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STEM Workshops for K-6 Students and Educators: Hands-On Learning at Bellingrath

Ignite Curiosity with STEM Education  At Bellingrath Gardens & Home, we believe in sparking curiosity and fostering a love for learning through nature. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce two […]

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Tactical Gardening: Spice Up Your Perennial Bed with Something Simple and Unexpected

  One of my greatest joys as a gardener is discovering that there are so many “right answers” out there—a seemingly unlimited number of plant selections and combinations capable of […]

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Seeing With New Eyes

A Major Step Forward: 3D Scanning of Bellingrath Home Thanks to a recent grant from the Alabama Historical Commission, Bellingrath Gardens & Home has undertaken a project that I have […]

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Bell and Howell Projector

An Addition to the Collection When Mrs. Bellingrath’s grandniece, Serena Edgar Wilcox, moved to Auburn to be near her brother, Ernest, a sale was conducted for items she would no […]

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COMMERCIAL CASTING

Bellingrath is launching a special project to refresh our promotional materials and highlight the vibrant community that makes the Gardens so special—you! We’re inviting visitors, along with their family and […]

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Education in the Gardens

  Education at Bellingrath Gardens & Home offers a unique opportunity to blend outdoor learning with the serene environment of a beautiful garden. Our educational programs and events are not […]

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The Great Bellingrath Harvest: Garden Transformations and Celebrations

Warm-season flora has been at full throttle since May; after five months of hot days, warm soil, and sudden rains, south Alabama’s long 2024 growing season has played its hand. […]

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Help Make a Difference in a Child’s Life: Volunteer with Bellingrath’s Education Department

Are you passionate about nature, plants, and animals? Do you enjoy working with children and want to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join us at Bellingrath Gardens & […]

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Tropical Exuberance and Fun in September

Spectacular tropical foliage of Alocasia ‘Calidora’, a large-sized elephant ear growing near the South Terrace,   By Todd Lasseigne Executive Director Visit and Connect with Us With the start of […]

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A Forgotten Floral Genius

Louis Thublin perfected the transport of huge azaleas and camellias to what would become Bellingrath Gardens. Here he stands in front of a truck loaded with camellias between Coca-Cola employees […]

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