Reviewed by: Michael Seale
5 fabulous gardening classes in Huntsville + beyond to register for now
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It’s officially spring! As we all head into National Gardening Month in April, it’s time to pick up some fun new gloves and trowels to tackle your planting goals for the season.
To help you grow your gardens and skills, we’ve rounded up a handful of gardening classes in Huntsville, Madison and Decatur.
Read on for upcoming classes in order of when they’re happening and how to attend.
Gardening classes in Huntsville, Madison + Decatur
1. Indoor plant class @ God’s Gift Herb Shop in Huntsville
Loving the houseplant trend but doubting your green thumb? Meet and learn from Jaeda of Pimp’s Plant Services, who is teaching a pop-up class this Saturday!
Create a houseplant haven that’s the envy of all your friends with tips about the best care from this Passionate Indoor Master Planter. (Wondering about her biz name? There’s the acronym!)
You’ll discover common issues with indoor house plants and how to solve them—or better yet, avoid them altogether.
🪴🆘 Bonus: Have a concern about one of your plants now? Bring it along for specific advice.
- When: Saturday, March 22 | 2PM-3:30PM
- Where: God’s Gift Herb Shop, 1004 Jordan Ln NW #9, Huntsville, AL 35816
- Cost: $40 (Soil, pots, fertilizer, and more will be available for purchase if needed.)
- Register
- More Info: Facebook
2. Topiary workshops with Ken Selody @ The Cupboard in Decatur
Who did Martha Stewart call last fall when she needed a bunch of beautiful topiaries for her 100th book launch party? Ken Selody of Atlock Farm in Branchburg, N.J.
You can meet and learn from the master topiary artist yourself when he returns to Decatur on April 5 to present two, hands-on topiary workshops at the popular kitchen and gardening shop, The Cupboard.
Selody made his first visit last year after shop owner Ginger Cobl saw his call on social media for great stops for pop-ups along his Great North American Eclipse trip. This year, he’s happily returning and bringing a truck of topiary magic anyone can shop between the two classes.
🌿 Hot Tip: Cobl has secured an Alabama Growers Permit to begin selling her own plants, so be on the lookout for culinary herbs rolling out mid-April.
- When: Saturday, April 5 | 9AM + 4 PM for classes; pop-up shop between classes
- Where: The Cupboard, 115 1/2 Johnston St SE, Decatur, AL 35601
- Cost: $50 per person, pre-paid + nonrefundable
- Register: Call 256-686-4500 or stop by The Cupboard
- Bring: Good garden snips
- More Info: Facebook
3. A Moment in Time: The Art of Mindful Gardening @ The Orion
Speaking on “The Art of Mindful Gardening” at The Orion will be, clockwise from top left, fine art photographer Joe Hendrickson, Herb Lewis, Drew Stewart and Grace Dellis. (The Orion Amphitheater)
Draw inspiration from diverse perspectives about gardening and the natural world at The Orion Amphitheater’s ongoing “A Moment in Time” literary and creative arts series. Its April installation is “The Art of Mindful Gardening.”
Gain insights from:
🪺 Herb Lewis, birding trail pioneer + backyard wildlife habitat expert
✒️ Grace Dellis, established poet + editor
📷 Joe Hendrickson, fine art photographer
👩🌾 Drew Stewart, The Orion Amphitheater’s sustainability manager
- When: Tuesday, April 8 | Doors open: 5:30PM; Event: 6-8PM
- Where: The Orion Amphitheater’s Artist Dining Hall, 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
- Cost: Free
- More Info: Website | Facebook
4. Gardening 101: Beginning Gardening Series @ Huntsville Botanical Garden
Interested in gardening and want to learn the lay of the land? This three-part course at Huntsville Botanical Garden is your ticket.
Instructor Rebecca Turk will use lectures and hands-on demonstrations to teach you the basics of:
🍄 soil quality + bed preparation
🪴 plant + tool selection
💦 watering + light exposure
👏 tips + tricks for best results
🌱 Bonus: You will take home seeds to get your garden started.
- When: Thursdays, April 17, 24 + May 1, 6-7:30PM
- Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Cost: $90 for members; $160 for non-members
- Register
- More Info: Website
📆 Plant Sale! Don’t miss the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Spring Plant Sale the week before these classes begin. The preview for members is April 10 with public dates set for April 11-13.
5. Houseplant Gardening + more with Master Gardeners of North Alabama, Inc.
Master Gardeners of North Alabama, Inc. hosts over a dozen workshops and classes throughout the year, with the next up set for for May and focusing on houseplant gardening taught by Extension Master Gardener Anita Reeves.
- When: Thursday, May 15 | 10:30AM-Noon
- Where: Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL 35758
- Cost: Free
- More Info: Website
📆 Plant Sale! Mark your calendars now for the Master Gardeners of North Alabama’s Spring Plant Sale at the Alabama A&M Agribition Center, 4925 Moores Mill Rd, Huntsville, AL 3581 on Friday, April 11, 8AM-4PM + Saturday, April 12, 8AM-2PM.
Let us know if you attend any or all of these gardening classes in Huntsville + surrounding towns. We’d love to hear about your experience and what you learned!
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