Garden
Discover how to grow and care for plants in the home garden
Identifying and Eradicating Invasive Plants
Thursday, July 17 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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…
Hostas, The Shade-Loving Perennial
Tuesday, July 29 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Are you searching for a plant that will produce beautiful blooms in shade? Hostas are very hardy perennials beloved for their lovely shades of green and chartreuse foliage, cascading form,…
Air Layering: Propagating Difficult-To-Root Plants
Friday, August 1 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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
Tuesday, August 5 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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…
Tomato Tasting In The Gardens
Thursday, August 7 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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…
The Creation Of A Stumpery Garden
Friday, August 15 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
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…