Cameron and Derrill Crowe are this year’s Antiques at the Gardens honorees. They Crowes have been members of The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and loyal supporters of the gardens for more than two decades, according to a release from the Friends group. “The leadership and generosity of supporters like the Crowes allows the gardens to remain a treasured community … [Read more...]
Humph Day: For the Humphrey Kids, He Was Just ‘Dad,’ But They Followed in His Footsteps
By Rubin E. Grant As a child, Breona Humphrey didn’t realize her dad was famous, but her friends certainly did. “He was never one to brag,” Breona said of her dad, football star Bobby Humphrey. “We saw the pictures, but we never considered the magnitude of how great he was and that he was a celebrity. “When our friends came over and saw him, they would go crazy, and we were … [Read more...]
New Cancer Center Opens at Grandview Medical Center
By Emily Williams Grandview Medical Center officials and community members celebrated the grand opening of the facility’s newest addition, the Grandview Cancer Center, on May 31. Officially opened to patients this month, the two-story, free-standing facility includes 26,000 square feet devoted to oncology treatment and research. Grandview CEO Drew Mason and cancer center … [Read more...]
A Garden Fit for a King or a Commoner Local Garden Designer Highlights Parterre Gardens
By Sarah Kuper With the Royal wedding approaching, monarchy admirers are turning an eye to all things regal, including elegant homes and gardens. But, when it comes to gardening like a sovereign, garden designer and planner Troy Rhone said royals really are just like us. The parterre garden concept is hundreds of years old, and the look can call to mind the gardens of … [Read more...]
Groomed for the High Side: Mountain High Outfitters Owner Reflects on Humble Beginnings, New Location
By Sarah Kuper Christopher Groom, founder of Mountain High Outfitters, is busy preparing a new space in a more prominent location at The Summit for his popular outdoor store. Groom is moving from his current storefront near Saks Fifth Avenue to the high side of The Summit shopping center. “After many years tucked in the corner, we are able to move up toward Urban Outfitters. … [Read more...]