Taste of Hoover returns October 3rd from 5 to 8 p.m. here at Aldridge Gardens! Enjoy an autumn evening of sampling delicious dishes from some of Hoover’s best restaurants and caterers. Learn more about it, see our participant list, and get tickets here.

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.

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

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 Kristen Valentine (kristen.valentine@hooveralabama.gov) and scheduled 10 days in advance. Our goal is to make sure everyone has a positive experience here at the Gardens.

The art of Laura Reichert and Kathy Prince will be on display in our gallery beginning July 8th. This will be a combined exhibit of two artists with different styles and approaches. Their show will provide a colorful and diverse look at art within our gallery. Click here to see a selection of pieces from their exhibit.

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.

For the twelfth consecutive year, Dr. Richard Ryel and his wife Patricia are leading our guided bird watches for Aldridge Gardens members. From March through November, these are generally held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8 - 10 a.m. Learn more about and register for our next bird walk here.

Aldridge Gardens is quite proud of our 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.

This class will show you a great way to include upper body exercise and add balance assistance while walking. Saturday, October 5th, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Led by Dr. Leroy Hurt, this class is free. But registration is required. Get the details and register here.

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.

An addition to the path at Aldridge Gardens, made possible through a grant from the Cawaco RC&D Council, now leads adults and children to a new imaginative play area known as Fort Aldridge. Here children can engage in unstructured free play using what they can find in nature. Click here to see photos and 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!

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.

In this video, from the spring of 2017, our late founder tells the story of how Aldridge Gardens came to be. Unfortunately, Eddie passed away in November of 2018. But his legacy will always be visible here in the beauty of Aldridge Gardens. Watch it now.

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 normally 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.