Water Garden
Look for the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in this riparian environment.
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Gardens & Collections
Plants in Bloom
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New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England aster) in the Water Garden. Photo: Alvina Lai.
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Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ (oakleaf hydrangea) on Magnolia Plaza.Photo: Michael Stewart.
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Maidenhair Tree
Ginkgo biloba (madenhair tree) in the Cherry Walk & Cultivar Collection. Photo: Michael Stewart.
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Japanese Maple Cultivar
Acer palmatum ‘Scolopendrifolium’ (Japanese maple cultivar) in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden. Photo: Michael Stewart.
Garden News Blog
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How Do Trees Tell Time?
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Birds of Brooklyn: Black-Capped Chickadee
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Weed of the Month: Porcelain Berry
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Dissect a Pumpkin (Activity)
Garden Map
Gardens and Conservatories
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Herb Garden
Explore food plants from all over the world in the Herb Garden.
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Rock Garden
See woodland plants flourishing amid boulders deposited here during the last ice age.
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Plant Collection Data
Most species, subspecies, varieties, hybrids, and cultivars currently grown at Brooklyn Botanic Garden can be found in our Plant Collection database.
Image, top of page: Dave Allen