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Become a member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and help us protect, nurture, and share the wonders of this community treasure.
Spencer Lecture: The Gardens of Bunny Mellon
Thursday, April 4 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Authors of “Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon,” Thomas Lloyd and Bryan Huffman, will join us to talk about the amazing legacy that Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon left to the world…
Spring Plant Sale: Members Only
Thursday, April 11 | 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Enjoy priority shopping at our popular Spring Plant Sale as a member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens!
Spring Plant Sale
Friday, April 12 | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Enjoy the Friends of BBG’s 2024 Spring Plant Sale!
Visit Us
Free Admission • Free Parking
Spring/Summer Garden Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Garden Center Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
What’s in Bloom?
Japanese Apricot (Prunus mume ‘Josephine’)
Japanese apricot is a welcomed sight when it bursts into a haze of translucent, blush pink blooms in the depths of winter, signaling that spring is on the way.
Where to find it: Forman Garden, Japanese Garden
Peak Times: January through February