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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.
January 14
Birmingham
Shade Solutions (2012 Garden Lectures)
June Mays, graduate of the English Gardening School
You don't have to have a lawn in places grass won't grow. Learn how to create a stunning garden with plants that thrive in shade. Enjoy images of shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers that will breathe life into your natural areas. Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Crestline Village, 35213, 10:00 AM. For information, email junemays@bellsouth.net or call June at 205-324-7476
January 21
Birmingham
Jane Austen and the British Landscape (2012 Garden Lectures)
June Mays, graduate of the English Gardening School
Enjoy beautiful images of the places where Jane Austen lived and landscapes suggested by the descriptions in her novels. If you are an Anglophile, a Jane Austen fan, or a garden lover, you will love this presentation. Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Crestline Village, 35213, 10:00 AM. For information, email junemays@bellsouth.net or call June at 205-324-7476
January 28
Jemison
Edible Landscapes
Petals from the Past Nursery
10:30 a.m.
Growing our own fruits, nuts, berries and vegetables is not only healthy and rewarding; they are a beautiful addition to our landscapes and gardens. In addition to being on staff here at Petals, Tracy Britnel has a degree in Interior Design, Merchandising and Design as well as Landscape Design. She is the owner and operator of Creative Elements Landscape and Garden Design. Come join us as we look at creating beautiful outdoor rooms while incorporating edibles we can enjoy.
205-646-0069
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February 11
Jemison
Tree Fruits in the Home Garden
Petals from the Past Nursery
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Powell will discuss variety selection, care and maintenance of tree fruits such as apples, pears, figs, oriental persimmons, peaches and nectarines.
12:00 p.m.
Lunch: You may bring your own or order a box lunch for $12.00. Reservations are required if you wish to order the box lunch. Please call the retail shop at 205-646-0069 before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, to make your reservation.
12:30 p.m.
Walking tour of Petals’ tree fruit gardens and pruning clinic.
205-646-0069
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February 25
Jemison
Antique Roses in the Garden
Petals from the Past Nursery
10:30 a.m. – 12:00
Jason will discuss variety selection, care and maintenance of antique and old garden roses.
12:00 p.m.
Lunch: You may bring your own or order a box lunch for $12.00. Reservations are required if you wish to order the box lunch. Please call the retail shop at 205-646-0069 before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, to make your reservation.
12:30 p.m.
Join Jason in the garden to learn the proper pruning techniques for all your roses.
205-646-0069
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March 24
Jemison
Citrus in the Home Garden
Petals from the Past Nursery
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Powell will discuss variety selection, care and maintenance of citrus plants such as Satsuma oranges, Meyer lemons and kumquats.
12:00 p.m.
Lunch: You may bring your own or order a box lunch for $12.00. Reservations are required if you wish to order the box lunch. Please call the retail shop at 205-646-0069 before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 23, to make your reservation.
12:30 p.m.
Pruning clinic and tour of Petals’ orangery.
205-646-0069
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April 20-21
Jemison
Antiques in the Garden
Petals from the Past Nursery
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There will be many antique dealers as well as crafts people with lots of great treasures to buy. Several food vendors will be here as well as a petting zoo. Don't miss these fun two days!
205-646-0069
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May 12
Jemison
Mother’s Day Tea
Petals from the Past Nursery
12 noon and 3 p.m.
We offer two teas on this Saturday. The lunch tea at 12:00 noon includes quiche, salad, the tea tray with scones, sandwiches, desserts and of course tea. $25.00.
3:30 p.m. Afternoon Tea – In the afternoon we offer just the tea tray for $15.00. Weather permitting, we serve on the deck at our Educational Barn. Please call the retail shop 205-646-0069, to make your reservations for the tea.
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