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SUMMARY:An Afternoon in Toshinan | 3:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon in Toshinan\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing to Know: Strategies for Seeing and Recording the World Around You\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    David West\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nThe 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 guests and strangers and forms an integral part of Japanese culture\, centered on the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha. \n\n\n\nIn keeping with cultural tradition\, visitors must follow traditional Japanese practices when entering Toshinan. Please wear new white socks\, since the tea house does not permit shoes\, and skip perfume\, cologne and jewelry\, including facial piercings and rings. You will sit on your knees or cross-legged for the ceremony\, so dress comfortably; we will provide stools if needed. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $50\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $55\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n      \n        Register\n      \n    \n  \n  \n    \n      Become a Member\n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/toshinan-third-session/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Restore,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260908T212755Z
CREATED:20260820T125117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T212755Z
UID:10001409-1792159200-1792162800@bbgardens.org
SUMMARY:An Afternoon in Toshinan | 2 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon in Toshinan\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing to Know: Strategies for Seeing and Recording the World Around You\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    David West\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nThe 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 guests and strangers and forms an integral part of Japanese culture\, centered on the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha. \n\n\n\nIn keeping with cultural tradition\, visitors must follow traditional Japanese practices when entering Toshinan. Please wear new white socks\, since the tea house does not permit shoes\, and skip perfume\, cologne and jewelry\, including facial piercings and rings. You will sit on your knees or cross-legged for the ceremony\, so dress comfortably; we will provide stools if needed. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $50\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $55\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n      \n        Register\n      \n    \n  \n  \n    \n      Become a Member\n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/toshinan-second-session/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Restore,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T133000
DTSTAMP:20260908T212708Z
CREATED:20260820T124500Z
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon in Toshinan |12:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon in Toshinan\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing to Know: Strategies for Seeing and Recording the World Around You\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    David West\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nThe 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 guests and strangers and forms an integral part of Japanese culture\, centered on the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha. \n\n\n\nIn keeping with cultural tradition\, visitors must follow traditional Japanese practices when entering Toshinan. Please wear new white socks\, since the tea house does not permit shoes\, and skip perfume\, cologne and jewelry\, including facial piercings and rings. You will sit on your knees or cross-legged for the ceremony\, so dress comfortably; we will provide stools if needed. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $50\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $55\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n      \n        Register\n      \n    \n  \n  \n    \n      Become a Member\n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/toshinan-first-session/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Restore,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T022009Z
CREATED:20260820T021857Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Saving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing to Know: Strategies for Seeing and Recording the World Around You\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    David West\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nDiscover 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 seeds — and take home seeds the Gardens collected from its own plants. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $50\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $55\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n      \n        Register\n      \n    \n  \n  \n    \n      Become a Member\n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/seed-saving-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T020435Z
CREATED:20260820T015415Z
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SUMMARY:Oak Mountain Sandstone Glade Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing to Know: Strategies for Seeing and Recording the World Around You\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    David West\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nA glade is an open area where bedrock lies at or near the surface\, creating thin\, rocky soils that make it difficult for trees and shrubs to take root. These distinctive natural habitats support rare and unique plant communities that have adapted to thrive in these challenging conditions. \n\n\n\nWe will meet in the Peavine Falls Parking Lot at Oak Mountain State Park for easy access. Wear closed-toed shoes to traverse the sandy\, craggy path. Entrance fees to the park are $5 per adult\, $2 per senior (ages 62 and up). Pay with cash or card at the gate. \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $50\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $55\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n      \n        Register\n      \n    \n  \n  \n    \n      Become a Member\n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/oak-mountain-sandstone-glade-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260608T165013Z
CREATED:20260524T233500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T165013Z
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SUMMARY:Landscape Foundations: Selecting and Siting Trees and Shrubs
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing to Know: Strategies for Seeing and Recording the World Around You\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    David West\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\n 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\, and maintenance of trees and shrubs.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are invited to bring two or three photos of their yard for small group work. This is a chance to gain inspiration and practical guidance for your own landscape and to get a sneak peak of what will be available at our Fall Plant Sale! \n\n\n\nInstructor: Robert (Bob) Koons\n\n\n\nBob Koons has been a volunteer with Birmingham Botanical Gardens for nearly 10 years. Applying his background in architecture and love for the environment\, he has helped with multiple spaces such as the Japanese Garden and Kaul Wildflower Garden\, even creating a map of the many native plant species there. Passionate about educating people on plants and landscape design\, he has been leading the Trees and Shrubs volunteer growing group for the spring and fall plant sales since 2019. \n\n\n\nLocation: Adventure Classroom \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $50\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $55\n                  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/landscape-foundations-selecting-and-siting-trees-and-shrubs/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T152320Z
CREATED:20260524T222809Z
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SUMMARY:Staghorn Fern Mounting Basics
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing to Know: Strategies for Seeing and Recording the World Around You\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    David West\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nFavored 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 natural tree-dwelling habitat. You will learn simple mounting techniques and essential care tips for light\, watering\, and maintenance. Participants will take home a striking price of living art—no experience needed. $30 supply fee included. \n\n\n\nLocation: Conference Room/Outdoor Classroom \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $50\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $55\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/staghorn-fern-mounting-basics/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T103000
DTSTAMP:20260601T202442Z
CREATED:20260515T121006Z
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SUMMARY:The Many Medicinal Wonders of the Mint Family
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing to Know: Strategies for Seeing and Recording the World Around You\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    David West\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nThe 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 plants into your daily life—no prior experience needed. \n\n\n\nPlants featured include peppermint\, spearmint\, thyme\, rosemary\, lemon balm\, holy basil\, catnip\, bee balm\, motherwort\, skullcap\, and self-heal. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Cameron Strouss\n\n\n\nCameron is an experienced herbal educator and clinical herbalist dedicated to making herbal medicine accessible through practical\, science-based education. As the founder of Deep Roots School of Foraging and Herbal Medicine\, she has developed comprehensive programs teaching thousands of students the practical applications of herbal medicine in professional-grade herbal care.  \n\n\n\nHer teaching integrates 15 years of herbal study\, 9 years of clinical work\, and over 4\,000 hours of scientific and herbal education. Cameron holds a Biology degree from the University of Montevallo\, Clinical Herbal Certification from The Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine\, and is a graduate of the Southeastern Institute for Traditional Herbal Studies.  \n\n\n\nShe maintains professional credentials as an FH\, RH (AHG)\, and Level 1 Aromatherapist and is the published author of Wild Wellness: A Journal for Medicinal Foraging. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes empowering students to reclaim their health while fostering deeper connections to the natural world.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Bruno Vegetable Garden \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $50\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $55\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/the-many-medicinal-wonders-of-the-mint-family/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Study
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iStock-1252488348.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260402T222948Z
CREATED:20260301T142331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T222948Z
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SUMMARY:Daylily Gardening Master Series
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing to Know: Strategies for Seeing and Recording the World Around You\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    David West\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nDiscover 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.  \n\n\n\nIn the second week you will learn how to evaluate\, select\, and properly care for the daylilies in your garden. The course will finish with a discussion of soils\, amendments\, mulches\, and fertilizers. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Rene Holliman\n\n\n\nWith both professional and lived experience in horticulture\, Rene Holliman is a 35-year veteran of the school of “learn as you grow gardening.” Renee Holliman and her husband\, Len\, own and operate a farm just outside of Gordo in Pickens County\, Alabama. Today they grow and sell more than 800 varieties of daylilies at their home-hobby garden\, Holliman Gardens. \n\n\n\nThis is an event package\, meaning the registration includes all three classes on June 3\, 10\, and 17 | 10 a.m.–noon  \n\n\n\nLocation: Hodges Room \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $50\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $55\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/daylily-gardening-master-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Garden,Study
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bbgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/c7260bca-01b2-4d5d-a9ca-8645e3aa9df3.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T193704Z
CREATED:20260227T193223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T193704Z
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SUMMARY:Emergence of the 18th-Century English Landscape Garden 
DESCRIPTION:Events\n      \n\n      \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing to Know: Strategies for Seeing and Recording the World Around You\n\n\n  \n      \n      Instructor\n    \n    David West\n    \n  \n      \n      Location\n    \n    \n      Exploration Classroom\n    \n    \n   \n\n\n\nJoin 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.  \n\n\n\nThis 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\, and Chatsworth Garden.  \n\n\n\nLearn how these landscape designers promoted expansive\, natural styles that opened the garden to the broader countryside\, freeing the borders and expanding the views. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Susan Hagen \n\n\n\nSusan Hagen retired as professor of medieval literature and from serving as associate provost of Birmingham-Southern College in August 2017. Since then\, she has focused her energies on her blog\, “After Eden\,” which investigates the cultural and horticultural significance of gardens. She has also published nature-centered poetry in the collection Shall We Dance? with Antrim House Books. Additionally\, as an Advanced Master Gardener\, she has been active in giving presentations on native plants\, pollinators\, and international gardens.   \n\n\n\nLocation: Hodges Room  \n\n\n\n    \n                Members: $50\n                  |\n                        Nonmembers: $55\n                  \n  \n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund.
URL:https://bbgardens.org/event/english-landscape-garden/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Study
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