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SUMMARY:Staghorn Fern Mounting Basics
DESCRIPTION:| 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nFavored by indoor and outdoor gardeners alike\, the staghorn fern gets its name from the unique shape of the fronds which look like an antler or a stag’s horns. In this hands-on workshop\, Terry Phillips\, horticulturist of the Kaul Wildflower Garden\, will walk you through the process of creating a mount for this distinctive fern that mimics its natural tree-dwelling habitat. You will learn simple mounting techniques and essential care tips for light\, watering\, and maintenance. Participants will take home a striking price of living art—no experience needed. $30 supply fee included. \nLocation: Conference Room/Outdoor Classroom \n\n\n          \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n	\n	\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						\n						\n	\n\n					\n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
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SUMMARY:Cut Flower Arranging
DESCRIPTION:| 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nJoin us for a hands-on cut flower workshop. Allison Creel of Blue Rooster Farms will bring her best seasonal blooms. You’ll learn how to harvest\, condition\, and arrange flowers straight from their field.  She will also explain the farm’s transition from summer blooms to fall blooms and then discuss what they do to prep for cool season flowers. All materials are provided\, and you’ll leave with your own beautiful arrangement. This workshop is for all levels. Please bring your own snips. $35 supply fee included. \nInstructor: Allison Creel\nAllison\, along with her husband Kirk\, own Blue Rooster Farms\, a flower farm located in Shelby County—just down the road from Birmingham. They grow for designers\, special events\, weekly subscriptions and seasonal U-Pick workshops and experiences. There are 30 to 40 different varieties of flowers cultivated each year which means at any given time they have over 10\,000 plants in the ground. What is grown is planned at least a year in advance so there is enough time to order the seeds and prep the soil properly. All their flowers are nurtured with sustainable practices\, without the use of synthetic chemicals and always with their customers in mind. They are growing joy\, one flower at a time. \nLocation: Conference Room \n\n\n          \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n	\n	\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						\n						\n	\n\n					\n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/cut-flower-arranging/
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Garden
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SUMMARY:Design & Create: Concrete Planters
DESCRIPTION:| 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nLearn the fundamentals of working with concrete as you design and cast your own custom planters from start to finish. Artist and Vivatia Plant Care Services owner Astrid Jerez will guide you through the process of creating your own planters while learning foundational techniques in concrete\, design\, and plant styling. Each participant will take home 3–4 unique planters—no experience needed. \nInstructor: Astrid Jerez \nAstrid Jerez is a botanical and mixed media artist whose work explores the connection between art and living plants. Through her creative practice\, she transforms natural elements into expressive pieces that invite people to bring more greenery and intention into their everyday spaces.  \nShe is the founder of Vivatia Plant Care Services\, an interiorscaping business based in Birmingham\, where she designs and installs indoor and outdoor plant environments for homes and businesses—bringing life\, texture\, and balance into every corner. Astrid’s workshops blend creativity with hands-on learning\, making art both approachable and functional. Her teaching style is warm\, encouraging\, and rooted in the belief that anyone can create something beautiful with their hands—especially when inspired by nature. \nLocation: Exploration Classroom/Outdoor Classroom \n\n\n          \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n						\n	\n	\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						\n						\n	\n\n					\n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
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SUMMARY:Design & Create: Concrete Planters
DESCRIPTION:| 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\nLearn the fundamentals of working with concrete as you design and cast your own custom planters from start to finish. Artist and Vivatia Plant Care Services owner Astrid Jerez will guide you through the process of creating your own planters while learning foundational techniques in concrete\, design\, and plant styling. Each participant will take home 3–4 unique planters—no experience needed. \nInstructor: Astrid Jerez \nAstrid Jerez is a botanical and mixed media artist whose work explores the connection between art and living plants. Through her creative practice\, she transforms natural elements into expressive pieces that invite people to bring more greenery and intention into their everyday spaces.  \nShe is the founder of Vivatia Plant Care Services\, an interiorscaping business based in Birmingham\, where she designs and installs indoor and outdoor plant environments for homes and businesses—bringing life\, texture\, and balance into every corner. Astrid’s workshops blend creativity with hands-on learning\, making art both approachable and functional. Her teaching style is warm\, encouraging\, and rooted in the belief that anyone can create something beautiful with their hands—especially when inspired by nature. \nLocation: Exploration Classroom/Outdoor Classroom \n\n\n          \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nBecome a Member\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n						\n	\n	\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						\n						\n	\n\n					\n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
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