

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 8th annual Spring Garden Symposium: Sustainable Living: Getting More From Your Garden
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at Longleaf Botanical Gardens for the 8th annual Spring Garden Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Master Herbalist Darryl Patton. Enjoy expert-led sessions and practical tips on creating a more productive, eco-friendly garden. Learn simple, sustainable strategies to boost yields, support local ecosystems, and make the most of your growing space—perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.

Complimentary coffee and light breakfast snacks available. Lunch is included for all registrations purchased by March 13. Payment is due at registration. Tickets available at the door. 
Registration: $50/person; AM&amp;G members receive a $10 discount at registration.

Register online at www.ExploreAMAG.org or call 256-237-6766. Vendor shopping is open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and is free and open to the public.

Symposium Agenda:
9:00 – 9:30        Doors Open - Symposium Registration/Check- in
9:00 – 3:00        Shop Local Vendors, free and open to the public!
9:30 – 10:00      Welcome	
10:00 – 10:30    The Benefits of Bats in Your Yard and Garden,  
                                   MTM Environmental, Managing Director, 
                                   Amy Gaddy
10:30 – 11:00    Compost, Alabama Extension Agent,
                                   Bronson Lubresky		
11:00 – 11:30     BREAKOUT SESSIONS and Vendor Shopping
			      Option 1: Anyone Can Use a (Mini) Chainsaw, 
                              Alabama Extension Agent, Marcus Garner
			      Option 2: LBG Sensory Garden Tour,
                              LBG Docents
11:30 – 12:30     Straight from the Garden: Plants that Heal, 
                           Keynote Speaker Darryl Patton, Master Herbalist
12:30 – 1:30        Lunch/Vendor Shopping 
1:30 – 2:00          Plants That Provide the Most Bang for Your Buck, 
                                Urban Agent and LBG Garden Liaison,
                                Hayes Jackson
2:00 – 2:30           Garden Safety, Alabama Extension Agent,
                                Marcus Garner
2:30 – 3:00            Vendor Shopping
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anniston/8th-annual-spring-garden-symposium-sustainable-living-getting-more-from-your-garden/200029491223221
- **Event Categories**: shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 158

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://7536.blackbaudhosting.com/7536/Spring-Garden-Symposium-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=anniston-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Anniston
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 920 Museum Dr, Anniston, AL, United States, Alabama 36206
- **lat**: 33.69667
- **long**: -85.81618
- **full address**: 920 Museum Dr, Anniston, AL, United States, Alabama 36206

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Anniston Museums and Gardens (https://allevents.in/org/anniston-museums-and-gardens/20971668)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 920 Museum Dr, Anniston, AL, United States, Alabama 36206
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Anniston Museums and Gardens
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** shopping
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 8th annual Spring Garden Symposium: Sustainable Living: Getting More From Your Garden ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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