June 2022 | Montgomery Botanical Gardens

Summer Blossoms Greet Visitors in the Garden

June 20, 2022June 23, 2022 by Amye King

by Cathy Maddox

The heat of the summer is enhanced by the beautiful timely blooms of the Hydrangea, the Daylilies, and the various pollinator plants in the Southern Garden in Montgomery Botanical Gardens. The Blushing Bride Hydrangea, Glory Blue Hydrangea, Oak Leaf and Limelight Hydrangea provide a tapestry of various colors and shapes to view as you walk the pathway. You will see the pink, blue, lavender and white of the various specimens. The Daylily Garden is displaying numerous daylilies in a multitude of colors along with a variety of companion plants that are in bloom much to the delight of visiting pollinators. The Pollinator Gardens are also thriving and providing for pollinators. Of course, the entrance beds greet you as you start your walk in the gardens with their lush reds and purples. So plan an early morning or late afternoon walk through the gardens to avoid the heat and relish the beauty of the summer blossoms.

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MBG Biblical Garden Hosts the Annual Scholarship Reception for Federation of Garden Clubs

June 15, 2022June 16, 2022 by Amye King

Left: William Rochelle, scholarship recipient; Right: Elsa Wallace, accepting the scholarship for her granddaughter, Sophia Justen

By Cathy Maddox
The Montgomery Federation of Garden Clubs held its annual Scholarship Awards Reception in the Betty Fitzgerald Biblical Garden in the Montgomery Botanical Gardens on Monday, June 13. Each year multiple applicants are carefully evaluated and three are selected to receive $1000 scholarships as they enter their college of choice. This year’s recipients are Meleah Eckels and William Rochelle from Montgomery and Sophia Justen from Baltimore, MD.

Rose Winkler coordinated the event which included a lovely table of refreshments and a table of information about the Federation. June Cyrus, Federation President, welcomed the attendees and congratulated the recipients. The beautiful summer morning with a light breeze provided a perfect setting for the reception and provided an opportunity for attendees to view the results of the many hours of work volunteered by Federation members to revitalize the Biblical Garden. Echinacea was in full bloom as well as Bee Balm. The herbs were thriving and shrubs have put on new growth. All those present enjoyed the reception and extended congratulations to the scholarship recipients.