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🌼 ‘Becky’ daisies are a summer staple and will flower throughout the season, making them a great garden pick for those that love bringing the outdoors in with cut flowers. See these sweet perennials when you visit our Ireland Old-Fashioned Rose Garden and Southern Living Garden!

So much to do, so much to see! Check out this article from our friends at StyleBlueprint detailing happenings across Birmingham for the month of July. The story includes our summer favorite: Flicks Among the Flowers! styleblueprint.com/birmingham/eve…

It isn't summer at the BBG without weddings galore! This trove of natural treasures makes a beautiful setting for many special wedding days. Save on room and garden space rentals! Members of the Friends receive in-city rates on facility rentals: bbgardens.org/plan-event.php

Summer camp season is almost complete here at the Gardens! Luckily, there’s still space for your little ones to explore the natural wonders of the BBG in our upcoming camps. Discover what’s in store, then register by visiting bbgardens.org/summercamps!

Flicks Among the Flowers returns later this month at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens! Find out details including what movie will be showing (hint: you may want to sing along)! bbgardens.org/flicks-among-t…

Don’t forget to register for this week’s FREE Lunch & Learn seminar! Join us July 14, and hear about your local stormwater program and how water quality is being protected. Preregistration required. Sign up at bbgardens.org/stormwater-101…!

Blue herons, turtles, and koi—oh my! When you visit Birmingham Botanical Gardens, you never know what delightful creatures you may find. Which furry, feathered, or scaly friends of the Gardens have you already encountered this summer?

The Japanese Garden Birmingham Botanical Gardens features a tea garden, a meditative karesansui garden, colorful koi and a bonsai house. Admission to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens is free — an absolute must-visit. ⛩️ 📸: Birmingham Botanical Gardens on IG

Beat the heat by finding your cool at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. With soothing water features like the McReynolds Garden crane fountain tucked away throughout our garden spaces, you'll discover a tranquil respite on summer days.

Join the Friends this Saturday, July 17, for Family Yoga in the Gardens! 🧘 This energetic class in the Formal Garden is guaranteed to be healthy fun the whole family can enjoy! Preregistration is required. To learn more, visit bbgardens.org/family-yoga-ju….

For Jessica Morris, a chance visit to the Gardens led to a new pastime 🌵. Read more about her volunteer journey with the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and her love of all things green and prickly in our latest blog post: bbgardens.org/crazy-about-ca…

Bring a blanket or low-profile lawn chair and join us Wednesday for a free showing of Grease! The fun will begin at 6 p.m.; film will start at dusk. Win prizes at our costume contest. Learn more at bbgardens.org/flicks

Tonight at the Gardens, Grease is the word! Join us for a sunset showing as Flicks Among the Flowers returns. Wear your favorite Grease-inspired looks—winners of our costume contest will receive prizes. More at bbgardens.org/flicks

Native bees have pollinated our flowering plants since long before European colonists introduced honeybees to North America. What makes them special—and why do they need our help? bbgardens.org/bee-helpful.php

Enjoy a stroll in the cool of the bamboo by visiting the new Protective Life Boardwalk and education platform in our Japanese Garden. Specially constructed, the elevated walkway and platform allow visitors to experience the grove year-round while also protecting young bamboo.

Join the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and receive your annual member gift plant—a beautiful ‘Blue Billow’ lacecap hydrangea—at Fall Plant Sale 2021 courtesy of Leaf & Petal! It's one of many member benefits you'll enjoy! Learn more and join at bbgardens.org/fallplantsale

J​​oin us at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday for a free, virtual Lunch & Learn as Jessica Watts, owner of House Plant Collective (where members of the Friends of BBG save 10% on plant purchases), explores the art of indoor gardening. Preregistration required at bbgardens.org/indoor-gardeni…

Fall is a great time to plant! As we gear up for our outdoor Fall Plant Sale on September 11, the Friends of BBG is pleased to offer members two priority shopping opportunities. Enjoy Member Priority Online Shopping this Friday only! Preview the sale at fbbg-plant-sale.myshopify.com

Member Priority Online Shopping is here—and available today only! Enjoy first dibs on Fall Plant Sale 2021 by choosing from 100+ types of natives, perennials, herbs, trees, and shrubs being offered online in advance of the larger, in-person sale: fbbg-plant-sale.myshopify.com