| . Gardening Resources for the Huntsville, Alabama area. Madison County Extension Office located at 810 Cook Ave is a good source of classes, gardening information, and info on the Master Gardener’s Organization Madison County Master Gardeners are community volunteers who support and engage in projects and activities that will enhance the quality of life for Madison County residents. The CASA Community Garden is one of the oldest community gardens, volunteer driven in the state of Alabama. The Garden is located at 4725 Bob Wallace Avenue and is a garden that is planted, maintained, harvested and distributed entirely by volunteers. All produce from the garden is delivered to our elderly and homebound clients throughout Madison County. They are always looking for volunteers. Huntsville Botanical Gardens is located at 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805. It is a wonderful 100 acres of gardens, events, classes, and special displays. Joining one of the Societies or just taking classes is a great way to learn about your particular gardening interest. Huntsville Botanical Gardens Mulch Pile is free to everyone. You will need some way to haul it and a shovel. If you have a truck or trailer, you can get it loaded with a loader. Check to see what days that can be done. You may want to check with the Huntsville Botanical gardens to see when it is open. It is located on Bob Wallace Ave between the CASA garden and the Botanical Gardens. There is a sign. Here is an interesting blog about mulch in the Huntsville, AL area. Where to buy seeds and plants? In the spring time you can purchase seeds and plants many places. If you want to purchase seeds in bulk, which is always a cheaper way, then you may want to try. C.T. Garvins Feed and Seed (on Holmes Ave.) or Lewter Hardware (on Washington St.) |