Also known as alpine gardens or rockeries, rock gardens provide numerous benefits for both the homeowner and the environment. In this class you will learn different ways of using stone to construct habitats and create solutions for challenging spaces in your garden. Come along with environmental educator and habitat gardener Michelle Reynolds as she takes…
We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Join us for Red Mountain Garden Club's Annual Greenery Sale! Choose from a wide selection of unique wreaths, garlands, and mailbox arrangements for the holiday season. Place your orders at thegreenerysale.com. Pick up for the sale will be Wednesday, December 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Join us for this special wreath-making workshop at the Gardens with floral artist Sybil Sylvester, owner of Wildflower Designs. Add your own creative touches as Sybil guides you and shares favorite tips. Greenery and other materials will be provided, and participants get to take their holiday wreath home with them. Proceeds benefit our summer internship…
Winter is a great time to restore your well-loved gardening tools. Correctly caring for and maintaining your tools will increase their longevity and improve the health of your plants. In this hands-on workshop, Katelyn Bahr, horticulturist for our specialty gardens, will demonstrate how to properly clean, sharpen, and store hand tools. She’ll also introduce you…
We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Explore the world of matcha—from how it’s grown and processed to the graceful rituals of the Japanese tea ceremony and its history in our city. Josh Haynes, chef at Alloy Thai, will demonstrate traditional techniques for preparing matcha alongside Ritsuko Asano, who has been teaching Urasenke tea for over 20 years. Participants will enjoy a…
Dried flowers are enjoying a renaissance in design and crafts. Immune to winter’s chill and the fading of the growing season, they bring warmth, texture, and a touch of wild beauty to your home. Join Tanis Clifton from Happy Trails Flower Farm as she discusses her process for drying botanicals and demonstrates how to use dried…
Panicle and smooth hydrangeas are the two hydrangea species that bloom on new wood and benefit from annual late winter pruning. The pruning methods for these species differ, each tailored to achieve optimal plant form and maximum blooms. Advanced Master Gardener David Doggett returns to the Gardens to lead a hands-on workshop that will demonstrate…
The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is pleased to welcome Jason Powell as the special guest speaker for our annual John A. Floyd Jr. Lecture. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and landscape design from Auburn University, and a master’s in horticulture from Texas A&M. He and his wife Shelley are the co-owners of…
Join the Library at the Gardens in celebrating National Seed Swap Day with a community seed swap!
We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, healthy compost for your garden. Alabama Urban Extension Agent Bronson Lubresky will cover composting basics, troubleshooting tips, and practical techniques to create nutrient-packed soil right in your backyard. Perfect for gardeners looking to reduce waste and boost garden health naturally. INSTRUCTOR: Bronson Lubresky Bronson…