Adult Education

@ Join us for an exciting, hands-on experience where you’ll learn a variety of plant propagation methods, including cuttings, layering, separation, and division. In this engaging workshop, you’ll get the chance to practice what you learn by taking home your very own propagated cuttings. Plus, create a decorative propagation station to display your new plants […]

@ Join instructor, Colby Creel, in this hands-on terrarium class, an immersive experience where art and science come together. The class will go into the basics of terrarium building and will expand on the various types of terrariums you can build at home! In the class, we’ll go into the different types of plants, soils, […]

@ This class is currently full! To join the waitlist – email education@hsvbg.org. Learn how to boost your home’s curb appeal using sustainable, low-maintenance landscaping techniques. This class will cover plant selection, design principles, and eco-friendly practices to create a welcoming and attractive front yard that enhances your property’s value while benefiting the environment. Capacity […]

@ Compost returns valuable nutrients to the soil and your plants will soak it right up with the sun and rain. Discover how easy it is to create and maintain compost bins in your own backyard. Learn the process to create that “black gold” compost generated from your vegetable and yard scraps to feed your […]

@ Homeowners have many choices of plants for their residential landscape. Sometimes, good choices in selecting plants benefit the property owner, pollinators, and wildlife. This short course, led by Mike Shelton, will increase homeowners’ knowledge of native plants and their use around the home. Participants will gain insight into finding a balance using ornamental and […]

@ Did you know plants have history too? In this dynamic lecture course, we will delve into a variety of native species found right here in Alabama, and how they’ve been utilized throughout history for medicinal, nutritional, and cultural purposes. This course will take us on a journey through the historical significance of these plants, […]

@ A Forest Therapy Walk is a guided walk with a certified Forest Therapy guide that helps you connect your senses to nature to improve your physical and mental health. Forest Therapy is a mindful practice of immersing yourself in nature and focusing on your senses in order to quiet the mind, become present, and […]

Learn the status of the Singing River Trail, a 200+ greenway system across eight North Alabama counties which contributes to quality of life, recreational tourism and economic development. Downtown Huntsville Public Library Auditorium   FREE TO ATTEND

@ About the Series Interested in Gardening but don’t know where to start? Have you tried a few times with no success? This series is for you! Instructor Rebecca Turk will cover all of the basics including light exposure, bed preparation, plant selection, soil quality, watering, tool selection, and tips/tricks to yield better results. This […]

@ About the Series Interested in Gardening but don’t know where to start? Have you tried a few times with no success? This series is for you! Instructor Rebecca Turk will cover all of the basics including light exposure, bed preparation, plant selection, soil quality, watering, tool selection, and tips/tricks to yield better results. This […]

@ Let’s explore the relationships between trees and the native plants and animals in your backyard. This class will teach homeowners how to utilize their existing trees to promote biodiversity and provide tips on maintaining a healthy backyard environment. By taking this course, you can expect to learn tips on planting, maintaining, and promoting healthy […]

@ About the Series Interested in Gardening but don’t know where to start? Have you tried a few times with no success? This series is for you! Instructor Rebecca Turk will cover all of the basics including light exposure, bed preparation, plant selection, soil quality, watering, tool selection, and tips/tricks to yield better results. This […]

@ About this Class Learn how to approach designing your home landscape: this class will give an overview of the process of residential landscape design and demonstrate some different tools to use to create a landscape plan for your home, including overlays to identify how you use (or will use) the space you have, consider […]