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.
“Sometimes I feel as if I just need to sit at the Gardens. It’s so peaceful. I love it here.”
Kimberlee Fields (at right)
Member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens with fellow member and good friend Ruby Felton
“From the start, I was literally led into this special world. It has given me a lifelong love of learning and continues to be a place I go as a treat. It’s invigorating. It’s relaxing. It’s soothing. It’s nature.”
Fran Lawlor
Member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and volunteer with the Friends’ Herbs Growing Group
“Growing up in Alabama surrounded by elders that knew and worked with native plants, I view this internship as an opportunity for gaining lost wisdom in a sense.”
Mandrell McCray (at right)
2022 Shades Valley Rotary Club Intern and member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens with fellow member and intern Truman Douglass
“It’s an ageless thing, from the stroller to forever, that people go to the Gardens. It’s an honor to have it in our city.”
Margi Ingram
Current member, former board member, and longtime donor
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
