What's In Bloom
The beauty of a Botanical Garden is that there is always something in bloom depending on the season!
- Winter Garden: Beginning in late October through early March, the camellias of WinterGarden are a beautiful sight, with the height of bloom in mid-February. Amongst the camellias are Asian Magnolias and Taiwan Cherries.
- Longleaf Pine Forest: During April, the blue Lupine are in bloom and in late October, Lipstick Basil, Liatris, Rayless Sunflowers, and native grasses bloom throughout the forest.
- Rhododendron and Azalea Garden: Early to mid-March is the time for evergreen azaleas, with the native and Aromi azaleas blooming during the first half of April. The Taiwan Cherries can bloom anytime between late January and early February. Although the bloom is brief, it is one of the most beautiful displays of the year.
- ReBloom Garden: In early April, the colors of ReBloom begin to shine. Dutch Iris and Daffodils spring up amongst bright perennials like Salvias, Yarrow, and Alabama Sun. The Chinese Fringe trees are a stunning focal point.
- Herb Garden: From mid-March to mid-April, the Lady Banks on the gazebo makes for a beautiful setting, with the bright orange fruits of the Calamondin tree and the green foliage of the Fig tree on either side.
- Pollinator Garden: This garden features many of the same blooms as the ReBloom garden during the Spring, but the height of its beauty is during September when the butterflies are migrating through our area.
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Hard working hands have been tending to the herb garden all week! With some cleaning and fresh soil, our herbs will be happier than ever🌱
Blue skies and sunshine makes this a perfect week to take a walk through our WinterGarden but don’t stop there! Make your way up to Magnolia Hill to see a dazzling array of blooms ✨
#mbgscene #wintergarden
As we near the end of 2021, we can’t help but feel excited for all that is to come here at MBG in 2022. We would like to thank everyone who has helped us grow into what we are today, as well as invited you all to grow with us through this new year.
🌱Come grow with us in 2022!🌱
HOLIDAY HOURS: The Gardens will be closed Friday, Dec. 31st and Saturday, Jan. 1st - we will re-open Sunday, Jan. 2nd from 12-3PM
🎄Happy holidays from MBG! As we are wrapping up the year, we would like to thank all of our volunteers, members, friends of the gardens and of-course our hard working staff! The “hidden gem of Springhill” would not be what is is without all of you!
The gardens will be closed today and tomorrow but will re-open Sunday, Dec. 26th from 12-3PM🎄
The camellias of WinterGarden are absolutely beautiful right now! Head on out to MBG today to take part in a fun ephemeral art tradition we enjoy every camellia bloom season - As you walk the garden and see fallen blooms in the ground, we invite you to pick up the pretty ones and float them in the sugar kettle at the Dodd Quarry. If enough join in we can create a floating quilt of blooms! 🌸
MBG is open today 9-4☀️
It’s a beautiful sunny day at MBG! Have family and friends in town for the holidays? Get out of the house and stop by to see Leo’s favorite camellia!
We are open today and tomorrow 9-4
Still have some things to check off your Christmas list? Support MBG and local artists by shopping at The Artful Garden Giftshop for handcrafted, one of a kind gifts!
We will be open 9-3 today and tomorrow and even 12-3 on Sunday! 🎁🎄
#artfulgarden #shoplocal
Walk on petal covered paths to see the bloomin’ camellias this week at MBG!
With dark green tropical leaves and tall stalks of daisy-like yellow bloom clusters, farfugium is a show stopper here at MBG. Take a walk around the gardens this week to see tons of these blooms happily ‘dancing’ in the breeze!
#mbgscene #botanicalgardens
A BIG thank you to all who made this year’s Holiday Market one of the best yet! 🎄
The gardens and Artful Garden Giftshop will be back open this Wednesday! There are still some beautiful plants and holiday goodies available- see you guys then! #mbgscene #artfulgarden
🎄HOLIDAY MARKET IS OPEN!!!🎄
We still have a beautiful array of plants, tasty treats, local artist items, herb society treasures and more!!
AND.. get your picture taken with the chickens on the great lawn!🐥
Come on down! - Open today 9-1PM
Today’s the day! Holiday Market opens today at 9am!!! Stop by and see what the elves at MBG have been up to 🎄
Open today 9-3pm
So many tasty treats at this year’s Holiday Market in The Gardens!😋 Eat and be merry with us tomorrow (9-3pm) and on Saturday (9-1pm)🎄
🎄Kid’s Holiday Craft Workshop this Saturday! 9-10:30AM & 11-12:30 PM ages 5-12🎄
Unique ‘keepsake’ holiday crafts that can be brought out and cherished year after year! Rumor has it there will be costumes and candy, stickers and even an appearance from the big holiday guy himself!🎅🎄
$3 per child - email Aeriell to register: acashin@mbgardens.org
Poinsettias, Rosemary Christmas Trees, Herbs, Amaryllises, Citrus and more!
Shop for friends, family or yourself at this years Holiday Market in The Gardens! See you there! 🎄Friday, Dec. 3rd & Saturday, Dec. 4th 🎄
A beautiful and merry sight here at MBG! Here’s a sneak peak of just a few things that will be at this year’s Holiday Market in the Gardens (December 3rd & 4th) 🎄
🎄Holiday Market in The Gardens is back! Mark your calendar and join us this Friday and Saturday! 🎄 The elves have been hard at work to bring you the prettiest poinsettias, rosemary topiaries, Christmas cactus, begonias and more great live plants for the holidays. And we've got fresh local citrus, pecan treats of every description, and yes - we have Perdido Vineyard favorites including preserves and mustards, salsas and even muscadine juice!
The Artful Garden Giftshop will have beautiful gifts for your friends and family featuring one-of-kind treasures from local artists!
Check out our page soon to see what other goodies and holiday fun we have planned! 🎄
Wishing everyone a happy thanksgiving from MBG!
(The gardens will be closed this Thursday and Friday - but be sure to stop by The Artful Garden Giftshop this weekend for Small Business Saturday!)
“Fall in Love With Chickens” day has been so fun! A HUGE thank you to the Mobile Bay Area Back Yard Chicken Club! Afternoon ‘chicken yard games’ are about to begin 🎉🐥
Cool air and an abundance of sunshine has revealed a show-stopping display of colors through the John Allen Smith Japanese Maple Garden 🍁