Make the task of watering numerous container plants and raised beds easy and efficient in this hands-on workshop with Dani Caroll, Regional Extension Agent for homegrounds, gardens, and pests. Dani makes doing the work of gardening fun!
Before taking action against insects in your garden, learn to identify beneficial insects from pests! Join Jefferson County Regional Extension Agent Bethany O’Rear to discover common beneficial insects and effective pest management strategies.
Lawns are a beautiful element of landscaping but require considerable maintenance. Join expert Talladega County Extension Agent Jacob Turner to learn how to care for your lawn and explore sustainable turf alternatives that require less upkeep.
Bring your best-tasting homegrown tomato and participate in a blind taste test to determine the most delicious variety! Join Chilton County Alabama Cooperative Extension Agent, David Lawrence, as he shares insights and tips on tomato troubleshooting.
Join teaching artist Melissa Shultz-Jones for a workshop on phenology, the study of natural events in relation to seasonal and climatic changes. Engage in a creative approach to nature observation…
Join Alecia Martinez from Studio by the Tracks for a maker’s workshop
to create your own cyanotype prints. This photographic technique produces stunning indigo-colored images on paper, offering a unique way to capture the beauty of nature without a camera!
Immerse yourself in the serenity of the Japanese Garden with Friends’ horticulturist Julia Adams. Delve into the four fundamental elements of Japanese Garden design (plants, rock, water, and ornament) while surrounded by the beauty of nature in this outdoor class.
Learn about how Master Gardener Peggy Thompson created a certified backyard wildlife habitat at her home. Gain insights into the essential considerations for planning and nurturing a thriving ecosystem in your own backyard. Join Peggy and Friends’ horticulturist Keith Turney for an inspiring walk through the Kaul Wildflower Garden’s new “living bird feeder.”
Enjoy a glass of rosé provided by Finch Fine Wines and celebrate the Gardens’ roses by joining us for this festive fundraiser hosted by the Friends’ Junior Board. Reservations required.
Join William Cureton aka “Captain Compost” as he shares his practical approach for organic gardening and the variety of ways to use compost.