Art in the Gardens
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Programs & Events
31 events found.
The Mind of a Bee
We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
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!
2025 Fern Expo
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.…
Enchanted Forest
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Annual Hardy Fern Sale
The Birmingham Fern Society will hold its annual sale of hardy ferns in the growing area above the Fern Glade in Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Science Superstars
Join us for this 3-day summer camp!
Field Journaling With Friends
Join teaching artist and naturalist Melissa Shultz Jones for our early morning field journaling series. Each month, you are invited to explore a different aspect of plant life in the…
Nature’s Kitchen
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Hydrangeas for a Southern Garden
David Doggett, advanced master gardener and current president of the Alabama Hydrangea Society, will introduce you to the defining characteristics and pros/cons of the five main classes of hydrangeas we…
The Light Eaters
We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
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!
Backyard Bugs
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Creating a Moon Garden
Alabama Advanced Master Gardener Dianna Fortner invites you to the enchanting world of nighttime gardening and outlines the process for creating a moon garden from plant selection to creating and…
Best in Show: Nature’s Treasures
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Building A Bee Hotel
Bee boxes, or bee hotels, can attract pollinators to your garden and promote biodiversity. In this informative hands-on workshop, Friends’ volunteer group leader John Markus will review guidelines for constructing…
Identifying and Eradicating Invasive Plants
Chinese wisteria, English Ivy, periwinkle, nandina, and kudzu are only a few of the invasive, non-native plant species that threaten the Alabama landscape. Join Director of Land and Water Conservation…
Beneath the Surface
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Field Journaling With Friends
Join teaching artist and naturalist Melissa Shultz Jones for our early morning field journaling series. Each month, you are invited to explore a different aspect of plant life in the…
Hostas, The Shade-Loving Perennial
Chinese wisteria, English Ivy, periwinkle, nandina, and kudzu are only a few of the invasive, non-native plant species that threaten the Alabama landscape. Join Director of Land and Water Conservation…
Air Layering: Propagating Difficult-To-Root Plants
Cuttings and other forms of propagation can fail for some plants, especially azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, and other woody plants. Unlock the secret to an effective propagation method for difficult-to-root plants…
Companion Planting: Inviting Insects to Your Garden
Insects can be valuable additions to a garden, playing crucial roles in pollination, pest control, soil health, and a healthy ecosystem. Join Lee County Extension Agent Dani Carroll to learn…
The Seed Keeper
We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Tomato Tasting In The Gardens
In this fun and informational sharing session, participants are invited to swap growing tips alongside Friends’ horticulturists, Julia Adams and Katelyn Bahr, who will address a variety of tomato growing…
Field Journaling With Friends
Join teaching artist and naturalist Melissa Shultz Jones for our early morning field journaling series. Each month, you are invited to explore a different aspect of plant life in the…
The Creation Of A Stumpery Garden
In this inspiring class, members of the Birmingham Fern Society will demonstrate how they created "Living Roots," a stumpery garden within the Birmingham Botanical Gardens Fern Glade. You will hear…
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!
Garden Features From Southern Spain To Our Southern States
Small walled gardens, water features, shade structures, and ornamental tiles are all common features of Southern gardens introduced to the Southeast by Spanish explorers and colonists in the 16th century.…
Fall Plant Sale 2025: Member-Only Shopping
Enjoy first dibs on our Fall Plant Sale and pick up your annual Member Plant Gift!
Fall Plant Sale 2025
Get ready for fall planting, talk with experts, and support a great cause!
Fall Plant Sale 2025
Get ready for fall planting, talk with experts, and support a great cause!