Of 110 vanilla orchid species, Vanilla planifolia is one of the few cultivated for its beans. Read Vanilla Beans Ripen in the Tropical Pavilion
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Vanilla Beans Ripen in the Tropical Pavilion
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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. Read What’s With the Bands on BBG’s Trees?
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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. Read A Rainbow Lights Up the Annual Border
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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.” Read A Closer Look at the Monkey Puzzle Tree
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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. Read Celebrating Caribbean Trees
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All Eyes on the Redbud, and Other Trees in Bloom
This Arbor Day, take a moment to notice your local trees’ spring blooms. Read All Eyes on the Redbud, and Other Trees in Bloom
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Return of the Tulips
Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s iconic spring display of tulips is back in the Annual Border after a three-year absence. Read Return of the Tulips
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How to Plant Bare Root Roses (Video)
Watch gardener Will Wallace plant bare root roses in the Cranford Rose Garden. Read How to Plant Bare Root Roses (Video)
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Bloom Alert: A Cherry Lost and Found
A rediscovered cherry tree is in bloom near Cherry Esplanade. Read Bloom Alert: A Cherry Lost and Found
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Bloom Alert: Pussy Willows (Video)
These weird and wonderful willows are blooming in the Garden. Read Bloom Alert: Pussy Willows (Video)