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.
Bring your friends and family to make your beautiful spring and Easter photos in the gardens. The mass of colors of Azaleas in shades of purple, lavender, and white are glorious. The elegant branches of tiny white bouquets of the Bridal Wreath Spirea provide the perfect background for photos. Just for your pleasure the Dogwoods
Progress has begun to develop the recently expanded Montgomery Botanical Gardens Phase II. MBG Phase II is the additional parcel of land along Forest Avenue in front of the Parks and Recreation Building that extends from the vehicle entrance to the vehicle exit. Plans to develop Phase II include a Japanese Maple Garden; a Pedestrian
