Join Advanced Master Gardener Susan Hagen for an engaging exploration of the 18th-century English Landscape Garden, a style that emerged in artistic opposition to the formality of Baroque design. This illustrated presentation examines the influential work of architects such as William Kent, Lancelot “Capability” Brown, and Humphry Repton, and highlights iconic landscapes including Rousham, Stowe,…
Discover 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. In the second week you will learn how to evaluate, select, and…
The mint family is one of the most versatile and beneficial groups of medicinal plants—yet it’s often overlooked. In this outdoor workshop with clinical herbalist and educator Cameron Strouss, you'll discover how eleven beloved medicinal mints can support your well-being. You’ll have the chance to smell, taste, and learn practical ways to begin incorporating these…
Favored by indoor and outdoor gardeners alike, the staghorn fern gets its name from the unique shape of the fronds which look like a stag's antlers. In this hands-on workshop, Terry Phillips, horticulturist of the Kaul Wildflower Garden, will walk you through the process of creating a mount for this distinctive fern that mimics its…
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,…
Join naturalist Michelle Reynolds for a guided hike across the rocky ridges of Double Oak Mountain, dotted with sandstone glades, grassy knolls, longleaf pine forests, thickets and oak groves. Participants will have exclusive access to a section of the park closed to the public. A glade is an open area where bedrock lies at or…
Discover 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…
The Gardens again extends a rare invitation to a tea ceremony inside Toshinan, one of the most authentic Japanese teahouses outside of Japan. Savor a bowl of tea with tea-hosts Ritsuko Asano and Josh Haynes, along with members of the Urasenke Association of Birmingham. Chado, or the way of tea, expresses hospitality and warmth toward…
The Gardens again extends a rare invitation to a tea ceremony inside Toshinan, one of the most authentic Japanese teahouses outside of Japan. Savor a bowl of tea with tea-hosts Ritsuko Asano and Josh Haynes, along with members of the Urasenke Association of Birmingham. Chado, or the way of tea, expresses hospitality and warmth toward…
The Gardens again extends a rare invitation to a tea ceremony inside Toshinan, one of the most authentic Japanese teahouses outside of Japan. Savor a bowl of tea with tea-hosts Ritsuko Asano and Josh Haynes, along with members of the Urasenke Association of Birmingham. Chado, or the way of tea, expresses hospitality and warmth toward…