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SUMMARY:Cut Flower Arranging
DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n      –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n    } \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\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							Add to calendar						 \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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CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Garden
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SUMMARY:PlantFest Expo - Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:PlantFest Expo 2026 \nJoin us August 8–9 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) for PlantFest Expo\, the Southeast’s premier celebration of all things plants. \nDiscover rare and collector plants\, shop from unique botanical vendors\, explore plant-inspired experiences\, and connect with a thriving community of plant enthusiasts—all under one roof. \nWhether you’re a seasoned collector\, a new plant parent\, or simply looking for a fun weekend experience\, PlantFest Expo offers something for everyone. Browse specialty plant vendors\, meet growers and creators\, learn from industry experts\, and find your next favorite plant. \nVIP Ticket Holders receive early entry access for first access to rare plants and exclusive shopping opportunities before general admission opens. \nChildren ages 15 and under receive free admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult. \nEvent Details\n📅 August 8–9\, 2026\n⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n📍 Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)\n🌿 Rare Plants • Botanical Vendors • Plant Experiences • Community \nCome discover\, learn\, shop\, and celebrate the plant community at PlantFest Expo.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/plantfest-expo-birmingham/
LOCATION:BJCC Exhibition Halls
CATEGORIES:Botanical Creative Arts,Garden,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Landscape Foundations: Selecting and Siting Trees and Shrubs
DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n      –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n    } \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					 \n					\n				 | 			\n			\n							 \n\n\n\n Landscaping with trees and woody shrubs requires planning\, patience\, and an understanding of how plants grow over time\, some taking many years to reach their full beauty and impact. Join Bob Koons\, a familiar face both in the Kaul Wildflower Garden and at our plant sales\, as he discusses the selection\, environmental needs\, siting\, planting\, and maintenance of trees and shrubs.  \nParticipants are invited to bring two or three photos of their yard for small group work. This is a chance to gain inspiration and practical guidance for your own landscape and to get a sneak peak of what will be available at our Fall Plant Sale! \nInstructor: Robert (Bob) Koons\nBob Koons has been a volunteer with Birmingham Botanical Gardens for nearly 10 years. Applying his background in architecture and love for the environment\, he has helped with multiple spaces such as the Japanese Garden and Kaul Wildflower Garden\, even creating a map of the many native plant species there. Passionate about educating people on plants and landscape design\, he has been leading the Trees and Shrubs volunteer growing group for the spring and fall plant sales since 2019. \nLocation: Adventure Classroom \n\n\n          \n \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							Add to calendar						 \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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CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study
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