Annual Member Celebration & John A. Floyd Jr. Lecture
Schedule
Thu Jan 29 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35223 | Mountain Brook, AL
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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
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2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35223, 2612 Lane Park Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223-1802, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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