Here in the Garden, there’s a special kind of delight in encountering fruit on the cusp of ripeness. Read Fruits on the Cusp
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Fruits on the Cusp
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Fawcett Terrace in Bloom
At the height of summer, Fawcett Terrace is bursting with color and texture. Read Fawcett Terrace in Bloom
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A Plant Palette for Hungry Birds
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
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A Garden for Hummingbirds
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
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Bloom Alert: Rose Garden
Be sure to visit the Cranford Rose Garden in June. The collection is at peak bloom. Read Bloom Alert: Rose Garden
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Bloom Alert: Shakespeare Garden
Foxgloves, peonies, and tall bearded irises adorn the Shakespeare Garden as spring turns into summer. Read Bloom Alert: Shakespeare Garden
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Bluebell Wood Idyll (Video)
Immerse yourself in waves of sweet-smelling blue blossoms as you explore Bluebell Wood at peak bloom in this mesmerizing video by cinematographer Nic Petry. Read Bluebell Wood Idyll (Video)
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Design Ideas for Your Shady Urban Garden
City gardens are usually in partial or deep shade, so plants that thrive on the forest floor and in the shade of taller trees can be planted here to model a natural woodland ecosystem. Read Design Ideas for Your Shady Urban Garden
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Magnolia ‘Evamaria’: Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s First Magnolia Introduction
Magnolia × brooklynensis ‘Evamaria’ was the Garden’s first magnolia introduction, patented in 1968. Read Magnolia ‘Evamaria’: Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s First Magnolia Introduction
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These Flowering Trees Are Not Cherries
Apricots, peaches, magnolias, and other trees flower in the spring. Can you tell them apart from cherries? Read These Flowering Trees Are Not Cherries