Plants & Gardens Blog

Tropical Storm Isaias caused extensive tree damage, not just in the Garden, but throughout the city. Strong winds damaged limbs and destroyed entire trees heavy with wet summer foliage. Read › Crews Continue Work After Tropical Storm Isaias

Savor the play of spring light and colors, the sounds of birds and pollinators at work, and the fantastical profusion of blooms in this delightful video of the Rose Garden in June. Read › Rose Garden Visit (Video)

The Lilac Collection is in bloom for the first spring in its new location.

Read › Lilacs in Bloom in Their New Home

Blooming at an historic and bittersweet moment, this rare planting of more than 300 peonies first arrived from Japan is 2002 and has persevered despite many unexpected setbacks. Read › The Colorful Story of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Japanese Tree Peonies

Take a leisurely stroll along Cherry Walk and throughout Cherry Esplanade in this delightful video. Read › Cherry Esplanade Walk (Video)

As the famous Kanzan cherry trees approach peak bloom, some wonderful later-blooming cultivars are also blossoming, like fragrant ‘Taki-Nioi’ and greenish-flowered ‘Ukon’. Read › Notice How Each Flowering Cherry Cultivar is Different

Take a closer look at the Japanese Garden on a sunny spring day. Read › Japanese Garden in Spring (Video)

The history of life on Earth can be unbelievably daunting to comprehend. Paleobotanist Jamie Boyer explains plant evolution by focusing on a few key points. First, a look at the humble origins of plants and their incredible transition from water to land.

Read › Great Moments in Plant Evolution, Part 1: Plants Invade the Land

Enjoy an immersive walk through Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, complete with cherry blossoms. Read › Stroll through the Japanese Garden in Bloom (Video)

Watch as Desert Pavilion curator Caitlin Ndoye introduces us to BBG’s unique and important collection of plant specimens from the world’s desert and arid regions. Read › Desert Pavilion at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)