Discover & Explore: Botanical Still Life
Join teaching artist Erica Scott of Dabble, a Birmingham Arts Studio, in the Gardens’ first Discover and Explore workshop. You will learn drawing techniques using colored pencils and pastels with…
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Taming the Wild: Landscaping with Native Plants
Alabama boasts of some of the richest native flora out of all 50 states, but often, they aren’t our go-to landscaping plants. In addition to adding beauty to your garden,…
The Weird and Wonderful World of Lichens
Have you ever seen a lichen and knew that it was a lichen? Not many people know what lichens are, and who would? They seem as though they are from…
Caring for Your Gardening Tools
Winter is a great time to restore your well-loved gardening tools. Correctly caring for and maintaining your tools will increase their longevity and the health of your plants. Learn how…
Winter Birding in Alabama
You’ve probably noticed that with the arrival of the shorter, colder days of winter, a new suite of birds has likely arrived in your yards. Current Secretary and long-time member…
Growing Your Own Mushrooms
Using logs is a wonderful long-term method for mushroom production. Many types of mushrooms can be grown on logs—Shiitake, Oyster, Lion’s Mane, Comb Tooth, Reishi, Olive Oysterling, Nameko, Chestnut, and…
Linocut Basics: Wildflower Workshop
Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this workshop offers an overview of single-color linocut printing. Teaching artist Jessica Leitch of The Little Red Print Shop will…
Create Your Own Desert Terrarium
Take a break from your holiday preparations to create your own mini ecosystem in an engaging make-and-take workshop with Astrid Jerez of Vivatia Plants. You will learn how to craft…
Wreath-Making Workshop with Zachary Westall
Join us for this special wreath-making workshop at the Gardens with Zachary Westall local landscape and garden designer, to help you ring in the holidays. Add your own creative touches…
Designing a Home Together
A once-in-a-lifetime conversation between three creative visionaries as they discuss their concepts when designing a home. Join James F. Carter, Richard Keith Langham, and Ben Page for Designing a Home…