Let the Games Begin

Garden Games: August 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Tomato Tasting Contest
• BIG BOARD GAMES in the Garden
• Water Games
• Food and Beverages

Summer Fun: August 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Fishing Rodeo (10-11 a.m.)
  There will be 3 age groups with prizes for the most fish and the largest fish. Cane poles are provided. Anglers can sign up on the 16th
• BIG BOARD GAMES in the Garden
• Water Games
• Food and Beverages

Weekday Fun for Kids, 9:30 a.m., all month (weather permitting)

• Tuesdays - Strollers and Stories
• Wednesdays - Wet and Wild
• Thursdays - Big Board Games

Artisan Beer Tasting

Choose from a dozen of the finest and most unique beers selected by The Nook, which features over 140 beers. With a variety of beer styles you may "hop" across a Dark or Pale Lager and possibly find a new favorite Brown Ale. Light snacks will be provided as well as some musical entertainment outside in The Arbor Courtyard.

This will be an evening of Pilsners, Porters, Stouts, Ales, and Lagers. Olde Towne Brewing Co. will also present their current brews. Bring your palate out for an evening of fun and adventure.

Garden Lovers’ Plant Auction 2008

The excitement is building for the Garden Lovers’ Plant Auction. The evening is a casual, fun event with wonderful food, fabulous auction items and a collection of unique, one of kind plants.

The evening will begin with a Silent Auction at 6 p.m. followed by a Live Auction at 7 p.m. We will feature approximately 40 rare plants and also about 12 non-plant items. The feature item of the evening will be an Outdoor Room, with an Iron Arbor designed by New Market Iron Works owner Earl Burkett. Back by popular demand will be a fishing excursion with Hadley Coan, a dinner for 20-25 at the Garden just perfect for a Supper Club, plus more wonderful surprises.

Donations will be accepted for what has become an annual fundraiser for the Garden. Please contact Stephanie Daniel at sdaniel881@comcast.net for donations. For invitation or reservation information, contact Wendy Tucker at wtucker@knology.net or Lauren Martinson at dougmartinson@comcast.net.

Tickets are $75 per person, to include admission, food and complimentary beverages.

Herb Fair

The Herb Fair features many items made by members of the Huntsville Herb Society, such as herb honey, lavender wands, jellies, chutneys, and catnip mice. Many baked goods will also be available for purchase. Sleepy Owl Herb Farm and other vendors will offer plants, gloves, statues, pots, books and other items.

The highlighted speaker is Joyce Harris of The Herbal Gourmet (www.theherbalgourmet.com), based in Pennsylvania. After Joyce offers a short presentation on herbal teas, each attendee will make two blends to their own taste. There will be a charge for this class and reservations are required. Contact Carolyn Johnson to make reservations: carolyn.johnson6@att.net.

Environmental Portrait Photography Workshop

Tom and Pat Cory again bring their extensive knowledge and instruction to the Garden. Beginning with classroom instruction, the workshop then travels outside to practice photographing our models, both human and scarecrow! This class will fill up fast, so call today to reserve your spot.

Holiday Workshops

Gingerbread House Workshop for Children

Children ages 5 & up are invited to join us to make their own Gingerbread House. This will be a fun and creative experience.

Workshop space is limited to 20 children. Call today and pre-pay to reserve your space. Cost is $25 members; $30 non-members. No refunds on cancellations received less than 72 hours prior to event. All supplies are provided.

Gingerbread House Workshop for Adults

Have you always wanted to make a Gingerbread House but just never took the time? Join us at the Garden for our first workshop featuring Candace Garber as facilitator. Candace has been making Gingerbread Houses for a number of years. We are very excited to have her share her many secrets.

Freshly baked gingerbread and candy will be provided. If you would like to bring your own specialty candies, we encourage you to do so. Refreshments will be served.

Reservations are limited to 25. Call today and pre-pay to reserve your space. Cost is $40 members; $50 non-members. No refunds on cancellations received less than 72 hours prior to event.

Floral Workshop with Ron & Mark from In Bloom

Back by popular demand are Ron Cooper and Mark Kimbrough, owners of In Bloom. Let the experts show you how to make your own wreath. They will share with you their secrets in making a traditional, natural or lots of glitz style wreath.

All supplies are provided. Refreshments will be served.

Reservations are limited to 20. Call today and pre-pay to reserve your space. Cost is $60 non-members, $50 members. No refunds on cancellations received less than 72 hours prior to event.