Purchase TicketsAzalea 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 […]
Upcoming Event!
Explore Bellingrath Gardens & Home’s blog for expert insights on home and garden topics, written by our knowledgeable staff. Discover tips on gardening, horticulture, research, conservation, special events, art, tours, and more.
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 […]
Celebrate the Season with a Bellingrath Membership
The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than by giving the gift of beauty, community, and unforgettable memories? Bellingrath Gardens & Home is offering two exciting […]
Holiday Cheer for All: Top Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit to Magic Christmas in Lights
As the chill of the season sweeps in and the holidays come knocking, there’s one place where magic isn’t just in the air—it’s in the lights. Bellingrath Gardens & Home […]
Thankful 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 […]
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 […]