Bellingrath's Featured Plant
Rose
Rosa 'Julia Child'
Growing roses along the Gulf Coast is not for the timid gardener, but the results make the hard work worth the effort. Over the years, Bellingrath has developed techniques that have proven to produce beautiful roses year after year. We use organic and inorganic fertilizers usually in March, June and August. We spray regularly to prevent insects and fungus. We irrigate daily to keep the root systems cool and prune every year around Valentine's Day.
Walter and Bessie Bellingrath, had a great fondness for roses. In 1936 and with the assistance of George Rogers, they laid out their formal rose garden in the shape of the Rotary emblem. Mr. Bellingrath was a founding member of the Rotary Club in Mobile. Their design concept was to have large blocks of roses radiating out from the center of the garden. The garden features many types of roses but the mainstay of this garden is the Hybrid Tea Rose.
The Bellingrath rose garden was awarded the "Top Public Rose Garden in the United States" in 2004 and 1987 by All-America Rose Selections. Filled with over 75 varieties, the Bellingrath Rose Garden produces colorful blooms from April through late fall.
See the Roses of Bellingrath
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Rose for Sale in the Gift Shop
Are you still looking for that perfect Mother's Day Gift? Bellingrath has a variety of roses for sale in the Gift Shop for only $19.95. The Gift Shop also features a large selection of informative gardening books, useful garden
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Membership Bonus
Join or renew your membership in the Friends of Bellingrath between now and June 15, 2010 and you will receive a subscription card for a free one year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens magazine. If you are a current subscriber to Better Homes and Gardens, your subscription will be extended for an additional year - free!
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Walter L. Hovell, Sr. Honored For His Commitment to Service
After fifteen years of serving as Trustee of the Bellingrath-Morse Foundation, Walter L. Hovell, Sr. retired from the Board and was elected Trustee Emeritus. At a surprise picnic luncheon held on Tuesday, April 27th at Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Mr. Hovell was honored for his commitment and service to the Foundation. He has served as Chairman of the Foundation since January, 1999 and was Interim Executive Director until Dr. William E Barrick arrived in November 1999.
During the luncheon, a 200 gallon Live Oak tree planted on the Great Lawn was dedicated to Mr. Hovell for his many years of service to Bellingrath and the Mobile community. Mr. Hovell worked tirelessly on issues centered on education, drug education, United Way causes, the School of Math and Science and the South Alabama Community Foundation. In addition, long time friend, Mayor Sam Jones proclaimed April 27th Walter L. Hovell, Sr. Day.
Friends and colleagues including: Ann Bedsole, Gary Tanner, Gigi Armbrecht, Dr. Jerry Gunnells and G. Edgar Downing, Jr. attended the celebration to thank Mr. Hovell for his many contributions and offer him their best wishes. Bellingrath's Executive Director Dr. William E. Barrick said, "Through his leadership, Mr. Hovell has contributed significantly to the preservation and enhancement of the legacy of Walter and Bessie Bellingrath. All of the employees of Bellingrath Gardens will miss his enthusiastic support and commitment to this institution". |
Bellingrath Welcomes R. Preston Bolt, Jr. to the Bellingrath-Morse Foundation Board of Trustees
Bellingrath Gardens and Home is proud to announce R. Preston Bolt, Jr. as a new Trustee for the Bellingrath-Morse Foundation. Bolt joined the Board at the recent meeting held on Tuesday, April 27th. Bolt is a member and the managing lawyer of the law firm Hand Arendall LLC. His practice is devoted primarily to public finance and commercial financing transactions. He has represented both government bodies and private companies in connection with economic development and incentives.
Bolt is a native of Anniston, Alabama and a graduate of the University of Alabama and the Vanderbilt University School of Law. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar and the National Association of Bond Lawyers; is a regular panelist at the NABL Bond Attorneys Workshop and is a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel. He is a past Chairman of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and of Leadership Alabama and a past President of the Mobile Area Education Foundation. He presently serves on the boards of the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama, Leadership Alabama, the A+ Education Foundation, Mobile United, the Mobile Public Library, the Salvation Army Mobile Area Command and the Mobile Area Education Foundation. |
Bellingrath Rosarian Linda Guy Awarded American Rose Society Bronze Honor Medal
Linda Guy was presented the American Rose Society's (ARS) Bronze Honor Medal Thursday April 15th at the monthly meeting of the Mobile Rose Society. As Bellingrath's rosarian, Linda is responsible for maintaining over 2000 roses in the rose garden. She was given the award for her "significant and ongoing efforts in informing the public on how to grow beautiful roses". Linda has conducted public education courses on all aspects of growing roses at Bellingrath Gardens, the University of South Alabama and other facilities in the Mobile area. Linda has been an active member of the Rose Society for nearly two decades and has held several leadership positions at local, regional and national levels of the ARS. Linda is an American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian, Horticultural Judge for ARS rose shows and has been an All-America Rose Selection rose garden evaluator at three Mobile area gardens. The ARS Bronze Honor Medal is given by local ARS affiliates in recognition of exemplary service in promoting the love and care of roses.
Submitted by Dave Gardner, The Mobile Rose Society
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National Public Gardens Day
 National Public Gardens Day is a national day of celebration to raise awareness of America's public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide. Bellingrath will offer discounted admission all day Friday, May 7th, 2010.
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Mother's Day Concert on Live Oak Plaza
May 9, 2010
Supper, an entire orchestra, and ice cream make this Mother's Day special at Bellingrath Gardens. Bellingrath Gardens and Home is happy to welcome The Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra and their conductor, Rob Seebacher for the Annual Mother's Day Concert on Live Oak Plaza on Sunday, May 9th at 5:30 p.m. Seating will be provided but guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic suppers.
Everyone is invited to an ice cream social on the South Terrace, adjacent to Live Oak Plaza, immediately following the concert. The free concert is included in your admission to Bellingrath Gardens. Discounted admission will beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Mother's Day. Admission will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 5-12. Children under the age of 5 are always admitted free. For more information, please call Bellingrath Gardens and Home at 251.973.2217 ext 110. |
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Upcoming Events
Wonderful Wednesdays
June 2 - July 28, 2010, No program June 30th. |
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