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Osmanthus fragrans (sweet olive or tea olive) By Jeremy Schmidt Director of Horticulture I realized this morning, that throughout my life, I have spent more than half of my daylight […]
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Finding Inspiration in the Garden: Jeremy Schmidt’s Passion for Mexican Bush Sage
By Cassidy Smith Head of Marketing & PR As we explore the world of gardening, it’s not just about cultivating plants; it’s about nurturing a connection with the Earth and […]
Exploring Nature’s Wonders: A Member’s Wildlife Encounters on the Bellingrath Boardwalk
By Cassidy Smith Head of Marketing & PR Nestled within the lush beauty of Bellingrath Gardens & Home lies a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts. One dedicated member, armed with […]
Announcing Our 28th Annual ‘Magic Christmas in Lights’ and ‘A Starry Night Preview Gala’!
By Dr. F. Todd LasseigneExecutive Director Greetings from this side of the autumnal equinox! I hope that your gardens are feeling some relief from this summer’s scorching temperatures, although more […]
An Unwelcome September Visitor
By Tom McGehee Museum Home Director As September comes to a close, residents along the Gulf Coast sigh in relief if the area has not been visited by a hurricane. […]
Meet Jeremy A. Schmidt: Bellingrath’s New Director of Horticulture Bringing Innovation to Botanical Bliss
By Cassidy Smith| Head of Marketing & PR | Bellingrath Gardens & Home is delighted to introduce its newest addition to the team, Jeremy A. Schmidt, who assumed the role […]
Bellingrath’s Path to Progress: New Leadership, New Growth
By Dr. F. Todd Lasseigne Executive Director One of my two major professors back in my NC State University days, Dr. Stu Warren, was fond of saying “Progress is being […]
To-do lists at Bellingrath: What we’ve checked off so far
By Dr. F. Todd Lasseigne Executive Director To me, one of the joys of visitors coming out to Bellingrath Gardens and Home is that they get to see both the […]
Camellias, Mr. Bellingrath’s favorite flower
By Sally Pearsall Ericson In the 1920s and 1930s, when Bessie Bellingrath wanted to beautify the Fowl River property that we know today as Bellingrath Gardens and Home, she knew […]