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  • Creating a Rock Garden

    #image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Also known as alpine gardens or rockeries, rock gardens provide numerous benefits for both the homeowner and the environment. In this class you will learn different ways of using stone to construct habitats and create solutions for challenging spaces in your garden. Come along withContinue Reading ...

  • The Peace of Wild Things

    We invite you to join us for upcoming “Thyme to Read” book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

  • Caring for Your Gardening Tools

    #image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Winter is a great time to restore your well-loved gardening tools. Correctly caring for and maintaining your tools will increase their longevity and improve the health of your plants. In this hands-on workshop, Katelyn Bahr, horticulturist for our specialty gardens, will demonstrate how to properlyContinue Reading ...

  • Matcha Tea Making: From Leaf to Bowl

    #image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Explore the world of matcha—from how it’s grown and processed to the graceful rituals of the Japanese tea ceremony and its history in our city. Josh Haynes, chef at Alloy Thai, will demonstrate traditional techniques for preparing matcha alongside Ritsuko Asano, who has been teachingContinue Reading ...

  • Dried Floral Wreath-Making Workshop

    #image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Dried flowers are enjoying a renaissance in design and crafts. Immune to winter’s chill and the fading of the growing season, they bring warmth, texture, and a touch of wild beauty to your home. Join Tanis Clifton from Happy Trails Flower Farm as she discusses herContinue Reading ...

  • Hydrangea Winter Pruning & Propagation

    #image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Panicle and smooth hydrangeas are the two hydrangea species that bloom on new wood and benefit from annual late winter pruning. The pruning methods for these species differ, each tailored to achieve optimal plant form and maximum blooms. Advanced Master Gardener David Doggett returns toContinue Reading ...

  • Rules for Visiting: A Novel

    We invite you to join us for upcoming “Thyme to Read” book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

  • Basics of Backyard Composting

    #image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, healthy compost for your garden. Alabama Urban Extension Agent Bronson Lubresky will cover composting basics, troubleshooting tips, and practical techniques to create nutrient-packed soil right in your backyard. Perfect for gardeners looking to reduceContinue Reading ...

  • Planting for Our Future: A Homeowner’s Guide to Ecological Gardening

    #image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Learn how native plants can transform your yard into a thriving habitat that supports pollinators, birds, and the larger food web. Join Sarah Wolak, co-owner of Nemophily Natives in Auburn, as she shares the ecological benefits of planting natives and offers practical tips for incorporatingContinue Reading ...

  • Growing an Affordable Garden

    #image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Gardening supplies and materials can often be a steep investment. In this class you will learn how to grow a beautiful, thriving vegetable garden without breaking the bank! Alabama Cooperative Extension Agent Bethany O’Rear will introduce simple money-saving methods along with her tried-and-true tips forContinue Reading ...

  • The Foundations of Japanese Garden Design

    #image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Join Friends’ horticulturist Julia Adams for a guided stroll through the Japanese Garden and discover the design principles that have shaped these timeless landscapes for centuries. You will learn how elements like water, stone, and plants work together to create harmony in the landscape. INSTRUCTOR:Continue Reading ...

  • Red Mountain Community School Open House & Sampling

    Join us Tuesday, March 3, or April 14, 2026, at 8:45 am for a Sampling of Red Mountain Community School, 500 40th Street South, Avondale. This is an offering for families to join us for a tour and get a short introduction to our distinctives. Please let us know through email if you would likeContinue Reading ...

  • Birding to Change the World

    We invite you to join us for upcoming “Thyme to Read” book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

  • Playtime at the Gardens

    #image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Join us in the Garden Lab where your little ones will experience a unique blend of guided activities, nature immersive play, and connection in our sensory garden. For children ages 2-5 years old accompanied by an adult. Location: Outdoor Classroom Become a member Register Cancellation &Continue Reading ...

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