BBG Gardens & Collections
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Revisiting the Plant Family Collection
The Plant Family Collection is open again. It retains its historical design principles while incorporating a new brook as part of the Garden's water conservation efforts. Read More ›
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Escaped from the Compost Bin!
One of the most vigorous plants at the Garden this fall is growing not in one of the display beds but in a compost heap. Read More ›
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Bloom Alert: Discovery Garden
Late-blooming flowers, interesting seed heads, and colorful foliage are among its autumn attractions. Read More ›
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Bloom Alert: Annual Border
See late summer highlights from this year's Annual Border. Read More ›
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Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
Look for signs of microscopic life in the Garden and beyond. Read More ›
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Bloom Alert: Rock Garden
Azaleas, tulips, columbines, and more are in bloom in the Rock Garden in spring. Read More ›
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Hanami: Cherry Blossom Culture in Japan
Japanese traditions surrounding flowering cherries are a little different than the American versions. Picnics and sake are involved, and blooms are anticipated even more eagerly. Read More ›
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Bloom Alert: Early-Spring Flowers
Look for these early-spring blooms in or near the Shakespeare Garden. Read More ›
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Darwin’s Orchid in Bloom
An unusually shaped orchid from Madagascar inspired some of Charles Darwin's work on evolution. Brooklyn Botanic Garden's specimen is in bloom now. Read More ›
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Get to Know These Buds
No need to wait for spring flowers and foliage. Buds offer much to observe and appreciate right now. Read More ›
