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By Linda Guy, Bellingrath Rosarian During this time of year, the roses bloom in Bellingrath’s Rose Garden and the Gulf Coast is inundated with springtime rains and our notorious humidity. That combination leaves us – and other rose growers – warding…
Dr. Bill Barrick, executive director of Bellingrath Gardens and Home, has been selected to receive the Auburn University College of Agriculture’s Outstanding Alumni Award for the Horticulture Program. The award recognizes Auburn University College of Agriculture graduates who have made…
By Dr. Bill Barrick, Executive Director The Easter lily, Lilium longiflorum, is synonymous with Easter. Easter lilies are native to Japan and for years, bulbs were imported from Japan for commercial production in the States. But World War II changed…
By Chuck Owens, Director of Horticulture and Manager of Maintenance This time of year we are often asked about our hydrangeas. Some of the most frequently asked questions are, "How are you able to have hydrangeas bloom in early spring?…
By Dr. Bill Barrick, Executive Director Now that the azaleas have “done their thing,” it is time for you to do your part by getting them ready for next year’s blooming season. Azaleas in general are pretty maintenance-free plants, but…