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.
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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!