BBG Gardens & Collections
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Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
Look for signs of microscopic life in the Garden and beyond. Read › Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
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Bloom Alert: Rock Garden
Azaleas, tulips, columbines, and more are in bloom in the Rock Garden in spring. Read › Bloom Alert: Rock Garden
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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 › Hanami: Cherry Blossom Culture in Japan
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Bloom Alert: Early-Spring Flowers
Look for these early-spring blooms in or near the Shakespeare Garden. Read › Bloom Alert: Early-Spring Flowers
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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 › Darwin’s Orchid in Bloom
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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 › Get to Know These Buds
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What Is That Colored Light Coming from the Greenhouses?
Multispectrum LED lights have been installed in BBG's greenhouses. They're very efficient and use the parts of the light spectrum most beneficial to plants. Read › What Is That Colored Light Coming from the Greenhouses?
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Know These Trees by Their Bark
Winter is a good time to study trees closely and get to know them by their bark and bare form. Read › Know These Trees by Their Bark
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Poinsettias and Their Relatives
Poinsettias are part of the euphorbia, or spurge, family. See some lovely specimens in the Entry House of the Steinhardt Conservatory. Read › Poinsettias and Their Relatives
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Botanical Dyes
The intricate knotted plant hangers used in the Steinhardt Conservatory winter display are made from ropes dyed with plants. Read › Botanical Dyes
