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.
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Organic Gardening Methods with Captain Compost
Join William Cureton aka “Captain Compost” as he shares his practical approach for organic gardening and the variety of ways to use compost.
The Four Elements of Japanese Garden Design
Immerse yourself in the serenity of the Japanese Garden with Friends’ horticulturist Julia Adams. Delve into the four fundamental elements of Japanese Garden design (plants, rock, water, and ornament) while surrounded by the beauty of nature in this outdoor class.
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!
What About Native Bees?
Discover the fascinating world of native bees with Dana Hazen, Director of Planning, Building & Sustainability for the City of Mountain Brook. Learn about the vital role these bees play in sustaining native plant and pollinator communities in our region.
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!
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!
Beekeeping Basics
Did you know that bee behavior varies greatly across climates? For instance, the busyforaging season for bees will be much longer in the warmer South than it will be in theNorth. In this introductory class, Jeff Lisenby of the Jefferson County Beekeepers Association will discuss honeybee biology and behavior followed by an overview of beekeeping…
Winter Birding in Alabama
You've probably noticed that with the arrival of the shorter, colder days of winter, a new suite of birds has likely arrived in your yards. Current Secretary and long-time member of Alabama Audubon Greg Harber will help you learn to identify these winter visitors and discuss how you can attract them to your yards. This…
2025 Native Plant Conference
Immerse yourself in the ethics and principles of garden design as we “rethink pretty” and explore the ecology of gardening at this year’s Native Plant Conference, Ecological Landscapes. Learn from renowned landscape design experts, horticulturists, conservationists, and visionary thinkers who are shaping sustainable landscapes and offering fresh perspectives on integrating ecological principles in garden design. Meet regional change-makers who actively…
Community Seed Swap
Join the Library at the Gardens in celebrating National Seed Swap Day with a community seed swap!
The Weird and Wonderful World of Lichens
Have you ever seen a lichen and knew that it was a lichen? Not many people know what lichens are, and who would? They seem as though they are from another planet! Lichens are bizarre organisms, and no two are alike. Join Curtis Hansen, Curator of Plants at the John D. Friedman Herbarium, to learn…