You have all the right ingredients, but how do you cook them up into a recipe that results in a fabulous design for your garden? Join Molly Hendry, Garden Assessment Project Leader with the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as she explores the building blocks of captivating garden designs.
You'll learn how to use structure in conjunction with more ephemeral plantings to create a framework that highlights the passing seasons. Then you'll discover how to choreograph movement through your garden by uncovering what draws us into some spaces and invites us to linger in others. Molly will also talk about the elusive quality of light and shadow and how to deploy plants to achieve that magical touch.
Hosted by the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the webinar is part of the 2020 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Series at Birmingham Botanical Gardens and is presented in partnership with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System; the Alabama Green Industry Training Center; the Jefferson County Department of Health; Jefferson County Commission; City of Leeds, Alabama; City of Birmingham Stormwater Management; and the Storm Water Management Authority, Inc.
About Birmingham Botanical Gardens:
Since 1962, Birmingham Botanical Gardens has welcomed visitors from across the region and around the world to explore the Gardens' botanical treasures; enjoy nature; and learn about plants, gardening, and the environment. The Gardens' 67.5 acres contain more than 12,000 plants showcased in 28 gardens inspired by culture, nature, and collections. A facility of the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board, the Gardens is the result of a successful public/private partnership between the City of Birmingham and the nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a mission-driven membership organization that seeks to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of the Gardens.
You can help keep the Gardens growing during this unprecedented time by becoming a friend of the Gardens. Visit bbgardens.org/membership to explore seven membership levels (including newly enhanced member benefits). Enter discount code SPRING2020 to receive 10% off the membership level of your choice—or to give the gift of membership—through June 30.
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