Like any hobby, bonsai begins with that spark of inspiration that ignites when you experience the art of others, and suddenly your world expands, as you see more of what could be and what you can create. At least, that is the common story between Norm Geisinger and John Walker, members of the Birmingham Bonsai Society.
Throughout the world, water pollution is a pressing environmental issue, affecting both natural ecosystems and human health. With this issue in mind, as the 2023 Rotary Club of Shades Valley…
With a love for gardens running in the family, Hanson Slaughter attributes his supportand commitment to Birmingham Botanical Gardens as inherited passion from his mother and grandmother—one that he hopes…
True lilies, plants that are found in the family Liliaceae, are one of the most recognizable groups of garden flowers. This notoriety has even spilled over to the common names…
Admired for their beauty, versatility, and popularity, roses share a special place in any gardener’s heart. By TYLER MASON Here are four important tips to keep your rose garden lush…
Nestled among the rich woodlands that stretch across Alabama are around 18 different species of trillium that blanket the forest floor in early spring, a number that fiercely rivals any other state! Although each type of trillium is similar in its small stature and skirt of three leaves, there are actually remarkable differences between these harbingers of spring from their flower color, shape, and leaf mottling.
The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ 2023 Spencer Lecture speaker, horticulturist Kelly D. Norris shares insights on his ecological work, the roots and inspiration for his passion projects, and wisdom…
The story of the Kaul Wildflower Garden is rooted in the ongoing dialogue between this special site and those who care for it.
With summer quickly approaching, the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is accepting applications for their 2023 internship programs. Kaul Wildflower Garden Horticulturist Keith Turney gives us some insight on what…
Woven into native woodlands, Birmingham Botanical Gardens showcases the potential for outdoor spaces in a region that boast of mild winters, a long growing season, and hospitality that readily spills…