Help us grow a greener tomorrow
Become a member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and help us protect, nurture, and share the wonders of this community treasure.
Fall Community Harvest!
Thursday, September 19 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Harvest time at the Gardens is the perfect opportunity to get your hands dirty and afun way to contribute to our community! Join Specialty Garden Horticulturist Katelyn Bahr in the…
Passalong Plants: Botanical Heirlooms
Friday, September 27 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Passalong plants span generations as they are shared among neighbors, friends, and family members. Director of Longleaf Botanical Gardens and Urban Regional Extension Agent Hayes Jackson will showcase an array…
Antiques at the Gardens
Thursday, October 3 – Sunday, October 6
Save the date for the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ 18th-annual Antiques at the Gardens show in fall 2024! Created by a committee of 150 dedicated volunteers, Birmingham’s premier antiques…
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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: Summer