Symmetry in Nature
Join us on the plaza to celebrate National Pollinator Week!
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Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Symmetry in Nature
Join us on the plaza to celebrate National Pollinator Week!
Hypertufa: Stone Containers
Plant Adventure Zone , United StatesJoin us for a creative, hands-on experience making your own hypertufa planter to take home.
Camp: Summer Gardeners
Join us for day one of this weeklong camp. From bees to trees, each day a new adventure awaits!
Houseplant Care
Flex your green thumb and learn the nuances of home houseplant care.
Lunch & Learn: Gardening on a Slope
Hear ideas to minimize erosion in landscapes and yards.
Houseplant Care
Flex your green thumb and learn the nuances of home houseplant care.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Soil Structure & Dirt Pudding
Bring your appetite for pudding and a hunger for knowledge. Learn about the components that comprise soil structure.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Camp: A Day at the Spa
Come spend the week with us at spa camp. We will explore the Gardens through daily yoga, meditative activities, and spa treatments!
Camp: Young Artists
Discover, sketch, and paint throughout our many garden spaces during this week long camp.
Lunch & Learn: Stormwater Management
Learn from local experts about stormwater management and how you can help.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Family Yoga in the Gardens
This energetic class focuses on strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus.
Camp: Garden Explorers
Discover our many gardens and the habitats they create in this weeklong summer camp.
Houseplant Propagation 2
A class focused on creating leaf cuttings made from begonia (Begonia x Corallina) and African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) houseplants.
Houseplant Propagation 2
A class focused on creating leaf cuttings made from begonia (Begonia x Corallina) and African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) houseplants.
Houseplant Propagation 2
A class focused on creating leaf cuttings made from begonia (Begonia x Corallina) and African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) houseplants.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Creature Feature: Worms
See live worms and learn how they benefit your garden naturally and via vermiculture.
Camp: Summer Gardeners
Join us for day one of this weeklong camp. From bees to trees, each day a new adventure awaits!
Lunch & Learn: Cultivating Garlic in Alabama
Discover which cultivars perform best in Alabama.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Lunch & Learn: Flower Bulbs for Containers
Explore the different bulbs that thrive in containers.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Mount a Staghorn Fern
Take your houseplant collection to the next level with this horticultural icon.
Mount a Staghorn Fern
Take your houseplant collection to the next level with this horticultural icon.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Family Yoga in the Gardens
This energetic class focuses on strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus.
Herb Butter
Come learn how to make herb butter using fresh ingredients and delicious herbs.
Lunch & Learn: Cultivating Citrus in Alabama
Learn all about growing citrus in the Southeast
Herb Butter
Come learn how to make herb butter using fresh ingredients and delicious herbs.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Starting the Autumn Vegetable Garden
Learn how to plan and what to sow for a delicious, fun, and productive autumn season.
Starting the Autumn Vegetable Garden
Learn how to plan and what to sow for a delicious, fun, and productive autumn season.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
The Growing Season
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Lunch & Learn: Curb Appeal with Yard Art
Elevate your landscape décor with DIY inspired crafts.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Family Yoga in the Gardens
This energetic class focuses on strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus.
Lunch & Learn: Ask the Experts
Bring your garden and landscape questions for our expert panelists.
Dividing Perennials Workshop
Optimize your garden space by learning how to divide perennials.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Seed-saving Class
Seed saving is a great way to secure your favorite open-pollinated vegetable varieties. Learn how to process and store tomato and pepper seeds, among others.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
The Everglades
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Water Feature Care
Discover water gardening trends in 2022.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Fall Container Gardening
Learn how to prepare a variety of containers for edible and ornamental plantings for the fall season.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Japanese Garden Tour
Take a stroll with Norm Geisinger, an experienced tour guide and Japanese Garden horticultural volunteer, as he points out unique cultural installations, water features, and unique plant forms.
Animal, Vegetable, Junk
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Artists Reception: The Art Therapy Program at Ascension St. Vincent’s Bruno Cancer Center
During November and December enjoy artworks created by participants in the Art Therapy Program at Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Bruno Cancer Center. This art gallery can be found in the hallway leading to the Library at the Gardens in our Garden Center. Join us for a special artists reception! Friday, November 4 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.…
Garlic Planting Workshop
Garlic is a unique fall crop well suited for the urban landscape. Learn about the most productive varieties for Alabama and ways to prepare this delicious ingredient.
Poinsettia Pastels
Create poinsettias with pastels! We'll meet in our Adventure Classroom and visit the conservatory to allow you to experience the wonder of the Gardens' poinsettia tree. Completed art pieces will be finished with a mat frame and ribbon. These are perfect for a keepsake or gift. Interested? "Poinsettia Pastels" is also offered Saturday, December 3.
Poinsettia Pastels
Visit the Conservatory to experience the wonder of the Gardens’ poinsettia tree and use your inspiration to create poinsettias with pastels. Completed art pieces will be finished with a mat frame and ribbon. These are perfect for a keepsake or gift. This class has been canceled. Please check our calendar for other offerings.
Murder in the Secret Garden
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Poinsettia Care & Craft
Poinsettias are a decorative staple throughout the holiday season. Learn how to care for this dynamic plant during the rest of the year, and make a paper craft to take home.
Make a Driftwood Planter
Design a magnet or planter out of driftwood for your new air plant (Tillandsia spp.). Interested? "Make a Driftwood Air Planter" is also offered Thursday, December 15.
Make a Driftwood Planter
Design a magnet or planter out of driftwood for your new air plant (Tillandsia spp.). Interested? "Make a Driftwood Air Planter" is also offered Wednesday, December 14.
Distracted by Alabama: Tangled Threads of Natural History, Local History, and Folklore
Please note that this program has been canceled. We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Kitchen Scrap Gardening
Put your kitchen garden scraps to use this winter by regrowing your favorite vegetables. Leafy greens and roots are easy to start from cuttings. Learn the best techniques to jump -start their regrowth, and get advice for when to replant.
Children’s Valentine Garden Kit
Have you ever planted seeds but wondered what is happening under the soil? We have curated a special kit for you to create your own root viewer to watch seeds race as they develop roots and shoots. It’s not complete without the special addition of a spider plant dropping by to say hi and wish…
The Island of Missing Trees
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Planning Your Spring Garden
Identify the best times to start your garden from seed. Create a plan that you can follow throughout the growing season. Visit the Seed Exchange at the Library at the Gardens to select from heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable seeds.
Design a Terrarium
Winter is a great time to focus on houseplants. Come design a hanging glass terrarium with succulents. All materials provided. Interested? "Design a Terrarium" is also offered Thursday, February 23.
Design a Terrarium
Winter is a great time to focus on houseplants. Come design a hanging glass terrarium with succulents. All materials provided. Interested? "Design a Terrarium" is also offered Saturday, February 18.
Winter Tree Care
Winter is the best time for tree and shrub maintenance, but frigid temperatures, coupled with inclement weather, can create a stressful environment for plants. This class will examine tree care practices to utilize in winter, who to call for professional help, and how to limit damage due to cold weather.
Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest
A monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
2023 Native Plant Conference
The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is excited to announce the return of our signature Native Plant Conference. Held every other year, this in-person offering includes talks and tours designed to increase awareness of Alabama’s native plant species. Professionals and hobbyists alike will learn about conservation and garden design. View Conference Schedule
2023 Native Plant Conference
The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is excited to announce the return of our signature Native Plant Conference. Held every other year, this in-person offering includes talks and tours designed to increase awareness of Alabama’s native plant species. Professionals and hobbyists alike will learn about conservation and garden design. View conference schedule
STEM for Kids: Water Cycle Game
Students in grades k-6th are encouraged to join us for engaging STEM lessons. Explore the water cycle and make a bracelet in this first class.
STEM for Kids: Rain Gardens
Students in grades K-6th grade are encouraged to join us for engaging STEM lessons. Discover the benefits of rain gardens in this second class.
STEM for Kids: Land Forms
Students in grades K-6th are encouraged to join us for engaging STEM lessons. Make sand castle type landforms in this third class.
The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation’s Largest Home
A monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Lunch & Learn: Kaul Wildflower Garden
Discover the rare and diverse native plants that set this seven-acre naturalistic rock garden apart. Led by Kaul Wildflower Garden Horticulturist, Keith Turney
Lunch & Learn: Kaul Wildflower Garden
Discover the rare and diverse native plants that set this seven-acre naturalistic rock garden apart. Led by Kaul Wildflower Garden Horticulturist, Keith Turney
STEM Teacher Professional Development Workshop
This workshop is designed to support elementary school teachers as they work to implement STEM themed lessons in their classrooms. Come get inspired and leave equipped with lessons for the year. Preregistration required.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
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.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
The Crowded Grave
A monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Lunch & Learn: Organic Vegetable Gardening
Find out what organic vegetable production entails from garden prep to harvest and everything in between.
Children’s Springtime Garden Kit: Mother’s Day Surprise
Surprise someone special and treat them to the "scentsational" world of herbs! We have included materials and ideas for crafting, baking, and adventure.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Rose Care Workshop
Learn how to care for your roses at home by attending this hands on workshop at our Dunn Formal Rose Garden! Jane Underwood, Director of Operations for the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens will guide experienced and novice gardeners on how to grow and nurture their roses.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Family Yoga
This energetic class focuses on strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Young Artists at the Gardens
Join us for our week long summer camp!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Super STEAM Gardeners
Join us for our week long summer camp!
Ten Tomatoes That Changed The World
A monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Lunch & Learn: Moon Tree Project
Learn about the special Moon Tree that resides at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Led by Library assistant and archivist Jason Kirby
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
iPhone Photography Workshop
Take your smartphone photography to the next level and learn how to cultivate the power of the phone camera to harvest strong photographs of your favorite subjects!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Adventures with Winnie the Pooh and Friends
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Growing through Yoga
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Houseplant Care Workshop
Join House Plant Collective’s owner, Jessica Watts for an informative houseplant workshop. Learn tips and tricks to growing houseplants in your own space.
iPhone Photography Workshop
Take your smartphone photography to the next level and learn how to cultivate the power of the phone camera to harvest strong photographs of your favorite subjects!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Summer Garden Chefs
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Summer Garden Chefs
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Bay Boy: Stories of a Childhood in Point Clear Alabama
A monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
STEM Teacher Professional Development Workshop
This workshop is designed to support elementary school teachers as they work to implement STEM themed lessons in their classrooms.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Family Yoga
This energetic class focuses on strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus.
Fairy Garden Fun
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Super STEAM Gardeners
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
The Story of More
A monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Family Yoga
This energetic class focuses on strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus.
Lunch & Learn: ACES Vegetable Trial 2023
Gain insight into Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s latest intentional effort to provide science-based answers to production-related issues by completing cultivar variety trials in the Bruno Vegetable Garden of Birmingham Botanical Garden. Led by Bethany O’Rear, Regional Extension Agent
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Blue Dahlia
A monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening
Explore the art and science of cultivating a thriving fall and winter garden by mastering the perfect timing for planting a variety of cool season vegetable species.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Family Yoga
This energetic class focuses on strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus.
Family Creative Movement Class
This energetic class focuses on strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Composting Class
Discover the secrets of turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into "black gold" for your garden in this engaging and educational composting class. Join us for a hands-on experience that will teach you the art and science of composting, and equip you with the skills to transform organic materials into nutrient-rich compost to nourish your plants and reduce waste.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
The Poison Squad: One Chemist’s Single-Minded Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Twentieth Century
A monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Nature Journaling
Bring along a sketchbook and pencil, and learn how to record observations of nature with your own drawings and words.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Anthill by E.O. Wilson
A monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
The Recipe Box
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
En Plein Air
Join us for a delightful artistic experience amidst the serene beauty of the Gardens! Learn the basics of en plein air painting with local landscape artist, Caroline Gray. Previous experience with oil painting is required. Participants should bring their own painting supplies. Easels will be provided. Let the natural world inspire you as you translate…
Chinese Menu: the History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Build Your Own Rain Barrel
In Birmingham when it rains, it pours! Learn to capture and save rainwater for when you need it by joining horticulturist Keith Turney for a do-it-yourself rain barrel workshop. See how to construct a rain barrel and take home your creation when you’re done! Cost of registration covers project materials and instruction. No tools or…
Caring for Gardening Tools
Winter is a great time to restore your well-loved gardening tools. Learn how to properly store, clean, and sharpen your hand tools with this hands-on workshop. Correctly caring for and maintaining your tools will increase their longevity and the health of your plants. Bring along a pair of used pruners, a trowel, loppers, or a…
From a Pickle to a Plan: How to Craft a Design for Your Garden
Every garden has those special spots that stump us. From varying cultural conditions to different functional needs, there are so many variables at play in a landscape. Join Molly Hendry, a Birmingham-based garden designer and horticulturist, as she unpacks the overarching principles of design and teaches you how to apply them to your own garden.…
Tiny Makers at the Gardens (10:30 a.m)
This series is made up of five, one-hour, child-led art playgroups where children are given the opportunity to explore and enjoy art with the help of their caregiver. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment with and enjoy creating. For ages 16 months–3 years | Limited to 10 children with…
Portrait Photography Workshop
Year-round, the Gardens provide so many beautiful backdrops for the perfect portrait. This class goes over the basic principles and topics of portrait photography-manual settings, lighting, posing, and more.
Birnam Wood
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Tiny Makers at the Gardens (10:30 a.m)
This series is made up of five, one-hour, child-led art playgroups where children are given the opportunity to explore and enjoy art with the help of their caregiver. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment with and enjoy creating. For ages 16 months–3 years | Limited to 10 children with…
Valentine’s Day Tablescapes
Join us in the Ireland Room for a Valentine’s Day mimosa and enjoy a tablescape demonstration with Kathleen Varner, owner of Birmingham-based Petals and Props. Participants will create a floral centerpiece for the Valentine’s Day table in this engaging workshop. Become a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect, nurture,…
Tiny Makers at the Gardens (10:30 a.m)
This series is made up of five, one-hour, child-led art playgroups where children are given the opportunity to explore and enjoy art with the help of their caregiver. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment with and enjoy creating. For ages 16 months–3 years | Limited to 10 children with…
Tiny Makers at the Gardens (10:30 a.m)
This series is made up of five, one-hour, child-led art playgroups where children are given the opportunity to explore and enjoy art with the help of their caregiver. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment with and enjoy creating. For ages 16 months–3 years | Limited to 10 children with…
Tiny Makers at the Gardens (10:30 a.m)
This series is made up of five, one-hour, child-led art playgroups where children are given the opportunity to explore and enjoy art with the help of their caregiver. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment with and enjoy creating. For ages 16 months–3 years | Limited to 10 children with…
Eating to Extinction: The World’s Rarest Foods and Why We Need to Save Them
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Home-Grown Tomatoes
Dive into the vibrant world of tomatoes alongside Regional Extension Agent and tomato connoisseur, Chip East.
Women of Kaul Wildflower Garden
Travel through time and nature to celebrate Women’s History Month with us! Join horticulturist and landscape designer, Molly Hendry as she shares the rich history of the Kaul Wildflower Garden, a 4-acre garden created here in the mid-1960s by a passionate group of women who set out to pay tribute to Alabama’s remarkable biodiversity. As…
Planting Pollinators and Keeping Bees
What’s all the buzz? Come learn about beekeeping with Regional Extension Agent, Olivia Fuller. Olivia will talk about attracting and caring for pollinators in your backyard.
Right Plant, Right Place
Regional Extension Agent, Bethany O’Rear will expertly tackle the age-old question: what to plant and where to plant it.
The Garden of Small Beginnings
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Basics of Tree Selection
Join us for a Saturday afternoon talk with Dr. Georgios Arseniou, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist of Urban forestry in the College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment at Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Houseplants 101
Join House Plant Collective’s owner, Jessica Watts for an informative houseplant workshop. Learn tips and tricks to growing houseplants in your own space.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
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 nature activity 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 nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity 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.
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 nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity 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.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Nature’s Kitchen (Afternoon Camp)
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Around the World (Morning Camp)
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Nature Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of Alabama’s flora and fauna with naturalist Henry Hershey. Enjoy complimentary drinks and compete for a chance to win a captivating prize!
Creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Learn about how Master Gardener Peggy Thompson created a certified backyard wildlife habitat at her home. Gain insights into the essential considerations for planning and nurturing a thriving ecosystem in your own backyard. Join Peggy and Friends’ horticulturist Keith Turney for an inspiring walk through the Kaul Wildflower Garden's new “living bird feeder.”
The Four Elements of Japanese Garden Design
Immerse yourself in the serenity of the Japanese Garden with Friends’ horticulturist Julia Adams. Delve into the four fundamental elements of Japanese Garden design (plants, rock, water, and ornament) while surrounded by the beauty of nature in this outdoor class.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Nature & Survival (Two-Day Morning Camp)
Join us for two day summer camp!
STEM Garden Reception
Join us to learn about our statewide STEM curriculum "Cultivate" that is helping k-6 educators incorporate STEM techniques in the classroom. Please provide feedback and tour our reimagined Garden Lab. RSVP, by emailing Director of Education and Community Engagement, Rebecca Stivender. Location: Garden Lab
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Backyard Wildlife (Morning Camp)
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Cyanotypes: Blueprints From Nature
Join Alecia Martinez from Studio by the Tracks for a maker's workshop
to create your own cyanotype prints. This photographic technique produces stunning indigo-colored images on paper, offering a unique way to capture the beauty of nature without a camera!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Cultivating the Practice of Nature Observation
Join teaching artist Melissa Shultz-Jones for a workshop on phenology, the study of natural events in relation to seasonal and climatic changes. Engage in a creative approach to nature observation and document your observations during a guided garden walk. Materials: Please bring a small watercolor notebook that opens flat. All other supplies provided. No artistic…
The Woods of Fannin County
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Superhero Training Academy (Morning Camp)
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Superhero Training Academy (Afternoon Camp)
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Nature Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of Alabama’s flora and fauna with naturalist Henry Hershey. Enjoy complimentary drinks and compete for a chance to win a captivating prize!
Tomato Troubleshooting and Taste Testing Extravaganza!
Bring your best-tasting homegrown tomato and participate in a blind taste test to determine the most delicious variety! Join Chilton County Alabama Cooperative Extension Agent, David Lawrence, as he shares insights and tips on tomato troubleshooting.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Water Wonders (Morning Camp)
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Art in the Gardens (Morning Camp)
Join us for this week long summer camp!
What About Native Bees?
Discover the fascinating world of native bees with Dana Hazen, Director of Planning, Building & Sustainability for the City of Mountain Brook. Learn about the vital role these bees play in sustaining native plant and pollinator communities in our region.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Summer Lawn Care and Turf Alternatives
Lawns are a beautiful element of landscaping but require considerable maintenance. Join expert Talladega County Extension Agent Jacob Turner to learn how to care for your lawn and explore sustainable turf alternatives that require less upkeep.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Beneficial Insects vs. Garden Pests
Before taking action against insects in your garden, learn to identify beneficial insects from pests! Join Jefferson County Regional Extension Agent Bethany O’Rear to discover common beneficial insects and effective pest management strategies.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Creating Drip Irrigation for Containers and Raised Beds
Make the task of watering numerous container plants and raised beds easy and efficient in this hands-on workshop with Dani Caroll, Regional Extension Agent for homegrounds, gardens, and pests. Dani makes doing the work of gardening fun!
Nature Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of Alabama’s flora and fauna with naturalist Henry Hershey. Enjoy complimentary drinks and compete for a chance to win a captivating prize!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Alabama Drought Tolerant Landscapes
Learn essential strategies for planning and implementing a water-efficient landscape in Alabama's summer heat. Join Regional Extension Agents Bethany O’Rear and Jacob Turner to explore drought-tolerant landscape plants perfect for your garden.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
A Survey of Ferns
Charles Murray and Louise Billings of the Birmingham Fern Society will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various hardy ferns, spotlight their favorites, and share important lessons they have learned in the garden.
Nature Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of Alabama’s flora and fauna with naturalist Henry Hershey. Enjoy complimentary drinks and compete for a chance to win a captivating prize!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Growing Fall Greens & Root Veggies
What grows best in a fall garden? When is too late to plant? Learn best practices forgrowing fall greens and root vegetables in central Alabama. Regional Extension AgentHolt Akers-Campbell will share tips for garden preparation, planting dates, and maintenance particular to these cool-season vegetables. A demonstration and discussion will take place in Bruno Vegetable Garden…
Fall Community Harvest!
Harvest time at the Gardens is the perfect opportunity to get your hands dirty and afun way to contribute to our community! Join Specialty Garden Horticulturist Katelyn Bahr in the vegetable garden for our end-of-summer harvest. Produce goes to The Foundry Ministries, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Location: Bruno Vegetable Garden
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Passalong Plants: Botanical Heirlooms
Passalong plants span generations as they are shared among neighbors, friends, and family members. Director of Longleaf Botanical Gardens and Urban Regional Extension Agent Hayes Jackson will showcase an array of passalong plants and work with participants on dividing, taking cuttings, and growing seedlings in this hands-on workshop. Registrants will receive a plant to take…
Beekeeping Basics
Did you know that bee behavior varies greatly across climates? For instance, the busyforaging season for bees will be much longer in the warmer South than it will be in theNorth. In this introductory class, Jeff Lisenby of the Jefferson County Beekeepers Association will discuss honeybee biology and behavior followed by an overview of beekeeping…
Ten Birds That Changed the World
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Introduction to Japanese Maples Featuring Highlights from the Garden’s Collection
Few trees are as beautiful as the “autumn welcoming tree,” or Japanese maple. With thousands of varieties and cultivars, including hybrids, the iconic Japanese maple tree is among the most versatile small trees for use in the landscape. Join us to hear Ross Callaway, longtime Gardens volunteer and Japanese maple enthusiast, tell the story of…
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
The Living Art of Bonsai
Curious about bonsai? Experience this fascinating and living artas a part of the Gardens’ Fall Japanese Gardening Series. You will learn to start, care for and train your very own bonsai in this hands-on workshop with Victor Wilson of the Alabama Bonsai Society. Registrants will receive a dwarf Satsuki azalea to pot and begin training.…
Pollinator Artists
Join us for an exciting adventure in the Gardens as we explore native plants and pollinators. Discover the colors that attract pollinators and create art inspired by the Gardens using watercolor and more!
Japanese Pruning Techniques
Learn about the Japanese art of pruning and karikomi, the technique of shearing back shrubs that is a distinctive element of Japanese gardens. Horticulturist Julia Adams directs this hands-on workshop on proper pruning techniques for maples and shrubs in our Japanese Garden. Location: Japanese Garden
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Preparing Your Soil for Spring Planting
Fall is the perfect time to prepare your garden for spring. Improving your soil’s physical and chemical properties is a goal of every gardener as it creates a better environment for plant growth. In this class Friends’ Director of Gardens Support Jane Underwood explains how to determine the current condition of your soil and walks…
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Techniques in Watercolor Painting
In this workshop centered on the wonder of exploring nature with an artist's eye, local teaching artist and naturalist Melissa Shultz-Jones will guide you through the painting process, beginning with the practice of observation. You will learn essential watercolor techniques, including sketching, composition, color mixing, and painting. No experience is necessary; all levels of expertise…
Wildflower Walk
Boasting more than 200 different species of native plants, the Kaul Wildflower Garden celebrates the diverse flora of Alabama and demonstrates a variety of roles native plants can play in our gardens. Join Senior Horticulturist Keith Turney for an autumn walk among the wildflowers. Keith will focus on the plants that grow in this special…
Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Back to Nature: Fall Table Arrangements
Try your hand at naturalistic flower arranging with local landscape and floral designer Zachary Westall as your guide. In this two-hour workshop, you will learn how to select seasonal plant materials and properly clip from a plant without damaging it or the environment. Then experiment with composition using unexpected elements along with principles of design…
Fall Bulbs, Spring Flowers
Planting bulbs is a great way to add seasonal color to garden beds and containers. Among the many factors that determine success with bulbs, getting them in the ground at the right time is key. In this class Jefferson County Regional Extension Agent Bethany O’Rear will talk about spring-blooming bulbs including variety selection, soil preparation,…
Herb Garden Chefs
Join us as we explore a scavenger hunt in our new Garden Lab to discover and identify a world of culinary herbs! Chefs will harvest and prepare fresh ingredients to make a special treat. We will discover more as we visit Bruno Vegetable Garden.
Real Food Fake Food
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Wreath-Making Workshop with Zachary Westall
Join us for this special wreath-making workshop at the Gardens with Zachary Westall local landscape and garden designer, to help you ring in the holidays. Add your own creative touches as Zachary guides you and shares favorite tips. Greenery and other materials will be provided. Limited tickets available! Preregistration required. This signature holiday event is…
Linocut Basics: Wildflower Workshop
Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this workshop offers an overview of single-color linocut printing. Teaching artist Jessica Leitch of The Little Red Print Shop will guide you through the fundamental techniques of carving and printing your own relief prints using pre-drawn templates of Alabama wildflowers.All materials and tools provided. Location:…
Create Your Own Desert Terrarium
Take a break from your holiday preparations to create your own mini ecosystem in an engaging make-and-take workshop with Astrid Jerez of Vivatia Plants. You will learn how to craft a desert oasis and make it thrive. This workshop is perfect for low-maintenance plant lovers and small-space gardeners. All materials and tools are provided. (Hint:…
Growing Your Own Mushrooms
Using logs is a wonderful long-term method for mushroom production. Many types of mushrooms can be grown on logs—Shiitake, Oyster, Lion’s Mane, Comb Tooth, Reishi, Olive Oysterling, Nameko, Chestnut, and Turkey Tail, to name a few. Join Urban Regional Extension Agent Bronson Lubresky as he guides you through the basic steps for growing mushrooms using…
The Comfort of Crows
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Caring for Your Gardening Tools
Winter is a great time to restore your well-loved gardening tools. Correctly caring for and maintaining your tools will increase their longevity and the health of your plants. Learn how to properly store, clean, and sharpen your hand tools in this hands-on workshop. Bring along a pair of used pruners, a trowel, loppers, or a…
Discover & Explore: Botanical Still Life
Join teaching artist Erica Scott of Dabble, a Birmingham Arts Studio, in the Gardens’ first Discover and Explore workshop. You will learn drawing techniques using colored pencils and pastels with plenty of time to play! Registrants are asked to bring botanical elements such as prunings, cut flowers, leaves, pine needles, etc., to be assembled in…
Winter Birding in Alabama
You've probably noticed that with the arrival of the shorter, colder days of winter, a new suite of birds has likely arrived in your yards. Current Secretary and long-time member of Alabama Audubon Greg Harber will help you learn to identify these winter visitors and discuss how you can attract them to your yards. This…
2025 Native Plant Conference
Immerse yourself in the ethics and principles of garden design as we “rethink pretty” and explore the ecology of gardening at this year’s Native Plant Conference, Ecological Landscapes. Learn from renowned landscape design experts, horticulturists, conservationists, and visionary thinkers who are shaping sustainable landscapes and offering fresh perspectives on integrating ecological principles in garden design. Meet regional change-makers who actively…
Community Seed Swap
Join the Library at the Gardens in celebrating National Seed Swap Day with a community seed swap!
The Weird and Wonderful World of Lichens
Have you ever seen a lichen and knew that it was a lichen? Not many people know what lichens are, and who would? They seem as though they are from another planet! Lichens are bizarre organisms, and no two are alike. Join Curtis Hansen, Curator of Plants at the John D. Friedman Herbarium, to learn…
The Twilight Garden
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Taming the Wild: Landscaping with Native Plants
Alabama boasts of some of the richest native flora out of all 50 states, but often, they aren't our go-to landscaping plants. In addition to adding beauty to your garden, native plants help support wildlife and are more adapted to our native soil and climate. Many of us understand the value of natives but have…
Mini Makers at the Gardens
Join us at the Gardens with Erica Scott, Owner of Dabble Arts Studio, for child-led art playgroups where children can create, explore, and enjoy art. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment with and enjoy creating. It will be best to wear clothing that can get messy for these classes.…
Mini Makers at the Gardens
This series consists of five one-hour, child-led art playgroups. During these groups, children are given the opportunity to explore and enjoy art with the help of their caregivers. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment with and enjoy creating. For ages 16 months–3 years | Limited to 10 children with…
Winter Birding Adventure
Explore forest habitats at the Gardens, seeking what birds and other wildlife need as we take a nature hike. We will learn to identify birds using our senses. We will make birdseed ornaments you can take home to welcome them to your backyard.
The Origin and Legacies of the English Arts and Crafts Garden
Growing out of a late 19th-century reaction to Victorian design and industrialization, Arts and Crafts gardens became some of the most influential, world-renowned gardens of the turn of the century. They continue to have an enormous influence on how we garden today. Contemporary gardening approaches—garden rooms, using local materials in the hardscape, abundantly planted beds,…
Mini Makers at the Gardens
This series consists of five one-hour, child-led art playgroups. During these groups, children are given the opportunity to explore and enjoy art with the help of their caregivers. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment with and enjoy creating. For ages 16 months–3 years | Limited to 10 children with…
The Art and Science of Field Journaling
What is blooming? Going to seed? Or budding in February? Teaching artist Melissa Shultz-Jones invites you to get curious about the living world of plants on a leisurely stroll in the Gardens. In this workshop, you will experience the joy and intimacy of recording your observations in nature and learn from Melissa as she models…
Mini Makers at the Gardens
Join us at the Gardens with Erica Scott, Owner of Dabble Arts Studio, for child-led art playgroups where children can create, explore, and enjoy art. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment with and enjoy creating. It will be best to wear clothing that can get messy for these classes.…
Propagating Woody Plants
Join us in the Japanese Gardens as horticulturist Julia Adams demonstrates methods of propagating woody plants through grafting and air layering. While these horticultural methods require skill and practice, each can be used to propagate plants that don’t root well from cuttings. In this hands-on workshop, you will practice grafting using Japanese Maples and experiment…
Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
2025 Native Plant Conference
Immerse yourself in the ethics and principles of garden design as we “rethink pretty” and explore the ecology of gardening at this year’s Native Plant Conference, Ecological Landscapes. Learn from renowned landscape design experts, horticulturists, conservationists, and visionary thinkers who are shaping sustainable landscapes and offering fresh perspectives on integrating ecological principles in garden design. Meet regional change-makers who actively…
Harvest to Table Dinner
Enjoy a delicious farm fresh dinner at Birmingham Botanical Gardens as part of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ signature Native Plant Conference.
Spring Wildflower Walk
Dive deep into some of the intriguing spring-time wildflowers and other showy ephemeral plants in the Kaul Wildflower Garden with Senior Horticulturist Keith Turney. On this stroll through the garden, you will learn about the unique groups of plants that give visual interest and provide important food and habitats for wildlife in early spring. Become…
A Beginner’s Guide to Creating A Flower Bed
Filled with perennials, annuals, and blooming shrubs, a flower garden adds color and dimension to your landscape—and provides an inviting habitat for essential pollinators like birds and butterflies. But if your garden is covered in lawn, you might wonder how to start a flower garden. Join gardening expert Bethany O'Rear as she discusses the basics…
Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses
Join us for our “Thyme to Read” book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Featured Book: Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mossesby Robin Wall Kimmerer
Warm-Weather Birding in Alabama
Spring offers the best season to observe birds in the garden! In addition to the lovely blooms and sweet scents, many of our resident songbirds busy themselves with establishing territories and building nests. In this class, Alabama Audubon Board Secretary Greg Harber will teach us how to use field marks to identify birds as we…
Discover & Explore Media Workshops: Painting with Acrylics and Watercolor
Join teaching artist Erica Scott, owner of Dabble art studio, for the next installment of the Gardens' Discover and Explore workshops. This series of art workshops encourages participants to try new things and play with various mediums. In this session, participants will learn tips and tricks for painting with acrylics and watercolors and enjoy the…
Musical Garden Storytime
Bring your little one to enjoy a special storytime filled with music and movement at the Gardens with Musician and Children’s Librarian Alyssa Jewell, a.k.a. The La La Librarian. Following the program, we invite you to let your little ones explore and play in our newly refreshed Garden Lab. Siblings under the age of 18…
Getting To Know Tomatoes
Learn the basics of tomato gardening with horticulturists Julia Adams and Katelyn Bahr. This informative class will explore how to select varieties, care for your plants, and troubleshoot threats like insects and diseases. Bring your questions and leave with your own tomato plant to start your spring vegetable garden! Location: Outdoor Classroom
Creative Movement Class
This energetic class focuses on strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus.
Community Spring Planting
Celebrate Earth Day at the Gardens by joining Specialty Garden Horticulturist Katelyn Bahr and fellow community members for the annual planting of the Bruno Vegetable Garden! We will prepare garden beds, plant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and okra, and mulch with leaf litter. Location: Bruno Vegetable Garden
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.
Vinyasa Yoga
A vinyasa-style yoga class based on the tradition of combining sequencing of movements with breath.
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Garden Spells
We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Alabama Biodiversity Walk
Discover our state's rich biodiversity as Senior Horticulturist Keith Turney guides you through an exploration of various ecosystems where unique plant communities thrive in the Gardens. We will meet at the entrance to the Gardens in Blount Plaza. This hour-and-a-half walk covers uneven terrain and involves slight changes in elevation. Location: Blount Plaza
Storytime at the Gardens
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Cut Flowers For Every Season
A cut flower garden has more seasons than just spring and summer. Blue Rooster Farms owners Allison and Kirk Creel grow blooming flowers for most of the year! Learn their tips for expanding the types and variety of flowers you grow and extending the season of your cut flower garden. Topics include overwintering, succession planting,…