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Gardener’s Choice: Bonsai
Bonsai gardener David Castro shares some of his favorite trees and describes how they are cultivated.
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100 Years of Bonsai at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
From a small start, BBG became known worldwide for its bonsai, as well as its early efforts to educate the public about this horticultural art form.
By Romi Ige -
Is That Plant Blooming Early?
When winter transitions into spring, climate-conscious New Yorkers start wondering about bloom times.
By BBG Staff -
A Rare “Corpse Flower” Emerges at BBG
A very unusual flower is blooming in the Aquatic House.
By BBG Staff -
An Annual Border with Pollinator Appeal
The 2024 Annual Border highlights some of the fascinating forms plants have evolved to attract various insect pollinators.
By BBG Staff -
Vanilla Beans Ripen in the Tropical Pavilion
Of 110 vanilla orchid species, Vanilla planifolia is one of the few cultivated for its beans.
By BBG Staff -
What’s With the Bands on BBG’s Trees?
In consultation with Andrew Reinmann, an ecologist and biogeochemist at CUNY, Brooklyn Botanic Garden has installed dendrometers—tools that measure tree growth—on trees around the grounds.
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A Rainbow Lights Up the Annual Border
The Annual Border is coming into its summer glory in a full spectrum of color.
By BBG Staff -
A Closer Look at the Monkey Puzzle Tree
Araucaria araucana is “like a mother,” says researcher Karina Speziale. “They feed the community. Many, many animals and humans depend on it.”
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Celebrating Caribbean Trees
People might think of plants as being removed from politics. “But they come with a lot of history,” says Chelsea Forgenie, co-curator of the exhibit Trees of Little Caribbean.
By Ellie Shechet
