Few trees are as beautiful as the “autumn welcoming tree,” or Japanese maple. With thousands of varieties and cultivars, including hybrids, the iconic Japanese maple tree is among the most…
Did you know that bee behavior varies greatly across climates? For instance, the busyforaging season for bees will be much longer in the warmer South than it will be in…
Passalong plants span generations as they are shared among neighbors, friends, and family members. Director of Longleaf Botanical Gardens and Urban Regional Extension Agent Hayes Jackson will showcase an array…
What grows best in a fall garden? When is too late to plant? Learn best practices forgrowing fall greens and root vegetables in central Alabama. Regional Extension AgentHolt Akers-Campbell will…
Charles Murray and Louise Billings of the Birmingham Fern Society will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various hardy ferns, spotlight their favorites, and share important lessons they have learned in the garden.
Enjoy the Friends of BBG’s Annual Spring Plant Sale!
Enjoy priority shopping at our popular Spring Plant Sale as a member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens!
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!
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!