With the recent completion of the stone columns for the new Pedestrian Entrance to Montgomery Botanical Gardens, the board of directors is excited that more good things are in store. The arched Montgomery Botanical Gardens sign will soon be installed over the columns that will designate the location of the gardens for visitors. Then the
As the rhyme to contrary Mary goes….” with silver bells and Cockell shells, and pretty maids all in a row.” But here in the deep south our gardens tend to overgrow where we did not intend, or fill the beds with weeds that we must remove, endure attacks from various predators/ infestations, or fizzle and
Montgomery Botanical Gardens was made possible by the generous support of individuals, groups, clubs, and other organizations. The continued development of the gardens depends on the donations and membership dues from those sources throughout the river region and beyond. The latest achievement through such generosity is the new Hosta Bed within the Japanese Maple Garden
On a very warm Saturday morning of July 12, 2025, several members of the board of directors for Montgomery Botanical Gardens participated in the Jackson Hospital Campus Beautification project. The main entrance area around the iconic JH initials was planted with begonias and mondo grass and the white rocks surrounding the initials were enhanced. Behind
“I can’t find the Montgomery Botanical Gardens”! “I don’t see a sign for the gardens on Forest Avenue!”. Those have been repeated messages from potential visitors to our beautiful gardens. It is both sad and frustrating that there has been no sign to identify the location of the botanical gardens on Forest Avenue nor on
A great way to celebrate America’s Independence Day July 4, 2025, or anytime this week is to spend time in our local botanical gardens and appreciate the freedom we enjoy in America to travel as we wish, to gather as we want and to find beauty, rest and respite in this oasis of nature. Take
Hoping for a breeze and a cloudy sky, the crowd began arriving prior to 5:30pm for MBG’s first class to be offered in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. “Painting with Plants” was scheduled in the afternoon with Urban Farmer, Caylor Roling, of EAT South as instructor, to determine if this time slot would
As a terrific group of “early birds” arrived for the Birding Class in the MBG Wisdom Wood Classroom on Saturday, June 21, 2025, they were greeted by the energetic, friendly face of Mr. Chris Joe of The Joe Farm in Newbern Alabama. Starting the class an hour earlier than usual to accommodate the likely presence
Join us in the Gardens on June 24th for Painting with Plants with Caylor Roling! download flyer here
Join us in the Gardens on June 21st at 9:00am for Birdwatching with Chris Joe. download flyer here
