Month: July 2019
Exciting Installation at the Montgomery Botanical Gardens at Oak Park
A piece of history was installed at the Montgomery Botanical Gardens at Oak Park. We are pleased to announce the installation of two lions at the entrance of the terrace.
These lions have travelled though Montgomery over the past fifty years. A historical marker will be installed that reads ” In Memory of John Hall Haardt (1901- 1971) This gift of this majestic pair of life size iron lions by Anton Haardt and Haardt Moses to The Montgomery Botanical Gardens . The Lions were cast by the Robert Wood Foundry circa 1860, and guarded the Haardt home at 44 S Haardt Drive for more than 50 years. The Lions previously stood at Morning View, the estate of General Mitchell B. Houghton in Capitol Heights. John Haardt was well known for his real estate entrepreneurial endeavors, antique collecting, and his great love of Montgomery. He was active in civic organizations, and served as President of the Montgomery Rotary Club.”
We would like to thank the Haardt Family for this generous donation and the many people that helped with the restoration and installation of these beautiful additions. Board members Ethel Dozier Boykin and Fairlie Rinehart spearheaded this project.
A special thank you to Robinson Iron Works for repairing and securing the lions in the garden.
Thank you to Ethel Dozier Boykin, Mary Helen and Ken Mahan, Fairlie Rinehart and Dr. Tyna Davis for their leadership at the Montgomery Botanical Gardens at Oak Park.
If you would like to see the Montgomery Botanical Gardens at Oak Park continue to grow, please consider a membership or a donation.
September Class at the Montgomery Botanical Gardens at Oak Park
“PLANNING YOUR FALL GARDEN”
PRESENTED BY
MIKE FORSTER, Master Gardener
Mike is an experienced gardener, an excellent instructor and faithful volunteer
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
9:00 AM
Outdoor Classroom
Meet us in the Outdoor Classroom at MBG where there are “stump seats” but you may also bring a chair. Free for MBG members. $5 donation requested for nonmembers. Please consider a membership to help us grow.

Eagle Scout Candidate Conner McLemore completes his project

At the July Board of Directors Meeting of the Montgomery Botanical Gardens at Oak Park, Eagle Scout Candidate Conner McLemore presented his final report on his project to the board of directors.
During the spring Conner researched and built an outdoor classroom under some trees at the Montgomery Botanical Gardens. We have approximately 30 stump seats and a beautiful table with a cedar top for demonstrations, meetings and many other educational purposes. Many thanks to Pat Adams who generously donated the stump and table materials.
MBG used the classroom daily during National Public Garden Week in May and we have demonstrations planned for August, September and October. Please see our website for more information.
We have many other projects ready for anyone that needs the service hours. Please email us at info@montgomerybotanicalgardens.com. Please consider a membership or donation to help us grow.
Fall Classes at the Montgomery Botanical Gardens
JOIN US AT THE MONTGOMERY BOTANICAL GARDENS AT OAK PARK
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019
9:00 AM
Outdoor Classroom in the Garden
“CREATING ARRANGEMENTS WITH NATURAL ITEMS
FROM THE GARDEN”
PRESENTED BY
ANNA OWEN, Master Gardener
Anna is an experienced floral arranger, a wonderful instructor and dedicated volunteer at MBG
Meet us in the Outdoor Classroom at MBG where there are “stump seats” but you may also bring a chair.
Free for MBG members. $5 donation requested for nonmembers. Please consider a membership before you come.