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.
Building A Bee Hotel
Tuesday, July 15 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bee boxes, or bee hotels, can attract pollinators to your garden and promote biodiversity. In this informative hands-on workshop, Friends’ volunteer group leader John Markus will review guidelines for constructing…
Identifying and Eradicating Invasive Plants
Thursday, July 17 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Chinese wisteria, English Ivy, periwinkle, nandina, and kudzu are only a few of the invasive, non-native plant species that threaten the Alabama landscape. Join Director of Land and Water Conservation…
Hostas, The Shade-Loving Perennial
Tuesday, July 29 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Are you searching for a plant that will produce beautiful blooms in shade? Hostas are very hardy perennials beloved for their lovely shades of green and chartreuse foliage, cascading form,…
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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?
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Alabama’s native coneflower features a wonderfully long bloom time, which extends through warm summer months. Their seed heads are a favorite of goldfinches!
Where to find it: Southern Living Garden
Peak Times: Early summer through fall