| 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
Kids in the Garden Pollinator Series
Pollinators are our All-Stars this summer! Each week, we will be focusing on a different group of amazing insects that keep our world green and growing! Join us for a special Kids in the Garden series during June and July! We will meet in the pavilion next to the fish pond at 10:00 on the following days.
Wednesday, June 10, Bumble Bees
You may sign up for this program here
Wednesday, June 17 “Honey Bees”
you may sign up for this program here.
Thursday, June 25 “Flies”
You may sign up for this program here.
Tuesday, July 7 “Wasps”
You may sign up for this program here.
Tuesday, July 14 ‘Butterflies”
You may sign up for this program here.
Tuesday, July 21 “Other Cool Insect Pollinators”
You may sign up for this program here.
Tuesday, July 28 “Introduction to The Great Southeast Pollinator Census”
You may sign up for this program here.
We will be learning to identify these insects by reading some great books together, playing fun games, and of course searching for these All-Stars in our gardens at Petals from the Past! Want to learn how to lure more pollinators into your home garden? We’ll cover that too! The fun culminates on Saturday, August 22 when we will be hosting a Great Southeast Pollinator Census event! Pack a couple of cool drinks and plan to pick blueberries while you are here! We hope you make plans to join us for one or all of these FREE mini classes!
Thursday, June 11, 2026 Herb Cooking Class – Linda Franzo
10:30 – 12:30 (approximately 2 1/2 hours) Fee: $35 Advance Registration and Payment required.
Fun in the Sun! Picnic Like an Italian!
We will make fresh Focaccia bread, a Pressed Sandwich, Tomato Basil Pasta, Peaches in Wine, Lemon Granita & Cannoli
June 13, 2026, 10:30am Blueberry Walking Tour – Dr. Arlie Powell
Dr. Arlie Powell will discuss variety selection, care and maintenance of blueberries. Taste the fruit and tour the growing fields.
You may sign up for this program here
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:00am Kids in the Garden Berry Picking Time
Kids of All Ages Welcome
Location – Pavilion Fee: $6
Instructor – Beth Roberts
Join us as we learn how blueberries are grown; then pick your own to take home.We will meet in the large pavilion. You may want to bring a bottle of water and sunscreen. Berry picking is hot work!
You may register for berry picking here.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, Annual Greenhouse Sale 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Whether you are starting a new garden or border or just adding to the one you already have this is the sale for you. All the plants in our greenhouse growing area are 50% off. Many of the plants in the retail area are also on sale including the the pottery and many of the items in the gift shop.