Purchase TicketsThankful for Our Magical Season
I am writing this column just before we open our doors for the first night of the 2024 Magic Christmas in Lights festival – our 29th annual celebration of the […]
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When Capehart Meant Luxury
Thousands of visitors have passed through the Bellingrath Living Room over the years, paying little attention to what was surely the most expensive object in the house: a Capehart radio-phonograph. […]
Bellingrath’s Iconic Cascading Chrysanthemums are Here!
It’s that time of year again when nature unveils its masterpiece here at Bellingrath Gardens & Home, and the stars of the season are none other than our spectacular cascading […]
Azalea Core Collection Part 1
The next time you find yourself in Bellingrath Gardens’ Café enjoying our Coca-Cola sliders, you might notice on the brick wall behind you an early 1930s photograph of a massive […]
A Bronze Thank You
In March of 1938, Mobile’s Gordon Smith, founder of Smith’s Bakery, sent out numerous letters, like this one to J. L. Bedsole, which read: “I think you will agree with […]
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Just recently, two exciting things happened at Bellingrath Gardens & Home. What things happened, Todd?! Well… beautiful things! However, beauty means something different for each of us, right? This reminds […]
From Harvest to Holiday: Pumpkins, Chrysanthemums, and Christmas Lights
October in Mobile isn’t just about a cool breeze or a quick dive into Halloween candy. At Bellingrath Gardens, October is our golden moment—when the magic begins to quietly brew. […]
Upcoming Nature & Wellness Events at Bellingrath Gardens – Fall 2024
Discover Adult Educational & Wellness Programs in October This fall, Bellingrath Gardens & Home is offering a series of enriching adult programs that blend education, discussion, and wellness with the […]
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 […]
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 […]