Considered one of the most talented names in design, Bunny Williams is an accomplished businesswoman, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. A lover of dogs, gardens, and china, Bunny’s knowledge and expertise are on par with her enjoyment of life. She launched her eponymous firm following a 22-year apprenticeship with the esteemed Parish-Hadley Associates. Her business, Bunny…
Award-winning architect Gil Schafer is one of the country’s leading practitioners of contemporary classical architecture and one of the most sought-after residential architects working today. He is a member of Architectural Digest’s AD100, a winner of VERANDA’s “Art of Design Award,” a recipient of the Arthur Ross Award for Architecture, and the subject of the recent…
Antiques at the Gardens 2024 is delighted to welcome celebrated antiques dealers from across the nation.
Join us for The Future of Traditional Design. VERANDA Editor-in-Chief, Steele Marcoux will moderate a lively, interactive panel with interior designers and design experts Elizabeth Lawrence, Rudy Saunders, and Elizabeth Pyne Singer. Book signing to follow. Sponsored by Cobbs Allen and PURE Insurance.
Interior design tastemakers Barry Dixon, Mary McDonald, and Michelle Nussbaumer discuss “Influence and Inspiration” in a panel moderated by Margot Shaw, editor-in-chief of FLOWER Magazine. Book signing to follow. Sponsored by FLOWER.
Calvert Crary is the Executive Director of FlowerSchool New York and FlowerSchool Los Angeles. After over a decade as a professional photographer, shooting mostly lifestyles and fashion, Calvert made the transition to floral entrepreneur in 2006. Having opened and successfully run three flower businesses in New York City simultaneously, he knows not only his way around…
Antiques at the Gardens 2024 is delighted to welcome celebrated antiques dealers from across the nation.
A once-in-a-lifetime conversation between three creative visionaries as they discuss their concepts when designing a home. Join James F. Carter, Richard Keith Langham, and Ben Page for Designing a Home Together, moderated by Executive Director and CEO of Design Leadership Network, Micheal Diaz Griffith. Sponsored by Paige Albright Orientals and Southern Home Magazine
Please join us to celebrate the new Stumpery Garden in the Fern Glade—a collection of tree trunks and stumps arranged in such a way as to compliment vast plantings of ferns and mosses, accented by companion plants. Explore this rare specialty garden and meet Fern Society members.
Join us for this special wreath-making workshop at the Gardens with Zachary Westall local landscape and garden designer, to help you ring in the holidays. Add your own creative touches as Zachary guides you and shares favorite tips. Greenery and other materials will be provided. Limited tickets available! Preregistration required. This signature holiday event is…
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…
The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is pleased to welcome Mike Gibson as the special guest speaker for our annual John A. Floyd Jr. Lecture. Mike is a renowned self-taught property artist, topiarist, and entrepreneur whose work has been featured in botanical gardens and museums across the nation. From a young age, Mike learned from…
The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is excited to welcome leading interiors stylist Mieke ten Have as the special guest speaker for our annual Spencer Lecture. Mieke will share her expertise for creating a compelling and vibrant living space, often using seasonal botanicals and floral artistry in unique ways to accent the natural hues and individual qualities…
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…
Enjoy a delicious farm fresh dinner at Birmingham Botanical Gardens as part of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ signature Native Plant Conference.
Enjoy priority shopping at our popular Spring Plant Sale as a member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens!
Enjoy the Friends of BBG's Annual Spring Plant Sale!
Celebrate Earth Day at the Gardens by joining Specialty Garden Horticulturist Katelyn Bahr and fellow community members for the annual planting of the Bruno Vegetable Garden! We will prepare garden beds, plant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and okra, and mulch with leaf litter. Location: Bruno Vegetable Garden
Join the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as we cultivate a passion for plants, gardens, and the environment at our annual Earth Day celebration.
A vinyasa-style yoga class based on the tradition of combining sequencing of movements with breath.
Enjoy a glass of rosé provided by Finch Fine Wines and celebrate the Gardens’ roses by joining us for this festive fundraiser hosted by the Friends' Junior Board. Reservations required.
We are excited to shine a spotlight on the impact and benefits of membership by hosting May Membership Month! Enjoy special perks for new, renewing, and current members throughout the month, including this FREE member-exclusive Japanese Garden tour with horticulturist Julia Adams. Registration required. Limited to two tickets per member.
We are excited to shine a spotlight on the impact and benefits of membership by hosting May Membership Month! Enjoy special perks for new, renewing, and current members throughout the month, including this FREE member-exclusive Bruno Vegetable Garden tour with horticulturist Katelyn Bahr. Registration required. Limited to two tickets per member.
We are excited to shine a spotlight on the impact and benefits of membership by hosting May Membership Month! Enjoy special perks for new, renewing, and current members throughout the month, including a FREE member-exclusive tour of the Kaul Wildflower Garden with horticulturist Keith Turney. Registration required. Limited to two tickets per member.
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!
The Birmingham Fern Society is excited to announce the return of our Fern Expo. Join us for a day full of fascinating ferns, expert insights, and garden inspiration. 10 a.m. | Guest Lecture: Richie Steffen | Lecture Hall Join Richie Steffen, Executive Director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, for "Victorian Ideas for…
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!
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!
Enjoy first dibs on our Fall Plant Sale and pick up your annual Member Plant Gift!
Get ready for fall planting, talk with experts, and support a great cause!
Get ready for fall planting, talk with experts, and support a great cause!