
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Microgreens: From Seed to Plate\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Janell Diggs\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nLearn about the many benefits that native plants offer both to the urban gardener and to the wildlife that rely on them in this multi-faceted presentation by Isabelle Bracewell with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Isabelle will highlight native plants that are easy to install and discuss how to create urban spaces that are both beautiful and ecologically functional.  \n\n\n\nAs a part of this program the group will explore various spaces where natives are cultivated with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Garden paths in select areas are uneven. Comfortable shoes are suggested.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Adventure Classroom \n\n\n\nInstructor: Isabelle Bracewell\n\n\n\nIsabelle Bracewell is the Assistant R3 Coordinator for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. She has worked as a natural resource preservation specialist for the National Park Service\, a restoration ecologist for several conservation nonprofits\, both in Georgia and Alabama\, and an urban forestry specialist. Isabelle now works to promote conservation education\, landscape-level restoration\, and hunting heritage across the state of Alabama and the Southeastern region. She holds an undergraduate degree from Emory University and a master’s degree in natural resources from Auburn University. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $35\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $40\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/embracing-native-landscaping/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Garden,Restore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260317T200509Z
CREATED:20260226T182830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T200509Z
UID:10001354-1775815200-1775820600@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Spring Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Microgreens: From Seed to Plate\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Janell Diggs\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nCreate 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 tips\, then design your own planter using the classic “filler\, thriller\, spiller” approach. Please bring your garden gloves! $35 supply fee included. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Terry Phillips\n\n\n\nTerry Phillips serves as the new horticulturist for Kaul Wildflower Garden. He jokes that before he began studying ecology and working at various nurseries around Birmingham\, he could probably identify only poison ivy\, thanks to his Boy Scout training. He has since worked at Andy’s Creekside Nursery\, Shoppe\, and Leaf & Petal. These experiences transformed his “plant-blindness” by helping him become knowledgeable and appreciative of plants. “Native flora and ecology are something I care deeply about\, and getting to work in the Kaul Wildflower Garden is definitely a dream job!” he said. \n\n\n\nLocation: Adventure Classroom \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $35\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $40\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/spring-container-gardening/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260317T200229Z
CREATED:20260226T181920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T200229Z
UID:10001353-1775127600-1775131200@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Got Sun? Grow Food!
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Microgreens: From Seed to Plate\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Janell Diggs\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nThink 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 Karen Mitchell will discuss how to choose the best vegetables for your space and inspire you with easy\, rewarding options for a spring and summer garden. Perfect for beginners and small-space gardeners. \n\n\n\nLocation: Adventure Classroom \n\n\n\nInstructor: Karen Mitchell\n\n\n\nKaren Mitchell retired from AT&T in 2008 after 31 years. She was certified as a Master Gardener in 2009\, and her first project was spearheading the initial planting of the Hand in Hand Children’s Garden at United Ability of Birmingham. She is very interested in growing vegetables (where sun permits) in small spaces\, in raised beds\, or any container she deems fit. In past years\, Karen chaired the vegetable booth at the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale\, and deems herself a vegetable gardening evangelist. Karen also loves hydrangeas and is the past president of the Alabama Hydrangea Society. Concerns for watering hydrangeas and other plants during drought motivated her to install hose-end irrigation tubing with adjustable emitters to water plants at their base. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $35\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $40\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/got-sun-grow-food/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/got_sun_grow_food.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260226T204423Z
CREATED:20260225T175221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T204423Z
UID:10001351-1774350000-1774353600@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:Aromi Azaleas – Bred for Alabama's Climate
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Microgreens: From Seed to Plate\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Janell Diggs\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nAround 1970\, Mobile native Dr. Eugene Aromi set out to produce superior blooming azalea hybrids that could stand up to Alabama’s heat and humidity. \n\n\n\nIn pursuit of his goal\, Dr. Aromi carried out over 1\,000 crosses and evaluated over 50\,000 plants—of which he selected just over 100 to be named. Presented by Advanced Master Gardener David Doggett\, this program will review the history of hybridizing azaleas and share beautiful photos of Dr. Aromi’s life work.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Adventure Classroom \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $35\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $40\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/aromi-azaleas-bred-for-alabamas-climate/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/aromi_Mauvilla_Gold.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T113000
DTSTAMP:20260213T204243Z
CREATED:20260204T171333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T204243Z
UID:10001334-1773741600-1773747000@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s Day Dish Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Microgreens: From Seed to Plate\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    Janell Diggs\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nJoin 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 selection of hardy indoor plants\, spring bulbs\, and some wee surprises. Allison will give pointers for keeping your indoor plants at their best. Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike—no green thumb required. All materials provided. $35 supply fee included.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Outdoor Classroom  \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $35\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $40\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/st-patricks-day-dish-gardening/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden
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