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Become a member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and help us protect, nurture, and share the wonders of this community treasure.
Tanabata Festival
Japanese Garden
Saturday, July 2 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for Tanabata, a Japanese festival celebrating the alignment of two stars normally separated by the Milky Way. As part of the two-day event, which is hosted in partnership…
Mindful Walk & Yoga
Japanese Garden
Tuesday, July 5 | 8:30 am – 9:45 pm
A 75-minute class that includes mindful walking, group interactions, and a 45-minute yoga practice.
Storytime at the Gardens
Southern Living Garden
Friday, July 8 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Visit Us
Free Admission • Free Parking
Spring/Summer Garden Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Garden Center Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
What’s in Bloom?
‘Endless Summer’ hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Endless Summer’)
This shrub brightens shady corners and is true to its name, blooming throughout summer into fall. Depending on your soil pH, the mophead flowers will be hues of blue, purple, or pink.
Where to find it: Formal Lawn
Peak Times: Early summer through fall