This class will show you a great way to include upper body exercise and add balance assistance while walking. Saturday, February 20th, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Led by Dr. Leroy Hurt, the class is free but registration is required. Learn more.

Our walking trail was recently modified from 90% accessible, as defined by the US Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines, to 100% accessible -- thanks to funding by the Holle Family Foundation Grant along with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Learn more.

Unfortunately, we are having to cancel this annual workshop due to COVID related issues. We are very sorry about this, as we pride ourselves in being able to share the correct manner to prune trees and shrubs with others. We hope that everyone will stay healthy as we all continue to enjoy the natural beauty of the outdoors at Aldridge Gardens.

Tell us about any special experience you've had at Aldridge Gardens or how you think we could make it even better. Email our CEO, Tynette Lynch, at tlynch@aldridgegardens.com with your stories, comments, and feedback. We'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about Japanese Maples, including how to care for and prune them, from Master Gardener Mike Rushing. Get the details on this March 4th class.

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.

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.

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.

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

Our gates are open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please observe appropriate social distancing to help everyone stay healthy and well. The Gardens are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Day, and for special events.

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.

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.

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.