Annual Member Celebration & John A. Floyd Jr. Lecture

The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is pleased to welcome Jason Powell as the special guest speaker for our annual John A. Floyd Jr. Lecture. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and landscape design from Auburn University, and a master’s in horticulture from Texas A&M. He and his wife Shelley are the co-owners of Petals from the Past, a plant nursery located in Jemison, Alabama, along with Jason’s parents, Dr. Arlie and Gwen Powell.

They specialize in antique roses, heirloom shrubs, and hard-to-find cottage perennials and herbs. They also produce a handful of classical varieties of vegetables and fruit trees. Their nursery is located on 45 acres, 17 of which have been developed as demonstration gardens, fruit gardens, growing facilities, and an educational facility.

Reception: 5:30 p.m. | Light refreshments will be served.
Annual Member Meeting and Presentation: 6–7 p.m. | Linn-Henley Lecture Hall

Members: Free | Nonmembers: $15

You may also like the following events from Birmingham Botanical Gardens:

• Next Thursday, 18th December, 10:30 am, Caring for Your Gardening Tools in Mountain Brook
• Happening on, 8th January, 05:30 pm, Matcha Tea Making: From Leaf to Bowl in Mountain Brook
• Happening on, 15th January, 10:30 am, Hand-Dried Florals Mini-Wreath-Making Workshop in Mountain Brook

Also check out other Meetups in Mountain Brook.