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Companion Planting: Inviting Insects to Your Garden

Insects can be valuable additions to a garden, playing crucial roles in pollination, pest control, soil health, and a healthy ecosystem. Join Lee County Extension Agent Dani Carroll to learn about the importance of plant diversity and how to select appropriate pairings of flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Location:  Adventure Classroom

Tomato Tasting In The Gardens

In this fun and informational sharing session, participants are invited to swap growing tips alongside Friends’ horticulturists, Julia Adams and Katelyn Bahr, who will address a variety of tomato growing conundrums. Participate in our second annual tomato tasting by bringing homegrown tomatoes to sample and cast your vote for this year’s best-tasting variety! Location:  Outdoor…

Field Journaling With Friends

Field Journaling With Friends

Join teaching artist and naturalist Melissa Shultz Jones for our early morning field journaling series. Each month, you are invited to explore a different aspect of plant life in the Gardens and a new watercolor technique. You can sign up for any number of workshops, but sign up early, as group sizes will be intentionally…

Nature Trivia Night

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!

Garden Features From Southern Spain To Our Southern States

Small walled gardens, water features, shade structures, and ornamental tiles are all common features of Southern gardens introduced to the Southeast by Spanish explorers and colonists in the 16th century. Travel back in time and across the globe—from the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, to the reflecting pool at the Alhambra in Granada—with Master Gardener…