Our annual greenery sale is scheduled for Thursday, December 1st through Saturday, December 3rd. It'll be 9 to 3 on Thursday and Friday, then 9 to noon on Saturday. Learn more about it here.

A collection of hand-selected Alabama artists will have original art work available for purchase at our annual "Gifts of Art" on December 1st. It's a great way to find truly unique gifts for your friends and family. This event will run most of the day, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. So we welcome you to come by at your convenience. Learn more about it.

All group and professional photography requests need to be pre-approved by Amanda Baker (amanda.baker@hooveralabama.gov) and scheduled at least 10 days in advance. Due to weddings and specialty 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.

Not sure what to do in your yard? Don't know when or what to prune, fertilize, or mulch? Well, Aldridge Gardens members have the opportunity to learn from our Executive Director. Rip Weaver will be leading members-only classes for fall, winter, spring, and summer. Learn more about this series.

Join floral designer, Beth White, for this greenery workshop on Tuesday, December 6th. Make your own mailbox decoration and take it home with you! Get the details and register here.

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 Amanda Baker (amanda.baker@hooveralabama.gov) and scheduled 10 days in advance. Our goal is to make sure everyone has a positive experience here at the Gardens.

Benefiting Hoover Helps, this event will be held at the Hoover Randle House on December 4th from 2 to 5 p.m. It will feature performances by local groups, tours, refreshments, and of course a visit from Santa. Get more details here.

Join us for our Snipping Sophisticated Snowflakes class with Gary Chapman on December 13th from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Education Building. Get the details and register 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.

This class will show you a great way to include upper body exercise and add balance assistance while walking. Saturday, December 17th, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Led by Dr. Leroy Hurt, this class is free. But registration is required. Get the details.

For the tenth 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. Learn more about and register for our last scheduled bird watch of 2022.

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.

We are honored to have an exhibit by members of the Alabama Plein Air Artists. Each work on display was painted on location at Aldridge Gardens between 2021-2022. Click here to see photos of some of their work. This exhibit will run through Saturday, January 7th.

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.

Thanks to the Hoover Public Library, both children and adults can now borrow a book from our new "The Little Free Library." It's located near our entrance gate. Check it out next time you're here!

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.

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.

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.

Our gates are open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless severe weather limits normal operations. The Gardens are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day, and for special events.

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.