Happily Ever Becoming
• ConservationThe story of the Kaul Wildflower Garden is rooted in the ongoing dialogue between this special site and those who care for it.
Around the Gardens Blog
Around the Gardens Blog
Interning at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
With summer quickly approaching, the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is accepting applications for their internship programs. Kaul Wildflower Garden Horticulturist Keith Turney gives us some insight on what to…
Uniquely Southern
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…
Growing From Seed
Participants in the Library at the Gardens’ Seed Exchange Program Share a Love of Seed Saving and Swapping
Holiday Garden Book Guide
Looking for garden-themed inspiration this holiday season? Members of the Friends’ staff share top picks for gift giving (or your personal library) Books are available through Leaf & Petal at…
Growing Garlic
After a yearlong variety trial, the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Alabama Extension team up to promote the benefits of planting garlic in our own backyards By Mindy Keyes…
Growing a Love of Gardens: Connecting children with nature
As young people navigate the challenges of a digital world, the Gardens play an increasingly important role in connecting children and young adults with nature.
Growing a Love of Gardens: Welcoming a new generation of volunteers
As young people navigate the challenges of a digital world, the Gardens play an increasingly important role in connecting children and young adults with nature.
Spring Plant Sale: Herb Recommendations
• Plants & GardeningShopping the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ largest plant sale fundraiser of the year is a chance to discover and learn about unusual varieties of herbs and many other types of plants grown by the Friends’ volunteer growing groups. Here are some of the specialty herbs that our expert volunteer growers suggest you try.
Meet Our Lavender Lady
• Volunteer ProfilesFor nearly 30 years, volunteer Carol Payne has carefully selected and painstakingly tended specialty lavenders for the Friends’ annual Spring Plant Sale.