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The Gardens' 67.5 acres is filled with more than 20 thematic gardens, each one classified into one of three types: Gardens of Collections, Gardens of Nature and Gardens of Culture.
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Gardens of Collections
This type focuses on a specific plant genus, family or other identified group (e.g., Asia). Gardens that fit into this category are:
- Abroms Rhododendron Species Garden
- All-America Selections Garden/Display
- Asian Glade
- Crape Myrtle Garden
- Curry Rhododendron Garden
- Dunn Formal Rose Garden
- Fern Glade
- Hess Camellia Garden
- Hosta Walk
- Hulsey Woods
- Ireland Iris Garden
- Ireland Old-Fashioned Rose Garden
- Jemison Lily Garden
Gardens of Nature
This type focuses on native plants of the southeastern US and eco-geographical plant groups. Gardens that fit into this category are:
Gardens of Culture
This type focuses on a particular design style or an aspect of human culture. Gardens that fit into this category are:
- Blount Plaza
- Bruno Vegetable Garden
- Enabling Garden
- Formal Garden
- Forman Garden
- Garden Center Entrance Garden
- Herb Terrace
- Hill Garden
- Japanese Garden
- Little Ones' Memory Garden
- McReynold's Garden
- Parking Lot Gardens
- Rushton Garden
- Southern Living Garden
- Thompson Enthusiast's Garden
Other Areas of Interest
There are some items at The Gardens that do not fit within our classification system, but are still a valuable part of Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
- Conservatory
- Garden Center
- Gerlach Plant Information Center
- Lawlor Gates
- Sonat Lake & Entrance
- Moon Tree
