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Upcoming Events for Alabama
To submit your gardening event to our staff, submit it using our contact form or send an email to calendar@statebystategardening.com.
May 3 Cullman
Raising Backyard Poultry, North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho St. SW
6 – 8 p.m.
Learn how to care for poultry for egg and meat production on a small scale. $5/person reservations required.
256-737-9386
www.aces.edu/counties/Cullman/documents/HomeGrown.pdf
May 5 Birmingham
Earth Day, Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Over 40 earth-friendly exhibitors will offer family friendly activities and learning opportunities at Alabama’s first Earth Day event. The event is free of charge and open to the public.
For more information, visit www.bbgardens.org/earthday.
May 5 Arley
Smart Yards Landscape Management, 6461 CR 41, Arley
Learn time and money-saving methods to manage your yard and help the environment. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-register for this free workshop by calling 205-489-5373 or 256-737-9386. www.aces.edu/counties/Cullman/MeetingsandEvents.php
May 9 Moulton
Alabama Smart Yards, Landscape Design, Lawrence County Extension Office
9 – 11 a.m.
This workshop will teach the basics of landscape design and how to design a “Smart Yard.”
Please pre-register by calling 256-974-2464.
www.aces.edu/counties/Lawrence
May 9 Florence
Alabama Smart Yards, Landscape Design, Lauderdale County Extension Office
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
This workshop will teach the basics of landscape design and how to design a “Smart Yard.”
Please pre-register by calling 256-766-6223.
www.aces.edu/counties/Lauderdale/
May 10 Dothan
Vince Dooley: The Horticultural Journey of a Football Coach, Ricketts Hall-Smith Botanical Center
Join us for an entertaining evening with former University of Georgia athletic director and legendary football coach Vince Dooley. Mr. Dooley's program will not focus on football, but on his passion for horticulture and gardens. Begins at 7 p.m. $15 for DABG members, $20 for non-members.
www.dabg.com
334-793-3224
May 11 – 12 Cullman
Plant sale, Cullman Festhalle Farmers Market
The Cullman Iris and Daylily Society will hold a plant sale at the Cullman Festhalle Farmers Market during the Strawberry Festival.
May 11 – 12 Mobile
Gallery of Gardens, Mobile Botanical Gardens
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Explore fabulous local private gardens while getting ideas for your own. MBG Marketplace open during tour hours. Tickets $15.
251-342-0555 x3
www.mobilebotanicalgardens.org
May 11 – 12 Hoover
Hydrangea Sale, Aldridge Gardens
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday
Select from more than 40 different varieties of hydrangeas including the Snowflake hydrangea patented by the gardens founder Eddie Aldridge. Free Admission.
205-682-8019
www.aldridgegardens.com
May 12 Montgomery
Capital City Master Gardener Association 6th Annual Plant Sale, Old Alabama Town
This free annual event brings local master gardeners with plants from their gardens together with the public. CCMGA members are there to answer any questions.
Contact Jane Martin at 334-271-0636 for information.
May 12 Jemison
Mother's Day Tea, Petals from the Past Nursery
The lunch tea includes quiche, salad, the tea tray with scones, sandwiches, desserts and, of course, tea for $25.00. At 3:30 p.m. we offer just the tea tray for $15.00.
Please call 205-646-0069 for reservations.
www.petalsfromthepast.com
May 14 – June 8 Hoover
Plein Air Art Show and Sale, Aldridge Gardens
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays
Plein Air Artists will be on sight painting in the Gardens and a collection of their works will be on display in the gallery. Free Admission.
205-682-8019
www.aldridgegardens.com
May 16 Russellville
Alabama Smart Yards, Landscape Design, Franklin County Extension Office
9 – 11 a.m.
Workshop will teach the basics of landscape design and how to design a “Smart Yard.”
Please pre-register by calling 256-332-8882.
www.aces.edu/counties/Franklin/
May 19 – 20 Dothan
Spring 2012 Garden Tour, Dothan’s Garden District
Join us as we feature six gardens varying from casual to formal. Special features include outdoor living spaces, garden sheds and pots showcasing annual color, foliage and texture. Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 20, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15.
www.dabg.com
334-793-3224
May 19 Jemison
Growing Herbs in the South, Petals from the Past
Come and learn everything you ever wanted to know about herbs but did not know who to ask. Begins at 10:30 a.m.
June 2 – 3 Birmingham
Glorious Gardens
View six private gardens from across the horticultural spectrum, from sprawling ranch style estates to quaint self-maintained gardens. Learn about plants, arts, gardening and various aspects of landscape design. For ticket information, visit www.bbgardens.org/gloriousgardens.
June 4 Muscle Shoals
Alabama Smart Yards, Turf Maintenance and Weed Management, Colbert County Extension Office
This workshop will cover fertilization, mowing practices, soil testing, weed management, etc. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please pre register by calling 256-386-8571.
www.aces.edu/counties/Colbert
June 16 Jemison
Black and Blue Berry Festival, Petals from the Past Nursery
Festival and blue berry recipe contest. The deadline for submission of recipes is Tuesday, June 5, 2012. The festival takes place on June 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.petalsfromthepast.com/events.html
State-by-State Gardening assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of listed events. It is recommended that you verify the date, time and location of any event you plan to attend.
