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Sunday with Richard Keith Langham

Antiques at the Gardens Ambassador and Alabama native Richard Keith Langham has been a force in the decorating world for more than 30 years. Langham’s keen eye and ebullient talent serve well in assembling his signature rooms—those that speak to the past in a fresh way and are brimming with luscious color, pattern, and couture…

 The Art of the Home

How does design—architecture, interiors, and gardens—communicate to create memorable and liveable spaces? Our panel of experts explore the design choices that elevate a home to its greatest potential. Book signings to follow.  Our panelists and moderator include Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman, founders of interior design studio Brockschmidt & Coleman, whose work brings a focus…

Wreath-Making with Mark Thompson from Shoppe

Join the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens' Junior Board for this signature holiday event. Join us for this special wreath-making workshop at the Gardens and let florist Mark Thompson, owner of Shoppe, help you ring in the holidays. Add your own creative touches as Mark guides you and shares favorite tips. Greenery and other materials…

Celebrating Anne Spencer House & Garden

We are thrilled to welcome Shaun Spencer-Hester, the executive director and curator of the Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum in Lynchburg, VA as our distinguished guest speaker for a truly inspiring evening.

Spencer Lecture: The Gardens of Bunny Mellon

Authors of “Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon,” Thomas Lloyd and Bryan Huffman, will join us to talk about the amazing legacy that Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon left to the world of style and horticulture, including designing the White House Rose Garden, and assisting with the restoration of the Potager du Roi (King’s Kitchen Garden) at…

Spring Plant Sale: Members Only

Enjoy priority shopping at our popular Spring Plant Sale as a member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens!

Spring Plant Sale

Enjoy the Friends of BBG's 2024 Spring Plant Sale!

Earth Day at the Gardens

Join the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as we cultivate a passion for plants, gardens, and the environment at our annual Earth Day celebration. This family-friendly event will promote healthy communities, sustainable living, and human wellness through educational dialogue, informational displays, and outdoor activities.

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!

 STEM Garden Reception

Join us to learn about our statewide STEM curriculum "Cultivate" that is helping k-6 educators incorporate STEM techniques in the classroom. Please provide feedback and tour our reimagined Garden Lab. RSVP, by emailing Director of Education and Community Engagement, Rebecca Stivender. Location: Garden Lab

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!