Lectures
"The Art of Rearraging and the Manipulation of Nature” by Ryan Gainey
Friday, October 3
10:30 A.M.
Book signing before and after lecture
$25 ticket includes admission to show
Ryan Gainey is an internationally renowned southern gardener who has been called “madly passionate, stimulating, thought-provoking, exuberant, creative, romantic, whimsical, and embracing”. In this lecture, Ryan will provide insight into the importance of placement and the versatility of natural objects in design.
Mr. Gainey is also an author. The Well-Placed Weed, Ryan’s first book, discusses his Southern roots and how they inspire his work and lifestyle. In his follow-up book, The Well-Set Table, Ryan proves switches topics to celebrate food, fête, and flowers. Ryan’s projects grace properties from East Hampton to Atlanta to Provence. An engaging speaker, Ryan lectures on topics ranging from topiary to the influence of European garden design on American garden making to garden design as it relates to the house and garden as one.
Lecture tickets are $25 each and include admission to the antiques show. Tickets are available by calling the Birmingham Botanical Gardens at (205) 414-3960 or they may be ordered on line.
"Antique Roses & Heirloom Perennials for Southern Gardens”
Complimentary Lecture by Jason Powell
Saturday, October 4
10:30 A.M.
Jason Powell is owner of Petals from the Past in Jemison, AL. He is a horticulturalist who received his master's degree in horticulture from Texas A&M University. He opened Petals from the Past in 1994 and have applies contemporary techniques in growing the finest old-garden plants along with new varieties.
