Educational Facility | |
Our newest addition is our educational facility located adjacent to the garden shop. A gambrel roofed barn provides a great setting for meetings, seminars, conferences, receptions, or other special gatherings. | |
Kitchen facilities are available and the building will seat 225 theater-style or 150 seated at tables. | |
We are centrally located three hours drive north of Mobile, three hours south of Huntsville and 45 minutes from Birmingham and Montgomery. Reservations can be made via phone or fax. The retail store is open Tuesday through Saturday 9-5 and on Sunday from 1-5. We are closed on Monday. |
There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for refunds for lunches and programs
Calendar of Events
Saturday, March 30, 2024, 10:30am, Grow Your Own Groceries – Taylor Hatchett
Taylor Hatchett is the owner of Boozer Farms.
Fresh veggies taste amazing, are packed with vitamins and nutrients, and can be grown in your own backyard.! Join us to learn the basics of
backyard vegetable production and be well on your way to enjoying a delicious bounty without even having to leave your home! Taylor will share her tips and pointers for vegetable production here in Alabama.
You may register for this program here.
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10:30a, Perennials for Every Spot in the Garden – Jason Powell
Jason will discuss his favorite southern perennials and why they are a perfect addition to your garden.
You may register for this program here.
Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, 2024
Antiques in the Garden – Friday -9:am – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday-9:00 am – 3:00pm
Save the date for our annual Antiques in the Garden Show featuring vendors with antiques, crafts, and collectibles. No need to register if you are just coming to the Antiques in the Garden.
Food vendors will also be available for your convenience.
Saturday, April 20,2024, 9am – 3pm, Homesteaders Meet and Greet
Our favorite youtubers will be here again for a Meet and Greet. Hope you will come to visit with your favorites.
If you plan to visit with the Youtubers we would like you to register so that we will have an idea of how many to expect. You may register here.
May 25, 2024, 9:00- 10:45am Growing and Using Herbs -Debbie Boutelier
There is no charge for this session.
Growing your own herbs and making your own herbal products is very rewarding on a number
of levels. Incorporating herbs into your lifestyle is easy, cost effective and environmentally
friendly. The participant will learn how to grow a healthy and productive herb garden. You will
be introduced to a number of herbs – some very common herbs and some that may be new to
you. We will also explore the hidden benefits of using herbs in a variety of methods
incorporating them into our everyday lives.
You may register for the morning session here.
Herbal Immersion Experience 11:00 – 4:30 Instructors Debbie Boutelier, Linda Franzo & Betsy Smith Fee $90.00
Culinary Demo & an Exquisite Herbal Picnic Lunch – Linda Franzo – 11:00am – 1:00pm
Take a stroll through Linda’s garden & enjoy an Herbal Garden Picnic. Learn how to grow,
harvest and use selected herbs for life. Recipes and lunch included.
Yoga Stretches – Betsy Smith – 1:00pm – 1:15 pm
Learn and participate in doing several yoga postures to increase flexibility and keep
healthy as we work in our gardens surrounded by our fragrant herbs.
Herbal Spa Items – Betsy Smith – 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Sit back and enjoy a wonderful spa experience as Betsy teaches how to care for our hands.
When finished, your hands will feel soft and silky. Easy to make formulas included in your
Herb Day booklet.
Herbal Tonics for Health – Debbie Boutelier – 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Traditionally, herbal tonics have been used for over 4000 years to support health, wellness
and an overall sense of vitality. In addition, herbal tonics can address specific health
concerns and target certain body systems with a wide array of herbs. Join us as we begin
an exploration of herbal tonics that can promote a healthier life. Several healthful and
seasonal herbal tonic formulas will be included in your Herb Day booklet.
Thirst Quenching Summer Herbal Beverages – Debbie Boutelier – 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Summers in Alabama are hot! Your herb garden is at its peak and now is the best time to
use all of this goodness and bounty. During the heat of summer, we want to partake in
thirst-quenching, heat-busting, flavorful beverages. Join us as we learn to make several
thirst quenching herbal beverages To finish off your herbal immersion experience will be a
couple of tastings of summer beverages. Recipes will be included in you Herb Day booklet.
You may register for the afternoon session here.
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm,Blackberry Walking Tour
Dr. Arlie Powell
Dr. Powell will discuss variety selection, care and maintenance of
blackberries. Taste the fruit and tour the growing fields. You man register for the walking tour here.
Food Truck – Taqueria Y Antiojitos LaMichoacana
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Cooking Demo and Tasting– Linda Franzo:
Bursting with Blackberries! $20.
Join Linda to toast with a Blackberry Shrub Mocktail! Enjoy sweet & savory tastings with recipes included. Learn he secrets to a perfect
Summer Black & Blue salad, appetizers like, Blackberry Onion Jam over Brie puff pastry, a Blackberry Pepper Jelly to spice up cheese or BBQ Chicken Wings. Taste a Blackberry Honey Thyme Syrup for a tickled throat. For a beautiful berry finish – a mini–Blackberry Lemon Verbena
Panna Cotta. It will be “Berry” Good to see you as we celebrate the Blackberry harvest season.
Advanced registration and payment required.
You may register for the cooking demo here.
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 7:00am-2:00pm
Greenhouse Sale
Join us for our annual greenhouse sale. All plants in the growing area will be 50% off. Come early to get the best selection.
Saturday, June 29, 2024, 10:30am-12:00
Blueberry Walking Tour- Dr. Arlie Powell
Dr. Powell’s program will start in the Educational Barn.
Dr. Powell will discuss variety selection, care and maintenance of blueberries. Taste the fruit and tour the growing fields.
You may register or the walking tour here.
Kids in the Garden –10:30AM, It’s Berry Picking Time – Instructor Beth Roberts
Fee: $6.00
Beth’s program will start in the Pavilion
Beth will walk the children through the blueberry planting and they will pick a pint of blueberries to take home.
You may register for this program here.