Plants & Gardens Blog

Gardener William Wallace uses a special rose-tying technique—called "the Sissinghurst method"—to create cloud-like works of art in the Cranford Rose Garden. Read › A Cane-Do Attitude in the Rose Garden

The 33 birdhouses featured in the Garden's For the Birds exhibition serve as homages to the artists' memories of home. Read › The Different Shapes of Home

For gardener Wayken Shaw, to experience Lily Pool Terrace is to appreciate not only the plant breeding history, but also “the sheer beauty" of the flowers. Read › Lily Pool Terrace at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)

While the Conservatory often serves as a warm oasis in winter months, summer is when the Tropical Pavilion is abundant with ripening fruits and flowers in bloom. Read › Treasures in the Tropical Pavilion

The Annual Border is profuse with blooms, with extra room for serendipity. Read › Annual Border in Bloom

Learn about the history of the Fragrance Garden and how its special, sensory plant palette engages individuals in the Garden’s Seasonal Highlights Memory Tours. Read › Fragrance Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)

Here in the Garden, there’s a special kind of delight in encountering fruit on the cusp of ripeness. Read › Fruits on the Cusp

At the height of summer, Fawcett Terrace is bursting with color and texture. Read › Fawcett Terrace in Bloom

A garden for wildlife can also be a beautiful garden. The theme of the Annual Border this year is plants for the birds. Read › A Plant Palette for Hungry Birds

This year, there is a special place in the Discovery Garden with containers specifically planted for the ruby-throated hummingbird. Read › A Garden for Hummingbirds