stop and smell the roses. verb. (idiomatic) To relax; to take time out of one’s busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life. Take some time for yourself at the Garden and *literally* smell those peonies! More … Continue reading
Native Azaleas
It’s Garden Chat Wednesday! Our Spring Plant Sale is next week and we have two words for you: native azaleas. Check out our entire native plant collection (and much more!) at the sale, April 12-14. Garden members, remember you get … Continue reading
Collection Highlight: Rhododendron alabamense (Alabama Azalea)
Rhododendron alabamense, commonly known as the Alabama azalea, is a deciduous woody shrub in the Ericaceae (Heath) family. It is native throughout most of Alabama in mixed hardwood forests and hillsides. It is a midseason bloomer with strongly fragrant lemon-scented … Continue reading