Huntsville Botanical Garden
June 2023
Daylily Open House
There’s no better time to see the explosion of color in the Daylily Garden! Featuring over 800 types of daylilies, the Daylily Garden will be at its peak in early June, and we are celebrating these stunning blooms with the Daylily Open House. Volunteers from the Daylily Society will be available to greet guests, show them around the Daylily Garden, and answer questions about these brightly colored beauties. Be sure to come prepared to make a list of your favorites!…
Find out more »Propagation 201: Intermediate Propagation Techniques | In-person class
This class is FULL In this class, you will test your propagation powers with dividing perennials, practicing the art of grafts with annuals and perennials and even creating crazy combinations of plants with budding. You will be amazed at the variety of combinations you can make with the knowledge you learn from this class. Take home all of your propagated plants to show off to your friends and family, establishing you as the master of plants. Capacity is limited, so reserve…
Find out more »Butterfly Release
Guests of all ages will enjoy sharing in the magic of safely releasing live butterflies into the Purdy Butterfly House. This program begins with a brief presentation about butterflies and their habitat, followed by taking part in the safe restoration of our indoor butterfly population. Don’t forget your camera – these photo opportunities are not to be missed! Butterfly Releases take place throughout the summer, and each program lasts approximately 30 minutes. Registration is required, and space is limited, so…
Find out more »Huntsville Botanical Garden Wedding Expo
Discover everything for your wedding, all in one place, up close and in person! Chat with the area’s most talented wedding professionals as you taste delicious cakes, see beautiful flowers, find amazing decor, and discover solutions for all of your planning details. Bring your entire entourage or bring your one special someone to help you make decisions. Try samples, ask questions directly to vendors, and leave with a bag full of wedding planning swag. Cash bar and coffee bar will…
Find out more »Dog Nights at the Garden
Explore the Garden with your four-legged friends, Monday afternoons from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. this summer, May through August. $4 per dog
Find out more »Firefly Garden Hike
Join us for a special guided hike featuring the amazing fireflies that call the Garden home! These intriguing insects are most active as the sun is setting and it starts to get dark. You'll learn about their life cycle and how you can create a habitat for them in your own backyard. This program includes a presentation on fireflies, a guided walk through the Garden, and an opportunity to catch fireflies. We recommend bringing a clean, dry plastic jar with…
Find out more »Golden Hour
Illuminated by the warm glow of the setting sun, the Golden Hour invites you to unwind and enjoy the Garden’s natural beauty in a new light. On Wednesdays in May through August, we welcome you to explore our 118 acres with food, drinks, and live music, enjoying an elevated evening experience whether you are strolling along our nature trails or lounging in the grass. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, spread out with friends, and make new memories together, rain or shine! *This…
Find out more »Lawncare Maintenance | In-Person class
How to maintain green grass with class! A dense, healthy lawn enhances any landscape and adds value to your home. In this class you will learn about efficient lawn maintenance, fertilization, aeration, equipment care, and more. Learn from staff experts the secrets for growing and maintaining a healthy and sustainable lawn. Pricing: Members: $35/person Non-Members: $60/person Interested in becoming a Garden member? Click here! Register Here About Austin Eakes: Austin Eakes is a gardener at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. He…
Find out more »Member Exclusive: Early Morning Access
The Garden grounds will open early for members every Thursday in June through August, giving you an opportunity to enjoy the Garden before it opens to the public and beat the heat. No reservation is required. We hope you will join us! This is a members-only event. Not a Garden member? Click here!
Find out more »Family Campout in the Garden
New to camping? Don’t feel like traveling far to spend a relaxing evening outdoors? Join us for our Garden campout presented by Bankston Motor Homes! We will have a hot dog dinner, s’mores to roast over the fire, a story at bedtime, and a chance to experience the Garden on a guided night hike. Bring flashlights, tent, sleeping bags, pillows, and lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening outdoors with your family. For more details about the campout, please click here. SCHEDULE…
Find out more »From Garden to Vase: Growing cut flowers at home | In-person class
If you like fresh arrangements, then this class is for you! Growing your own cut flowers is rewarding and adds life to any room. In this class, you will learn excellent plants to utilize, planting techniques, and proper cutting procedures. You will leave with the confidence to start a cut flower garden at home and we will provide you with some wildflower seeds to get started. Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot today! Additional Information: This class will take place…
Find out more »July 2023
Armed Forces Appreciation Days
In appreciation of our Armed Forces and of all U.S. service members, we invite active and retired military personnel and their immediate families to enjoy complimentary admission to the Garden July 3 and 4. Please be prepared to show your military ID at the door. Complimentary admission during Armed Forces Week is brought to you by Lockheed Martin.
Find out more »August 2023
Shakespeare in the Garden: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Join Huntsville Shakespeare at the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s outdoor Amphitheatre August 11 and 19 at 7:30 pm for Shakespeare’s greatest comedy about love, fairies, and donkeys*. This 90-minute version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is family-friendly and sure to please everyone with its reminder that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” *Production does not feature real donkeys. Sorry. Tickets: $25 August 11 Tickets August 19 Tickets
Find out more »Shakespeare in the Garden: Henry V
Join Huntsville Shakespeare at the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s outdoor Amphitheatre August 12 and 18 at 7:30 pm for Shakespeare’s history play, Henry V. Made famous in film by Laurence Olivier, and Kenneth Branagh, Henry V is Shakespeare’s exploration of what it means to be a hero, a patriot, and a king. This 90-minute family-friendly version will take audiences from the castles of England to the battlefields of France and go “once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more!” Tickets:…
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