Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Explore Birmingham Botanical Gardens—a peaceful, green oasis woven into native woodlands. We look forward to your visit!
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Nestled in native woodlands, this peaceful urban oasis is home to two dozen beautiful garden spaces, original outdoor fountains and sculptures, miles of walking paths, a horticultural library, and endless opportunities to learn and explore. A facility of the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board, Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the result of a public-private partnership between the City of Birmingh

am and the nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a mission-driven membership organization that seeks to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of the Gardens. Learn more and join the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens at bbgardens.org.

06/09/2026

A familiar flavor in toothpaste, gum, cough drops, and even ice cream, the cooling effect and scent of mint is unmistakable. But did you know that mints or plants within the genus Mentha are just a small part of the broader mint family (Lamiaceae), full of plants with culinary and medicinal characteristics? Rosemary, thyme, oregano, bee balm, and more are considered part of the mint family. Come smell, taste, and learn how to include this wide variety of plants into your life as clinical herbalist Cameron Strouss demystifies their characteristics and uses in this upcoming outdoor workshop.

The Many Medicinal Wonders of the Mint Family
June 25
9–10:30 a.m.
Members: $25 | Nonmembers: $30

Click the link in comments to register!

The Friends is excited to welcome author and biologist David Haskell to the Gardens where he will talk about the creativ...
06/05/2026

The Friends is excited to welcome author and biologist David Haskell to the Gardens where he will talk about the creative powers of flowering plants in his latest book, "How Flowers Made our World," an exquisite exploration of some of the most consequential life forms ever to have evolved. People often view flowers as simply decorative, but their value extends far beyond being ornamental. Learn how flowering plants help our world thrive as Haskell discusses magnolias, orchids, roses, and lesser-known flowers such as seagrasses. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn fascinating aspects of the natural world. Click the link in comments to register!

Wednesday, July 8
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20

📸: Photo courtesy of David Haskell

Summer is here! Escape the heat by grabbing a book and joining our library’s summer reading challenge designed for all a...
06/04/2026

Summer is here! Escape the heat by grabbing a book and joining our library’s summer reading challenge designed for all ages. Pick up a packet filled with fun reading challenges and nature-based activities in our library and complete it to be entered into monthly prize drawings. Winners will be drawn on July 1 and August 3.

Learn more about the library and its resources by clicking the link in comments!

Did you know that some trees can grow roots from their branches? Many plants like fig trees, camellias, and Japanese map...
05/29/2026

Did you know that some trees can grow roots from their branches?

Many plants like fig trees, camellias, and Japanese maples have this ability, and it's a great way to multiply your plants! Want to learn more about how this technique works? Join senior horticulturist Julia Adams for a hands-on workshop to learn how to propagate plants via air layering. This method of propagation allows you to multiply difficult-to-root plants during the summer when plants are still in an active growing phase. In this session, you will learn about the science behind air layering and practice on plants throughout the Japanese Garden.

June 12
9–11:00 a.m.
Members: $40 | Nonmembers: $45

Register through link in comments!

We are excited to announce our 2026 Rooted in Community participants! The Arc of Central Alabama • Blazer Kitchen Garden...
05/28/2026

We are excited to announce our 2026 Rooted in Community participants!

The Arc of Central Alabama • Blazer Kitchen Garden • Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama • The Flourish Alabama • Grace Klein Community • Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services • Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School • The Leaf Pantry and Urban Farm • Miles College Garden Club • Oak Tree Ministries • Rebirth Community Corporation • Root2Harvest Enterprise • The Ubuntu Circle Of Life • Urban Impact Inc. • Woodlawn Neighborhood Association

Rooted in Community is an outreach program supporting neighborhood grassroots beautification projects, sustainability initiatives, community gardens, and more. We were delighted to have all of these organizations share their ideas and passion for these community projects with one another at the inspiring kickoff luncheon today.

We look forward to seeing how each of you grow! 🌱

We are delighted to welcome three new interns for the summer: Destiny Buchanan, Emma Bueschel, and Caroline Houseman. Em...
05/19/2026

We are delighted to welcome three new interns for the summer: Destiny Buchanan, Emma Bueschel, and Caroline Houseman. Emma and Caroline will work as public gardens horticulture interns, and Destiny will serve as an informal education intern.

Each will perform various duties around the Gardens under the guidance of our horticulture and education teams while learning about public garden horticulture, conservation, and our native flora. They will develop valuable, hands-on experience toward their careers.

The Friends are grateful to have them. Please stay tuned for updates on their adventures and projects this summer!

(Left to right: Destiny Buchanan, Emma Bueschel, and Caroline Houseman)

Want to fill your garden with vibrant blooms and splashes of exotic color? Daylilies offer a wide range of colors from d...
05/13/2026

Want to fill your garden with vibrant blooms and splashes of exotic color? Daylilies offer a wide range of colors from deep purple and soft pink to apricot, cream, butter yellow, and more.

Discover the remarkable world of daylilies in this three-week course led by experienced daylily grower Rene Holliman, owner of Holliman Gardens. Drawing upon 35 years of gardening experience, Rene will share a different facet of this dynamic garden staple each week beginning with the history and anatomy of the modern daylily. In the second week, you will learn how to evaluate, select, and properly care for the daylilies in your garden. The course will finish with a discussion of soils, amendments, mulches, and fertilizers.

Daylily Gardening Master Series
Wednesday, June 3, 10, and 17
10 a.m.–noon
Members: $90 | Nonmembers: $95

PLEASE NOTE: the registration fee includes all three classes.

Start your journey toward beautiful blooms by clicking the registration link in comments!

Celebrate Go Public Gardens Days with us! This week highlights how public gardens promote conservation and appreciation ...
05/12/2026

Celebrate Go Public Gardens Days with us! This week highlights how public gardens promote conservation and appreciation of plants. We hope you will take time to enjoy this wonderful place that makes the Magic City truly special. We're also offering members-only tours led by our three horticulturists this Saturday, May 16!

Saturday, May 16
10–11 a.m. | Kaul Wildflower Garden tour with Terry Phillips
11 a.m.–noon | Bruno Vegetable Garden tour with Katelyn Bahr
Noon–1:30 p.m. | Japanese Garden tour with Julia Adams

Registration required. Learn more and register for one or more tours at bbgardens.org or by clicking the link in comments!

Membership with the Friends helps to improve and enhance this community treasure. Enjoy $10 off any new, renewal, or gift membership purchased during May. Use code MM26 at bbgardens.org/membership.

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2612 Lane Park Rd
Birmingham, AL
35223

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Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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