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.
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…
Join us for our "Thyme to Read" book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
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.
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.
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 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.
A monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
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
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
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.
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.