Purchase TicketsGulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival – A Smash Hit!
Well, here we are, six weeks out of nine total into the inaugural season of the Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival! Three more weeks are left, and as such we […]
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The Day Parlor: Then and Now
Since 1956, guests have begun their tours of the Bellingrath Home in a small room which Mrs. Bellingrath termed her Day Parlor. The guide book to the Home termed it […]
Bellingrath Abroad: Insights from the International Camellia Congress
Introduction: A Journey Across Japan’s Living Legacy In March, I traveled to Japan to represent Bellingrath Gardens and Home at the International Camellia Society’s Congress—an unforgettable opportunity to learn, connect, […]
Ginger Jars In the Bellingrath Home
The shape of a Chinese ginger jar may be traced to ancient China, with their wide covered mouth and tapered body. Their original purpose was to hold salt, spices, and […]
The Summer House Restoration: A Progress Report
As the saying goes, “good things come to those who wait.” And I am well aware that the Summer House has been mentioned by me since 2021, when I first […]
Clumping Bamboo at Bellingrath
Bamboo is the largest grass on earth… we all could have guessed that, I suppose. When I am standing in our acre-sized, 60’ tall patch of Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), […]
The Bellingrath Summer House
In 1870 the author of “Rustic Adornments for Homes of Taste,” advised his readers that “summer houses of some sort are desirable and indeed almost necessary features in gardens of […]
Regenerating
As a kid, I was a huge sci-fi fan. (I still am.) My mind would run wild with crazy plot lines and oft-bad special effects from those ‘70s to ‘80s […]
The Enchantment of Chinese Lantern Festivals: A Timeless Tradition Coming to the Gulf Coast
For centuries, lantern festivals have illuminated the night, captivating audiences with their intricate designs, vibrant colors, and deep cultural significance. Originating in China over 2,000 years ago, these festivals symbolize […]
Asian American Gardening
Everyone here at Bellingrath Gardens and Home is excited for the Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival coming in April—and I mean everyone! And while the place is buzzing in anticipation, […]