Aldridge Gardens
Hoover celebrates life of nurseryman and gardens creator Eddie Aldridge
In early December, Eddie Aldridge’s celebration of life was held at Riverchase United Methodist Church, where people from all over the city honored him and what he contributed to the community. Read more
Women in Business: Tynette Lynch - Aldridge Gardens
Tynette Lynch, CEO of Aldridge Gardens, had more than 30 years in the hospitality and tourism industry when she was asked to lead the business side of Aldridge Gardens five years ago. Read more
Photo courtesy of the Aldridge Gardens
'Celebration of Life' service to be held Thursday for Eddie Aldridge
The public is welcome to attend and pay respects for longtime Hoover resident Eddie Aldridge, who created the city's beloved Aldridge Gardens. Read more
Photo courtesy of Aldridge Gardens.
Aldridge Gardens 2018 holiday greenery sale scheduled for Dec. 1
Aldridge Gardens has set its 2018 holiday greenery sale for Dec. 1. Read more
2018 Taste of Hoover enjoys a taste of fall at Aldridge Gardens
An estimated 400 or more people showed up to sample food and beverages from Hoover restaurants, caterers and other food and beverage providers. Read more
40 vendors, plus wine and whiskey tastings, set for 2018 Taste of Hoover
Prices for the Taste of Hoover event at Aldridge Gardens continue rising, but Aldridge CEO Tynette Lynch said the bang is definitely worth the bucks. Read more
Native American customs highlighted at Oct. 7 festival
Customs of Native Americans from the Southeast will be on display at Aldridge Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 7, at the 2018 Whispers From the Past festival. Read more
Photo by Emily Featherston.
Aldridge Gardens offers dinner, auctions under the stars June 9
If auctions and an outdoor white tablecloth dinner in a public garden are your idea of a nice night, the Hydrangeas Under the Stars event at Aldridge Gardens may be for you. Read more
Photo courtesy of Tynette Lynch/Aldridge Gardens
Aldridge Gardens moves up start time for 2018 spring plant sale
The first day of the sale also will be open to the general public instead of just members only, Executive Director Rip Weaver said. Read more
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Gregory.
Hoover to give trees for Arbor Day
This March, Hoover residents will gather at Aldridge Gardens to celebrate Arbor Day. Read more
Women in Business: Tynette Lynch - Aldridge Gardens
Whether it’s hydrangeas in the spring or the changing of the leaves reflecting on the lake in the fall, Tynette Lynch, CEO of Aldridge Gardens, enjoys taking in the view each day on the job. She says it’s a balance of nature and art. Read more
Photo courtesy of Aldridge Gardens.
Aldridge Gardens to host holiday greenery sale
Pick up materials for wreaths, garlands and more just in time for Christmas at Aldridge Gardens’ annual Holiday Greenery Sale. Read more
Alyx Chandler
Native American festival offers a day of culture at Aldridge Gardens
On Sunday, Oct. 15, families spent the day at Aldridge Gardens learning about the cultural practices and traditions of the various Southeastern Native American tribes. Read more
Erica Techo
Record turnout for 2017 Taste of Hoover at Aldridge Gardens
About 400 people showed up to try food samples from 38 Hoover restaurants, caterers and other food and drink providers. Read more
Patty Bradley
Aldridge Gardens postpones 2017 Whispers from the Past festival due to rain forecast
The Native American festival is being moved to Sunday, Oct. 15. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Aldridge Gardens hosts Tunes for Tripp fundraiser for opioid awareness study
The event honors Tripp Norris, a Vestavia Hills resident who died in 2011 due to a heroin overdose. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Restaurants warm up the ovens for 2017 Taste of Hoover
Dedra Miele opened her Nothing Bundt Cakes store in the Whole Foods Market Plaza in Riverchase in January, but she still has people come in every day, saying they didn’t realize she was there. Read more
Photo courtesy of Patty Bradley.
Native American festival offers tribal dancing, flint knapping and more
The festival, which starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until 5:30 p.m., is an educational event designed to provide an accurate portrayal of the past and present lives of Native Americans in the Southeast by demonstrating traditions, art, cultural practices Read more
Photo by Frank Couch
Aldridge Gardens CEO Tynette Lynch named Alabama Tourism Executive of Year
The award comes from the Alabama Tourism Department. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Aldridge Gardens cancels 2017 Art in the Gardens event
There were not enough artists signing up for this year's juried art show, Aldridge CEO Tynette Lynch said. Read more
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Photo by Jon Anderson
Taste of Hoover 2018 (10)
Red beans and rice were one of the items offered at The Cajun Steamer table at the 2018 Taste of Hoover event at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover, Alabama, on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Photo by Jon Anderson
Taste of Hoover 2018 (11)
An estimated 400 or more people attended the 2018 Taste of Hoover event at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover, Alabama, on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Photo by Jon Anderson
Taste of Hoover 2018 (9)
An estimated 400 or more people attended the 2018 Taste of Hoover event at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover, Alabama, on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Photo by Jon Anderson
Taste of Hoover 2018 (8)
A poster shows the food and beverage providers at the 2018 Taste of Hoover event at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover, Alabama, on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Photo by Jon Anderson
Taste of Hoover 2018 (1)
Brittany Toole, at right, stops by The Cajun Steamer table at the 2018 Taste of Hoover event at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover, Alabama, on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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Photo by Jon Anderson
Taste of Hoover 2018
Dale's Southern Grill offered cupcakes at the 2018 Taste of Hoover event at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover, Alabama, on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
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