Join Amy Sides for a Nature Journaling Class Series beginning on July 16th and going through December. Learn how to observe and journal the natural wonders that are in your everyday surroundings. The class is free, meets twice a month, and materials will be provided. Registration is required for each class. Click here to learn more about it.

All group and professional photography requests need to be pre-approved by Janet Abernathy (janet.abernathy@hooveralabama.gov) and scheduled at least 10 days in advance. Due to weddings and special events taking place, certain dates and timeframes will be unavailable (especially Fridays and Saturdays). We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

The current exhibit in our art gallery features work from a collection by John Lytle Wilson. A painter and muralist known for colorful paintings of animals and robots, his art will be on display through July 11th. Click here to see a small sampling of his work and to learn more about him.

Due to the high volume of social events that have rented space at Aldridge Gardens, groups of 10 or more people will need a reservation and are subject to a rental fee. All requests need to be pre-approved by emailing us at Kristen.Valentine@hooveralabama.gov and scheduling 10 days in advance. Our goal is to make sure everyone has a positive experience here at the Gardens.

Learn how to tell the difference between Seedling, Snowflake, and Harmony Oakleaf Hydrangeas. Rip Weaver explains how to identify each in this video.

Aldridge Gardens is quite proud of our new Meyer Bonsai Terrace, as it is home to one of the finest collections of Bonsai in the southeastern United States. Click here to see additional photos and learn more about it.

Join us for a group walk, Nordic style! This is not an instructed class but will be a group activity. Walking poles will not be provided, so please bring 'em if you got 'em! This July 12th event is free but registration is required. Get the details and register here.

For the thirteenth consecutive year, Dr. Richard Ryel and his wife Patricia are leading our guided bird watches for Aldridge Gardens members. These are generally held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8 - 10 a.m. To see the dates of this year's currently scheduled bird watches and to register, click here.

Take a look at our step-by-step guidelines on best practices for planting. Learn about the process we take, from digging the hole, to root considerations, backfilling, mulching, and watering. See the diagram and read more here.

Did you know we have an apiary here at Aldridge Gardens? An apiary is a collection of honey bee hives, providing both pollination and honey production. Our apiary is named "Apiopolis." Find out how it got its name and learn more about it here.

Did you know that Aldridge Gardens is an ideal location for bird watching? In fact, we are a part of the Appalachian Highlands Alabama Birding Trail. Click here to learn more about our members-only bird walks and download our birding brochure.

Parents and Grandparents! Have you seen our STORYWALK at Aldridge Gardens? If not, make plans to come by and see it. Sponsored by Hoover Public Library, there are 18 panels and the book is changed out quarterly. Learn more about it.

Have you visited the Veterans Memorial Arbor and Pentagon Plaza at Aldridge Gardens? Our nature trail will lead you to both of these sites located at the back of our 5 acre lake. The arbor features flags from all five service branches, along with the U.S. flag, and the plaza contains bronzed busts honoring three young men from Hoover who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Learn more about it.

Download a self-guided tour map of Aldridge Gardens. It is a PDF file that you can view on a mobile device or print at home and bring with you. Click the image above to get the file.

We are always looking for ways to make Aldridge Gardens more accessible to everyone. Take a look at some of our most recent updates we've made to our walking trail to make it 100% accessible. Learn more.

Our gates are open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., unless a special event or severe weather limits operations. Admission is free. The Gardens are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

Have you heard about our new Bonsai Membership? This membership level offers monthly, hands-on bonsai educational opportunities. Learn more and see all of our membership levels here.

Now you can order Aldridge Gardens gift certificates online and have them mailed to you or someone special! It makes for an excellent present and its always the right size. Learn more about it.

Need a beautiful location for a big event, aside from Aldridge Gardens? This is just the place. In fact, the city itself began inside this house! Learn more about this historic home and event venue here in Hoover.

Follow this link to see all of the events scheduled during the current month on the City of Hoover's calendar.

Learn more about big upcoming events at the Hoover Met. Plus, get information regarding daily details like open gyms and access to the walking track.

Aldridge Gardens is proud to be part of the City of Hoover. Come experience all the beauty and hospitality that the city has to offer.

We're proud to be partners in tourism with The Alabama Department of Tourism and the Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau.

We're delighted to be part of the Alabama Garden Trail! You can explore and experience Alabama's beautiful gardens from the top of the state all the way down to the Gulf, and of course right here in Hoover! Visit the official travel site of Alabama to learn more.