We're Celebrating Ten Years!

Ten Years Ago...

Kay and Eddie get ready to cut the cake on opening day in June 2002.

In June 2002, Aldridge Gardens opened its gates to the public. Kay and Eddie Aldridge’s dream of a public garden on their 30-acre estate became a reality. Come out and experience Aldridge Gardens today. This woodland garden showcases hydrangeas, including the Snowflake Hydrangea patented by Eddie Aldridge. Enjoy a half-mile walk around the five-acre lake, have a picnic or attend the many events hosted throughout the year, including plant sales, art shows, seminars and many other events. You will also want to visit the Kay and Eddie Aldridge Art and Historial Museum and enjoy the works of area artists, including the largest public collection of Frank Fleming bronze sculptures. Facilities may be rented for weddings, parties and meetings as well. Aldridge Gardens is located on the corner of Lorna Road and Rocky Ridge Ranch Road in Hoover.

Ten-Year Celebration Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
AT&T
Brookwood Hospital
Protective Life Corporation

Event Sponsor:
Energen Corporation


In The Gallery

May 16 - June 29

Free Admission

Visit the Aldridge Gardens Gallery from now through June to see more than 70 works of art from the participating plein air artists during this year's Plein Air Art Show & Sale.

Sponsored by: AT&T, Brookwood Hospital, Protective Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield

"Hydrangeas Under the Stars" Committee Releases Plans for 2012 Event

In celebration of the tenth anniversary of Aldridge Gardens, the Hydrangeas Under the Stars Committee chaired by Paulette Pearson has revealed some exciting plans for this year's event. Hydrangeas Under the Stars will be held in the Michael Jordan Room of Regions Park on Saturday, June 16, with cocktail hour beginning at 6:00 p.m. and dinner beginning at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy music, food and a live auction. Tickets are $150 per person and tables for 8 are available for $1,000 each.


Garden Weddings

Aldridge Gardens is one of the most beautiful, tranquil and authentic wedding venues in the area. Let our staff show you how to make your wedding day the day you've been dreaming of. Visit the Kay and Eddie Aldridge Art and Historical Museum, the pavillion and many wedding locations within the Gardens including the new wedding arbor.



What's In Bloom


Free Admission
Open 7 days a week, 8am-7pm mid-March through April; 8am-8pm May through September; 8am-5pm October to mid-March.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.