Lecture Combo Tickets

Interested in hearing both lectures? Lecture Combo Tickets are available thru September 17 for only $40. Click here to buy tickets or contact Shelly McCarty at 205.414.3695 or smccarty@bbgardens.org for more information.

Native Alabamian DeJuan Stroud is a well-known flower arranging luminary who inherited his love of gardening from his parents and grandmother. Born in Andalusia, Stroud now calls New York City home. Although he got his start as a stockbroker in New Orleans, and later on Wall Street, Stroud gained floral design experience in the 80s and 90s by assisting friends and charities on events like from parties to weddings. DeJuan eventually pursued his passion for plants, leaving Wall Street to open his own event design firm, DeJuan Stroud, Inc. in Tribeca.

No stranger to the spotlight, DeJuan’s talents have been showcased nationally on Martha Stewart Radio, CBS, NBC, WE, and Oxygen Network. His work has been the subject of articles published in The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Accents, Modern Bride, House Beautiful, House and Garden, Grace Ormond Wedding Style, New York Magazine, Elegant Bride and People Magazine.

New York interior designer Miles Redd originally moved to the Big Apple to study film at NYU, with a keen interest in set production. He polished his design skill working as assistant to antiques dealer John Rosselli and, later, decorator Bunny Williams. Miles is known for his blend of bold colors, contemporary style and down-to-earth arrangements. Having studied set design in NewYork and painting in Lacoste, France before opening his very own studio, Redd’s discriminating taste exudes comfort, class, contrast and creativity.

Despite his worldly travels and inspirations, Redd is a product of the South. Raised in Georgia, to this day he has family ties in Georgia and Alabama. As a speaker, Miles Redd is famous for his quick-wit and charm. His work has been showcased in a plethora of publications that include New York Magazine, Vogue, House Beautiful, Elle Décor, House & Garden, W and Country Life.