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Devil’s-Tongues Blooming at BBG
Amorphophallus konjac (devil’s-tongue), also known as voodoo-lily, is poised to put on a stinky show at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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Scavenger Hunt: Plants of the Lunar New Year in the Conservatory
Try to find these plants of the Lunar New Year in the Conservatory!
By Romi Ige -
Edible Plants in the Tropical Pavilion
Tropical fruits are ripening now at BBG.
By Jeremy Weine -
Annuals to Spark the Senses and Imagination in the Fragrance Garden
Learn about some of this year’s most intriguing annuals offering summer-long color, textures, and aromas in the Fragrance Garden.
By Madelyn Ringold-Brown -
Soil Amendment Experiment in the Herb Garden
In partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is conducting a controlled experiment in the Herb Garden as a demonstration for visitors.
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden Staff -
Gardener’s Choice: Bonsai
Bonsai gardener David Castro shares some of his favorite trees and describes how they are cultivated.
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden Staff -
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
