Wonderful Wednesdays 2013  

June 5 - July 31

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 110 for reservations.

Schedule of Programs

June 5

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 12

Vertical Gardening with Sherry Melton from Zimlich's Patio Shop

Learn how to create your own vertical gardens from the creative staff at Zimlich's. Lots of clever ideas for your home and patio. 10:30- 11:30 Reservations Requested

June 19

"The Poetry of Faith: Sermons Preached in a Southern Church" Lecture and Book Signing with Dr. Stephen F. Dill and Mr. Frye Gaillard

Dr. Dill and Mr. Gaillard will discuss how this delightful book of sermons by Dr. Dill was created and the context in which many of the sermons were written. A book signing will be held after the lecture. Reservations requested.

June 26

Creating Cascading Mums with Bellingrath's Chuck Owens.

This fall we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cascading Mum Show at Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Learn how these fantastic cascades are created. Plants will be available for you to give it a try! 10:30 - 11:30 Reservations requested.

July 3 – No program

July 10

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in 2012 with L. Craig Roberts, Architect, AIA.

See the fantastic flower show throught the eyes of the Festival of Flower's Lead Designer. Sure to be an inspiration for your garden. 10:30- 11:30 Reservations Requested.

July 17

Kids' Kruise & Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

Join us for our annual lunch cruise on the Fowl River just for kids! Dauphin Island Sea Lab will be here with their Touch Table, too! Bring the kids, order your bag lunch and enjoy a fun filled cruise on Fowl River. 11:00 - 1:00  Reservations Required. Kid's Kruise Gardens Admission - MEMEBERS $16.00 for adults, $11.00 for children 5-12 & $6 for children 4 and under. NON-MEMBERS $28 for adulst, $17.50 for children 5-12 & $6 for children 4 and under.  Call 251.973.2217 X 110 for reservation.

July 24

Using What Your've Got: Making Elegant, Long-Lasting Arrangements Using Foliage from Your Garden with Gail McCain.

Learn how to take a fresh look around your home and garden for containers and plant material to make beautiful green arrangements. 10:30 - 11:30 Reservations Requested.

July 31

A Floral Explosion: Flowers as Depicted within The Bellingrath Museum Collection with Tom McGehee, Museum Home Curator.

See how flowers are used as a common motf in many items in the Bellingrath Home. Specail tour of the Home after the lecture with Tom. 10:30 - 11:30 Reservations Requested.