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
Bee on Daisy If you have not visited the Montgomery Botanical Gardens and observed the three Green Bridges Pollinator Gardens, here is another reason to do so. The National Herb Society has designated the week of June 16 through 22, 2025, as National Pollinator Week to highlight the importance of those tiny but powerful creatures
Just recently on a Monday morning Diane Vanella, our gardens Horticulturist, was checking things out in the new Japanese Maple Garden, when horror struck her eyes!! The maple in front of her had the bark peeled off and all around the young tree were pieces of bark on the ground. What could have done this
On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Montgomery Botanical Gardens welcomed Dr. Carolyn Robinson, professor of Horticulture and her students in “Public Garden Administration” to the gardens. Cathy Maddox, President of the MBG Board of Directors, presented the history of MBG and guided the group through the gardens. She shared many experiences of the board in
National Public Gardens week is an annual observance that begins the Friday before Mother’s Day, and takes place from May 9-18 this year. It is a week to promote the public’s awareness about botanical gardens, arboreta, historic gardens or any of North America’s public gardens. This week of observance was established in 2009 by the
The Montgomery Botanical Gardens sincerely appreciates their dedicated garden volunteers and created a lovely way to demonstrate that during Volunteer Recognition Week with a special Garden Party on April 23, 2025. The Wisdom Wood Outdoor Classroom at MBG was prepared for the honored guests to their Garden Party with gorgeous arrangements of white lilies, colorful
Come join your friends and neighbors to learn about our beautiful botanical gardens and observe the progress achieved so far. The gardens are located within the historic Oak Park at 1010 Forest Avenue, across the street from Jackson Hospital. Gather on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 am, in the Wisdom Wood Outdoor Classroom to
Donate a tree to be planted in MBG in memory of or in honor of someone. Individuals or groups may request a form to sponsor a tree in MBG by sending an email to: info@montgomerybotanicalgardens.com.
