Purchase TicketsLighting the Way
In just over a month, as of this writing, Bellingrath Gardens & Home will host the inauguration of what we feel will become a new tradition for Mobile-area and Gulf […]
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From Lighting Spanish Moss to Chinese Lanterns
After three decades of lighting the Gardens for Magic Christmas in Lights, it is interesting to look back at the days when Walter and Bessie Bellingrath entertained friends and family […]
Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival
Experience the Enchantment of the inaugural Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival at Bellingrath Gardens & Home. From April 17 to June 15, 2025, visitors can immerse themselves in an unforgettable […]
Curator’s Choice: The Erskine Cups
In August of 1940, the owner of Rothschild’s Antiques on Royal Street in New Orleans wrote Mrs. Bellingrath a letter. He regretted having been out of town during her recent […]
Azalea Core Collection Part 3
Conservation and Sharing Bellingrath Gardens Azalea core collection is saving plants from extinction! Have you noticed the selection of plants at your local garden center or your favorite mail order […]
Feel the Burn
Now that the shock of our recent historic Gulf Coast snowstorm is starting to be a “rear view” memory, it’s time to take stock and see where the dust has […]
Reflecting on a Record-Breaking Holiday Season
As the lingering glow of the holiday season fades, we at Bellingrath Gardens and Home are still basking in the afterglow of an extraordinary season. This year, we achieved something […]
Azalea Core Collection Part 2
Azaleas (specifically evergreen azaleas) have been in cultivation for centuries, and can be found scattered throughout the majority of temperate gardens across the planet that generally stay above 0F, have […]
A Bellingrath Souvenir
Occasionally guests ask about the history of china they have come across with images of Bellingrath Gardens. Gayfers’ Department Store once carried large plates with scenes of Bellingrath Gardens. These […]
Restoring the Garden
Over the past several months, I have focused this column on updating you, our supporters, on several aspects of improvements being made to infrastructure, utilities, and our equipment. I wouldn’t […]