Wonderful Wednesdays 2012  

June 6 - July 25

Who knew Wednesday could be so wonderful?  Every Wednesday, enjoy a special program about Bellingrath Gardens and Home, gardening, local history and nature.  Wonderful Wednesdays at Bellingrath is the perfect place to bring a friend and spend time among 65 acres of blooms!  Gardens Admission ($12.00 for adults & $ 6.50 for children 5-12) is charged for non-members attending programs unless otherwise listed. There are additional charges to tour the Home and/or to take the River Cruise.  Call 251.973.2217 X 111 for reservations.

2012 Schedule of Programs

June 6

Summer Garden Walk With Barbara Smith

Bellingrath’s Display Manager, Barbara Smith will lead a tour throughout the Gardens and answer your questions about her selection of plants for the floral borders and containers. 10:30- 11:30 Reservations Requested.

June 13

From the Furnace to the Gardens: A Look at Antique Cast Iron in Bellingrath Gardens with Tom McGehee

Learn about the beautiful antique cast iron ornaments throughout the Gardens with Bellingrath’s Curator, Tom McGehee. 10:30- 11:30 Reservations Requested

June 20

Kids’ Gulf Discovery Day & Kids’ Kruise

Learn about the ecology of the Gulf of Mexico and Fowl River from area experts. Lot of activities and displays for kids. Two Kids’ Kruises with Casi Callaway and Dauphin Island Sea Lab staff – 11:00 cruise and a lunch cruise a noon. 10:00 - 1:00 Reservations  Required for Lunch Kruise.

June 27

Hibiscus with Dr. Bill Barrick.

Dr. Barrick has declared this the year of the Hibiscus at Bellingrath Gardens. Learn more about these beautiful plants and how we have used them in the Gardens. We will be selling Hibiscus plants in the Gift Shop, too!  10:30- 11:30 Reservations Requested. Plant Sale in Gift Shop

July 4 – No program

July 11

Herbs 101 with Annette Daugherty from The Gulf Coast Herb Society

If you want to learn more about growing, preserving and cooking with herbs … this is the program for you. 10:30- 11:30 Reservations Requested.

July 18

Growing Citrus on the Gulf Coast with John Olive, Auburn University Ornamental Horticulture Research

Center - John will help us learn more about growing citrus and how to protect our citrus from pests and disease. 10:30 - 11:30 Reservations Requested.

July 25

Plants & Gardens of China, Thailand and Vietnam with Dr. Brenda Litchfield

Dr. Litchfield has recently returned from a six month teaching assignment in China. She will share information about plants and gardens she found on her travels in China, Thailand and Vietnam. 10:30 - 11:30 Reservations Requested.