Plants & Gardens Blog
BBG Gardens & Collections
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The Centennial Annual Border Display
In honor of BBG’s centennial, Cayleb Long developed displays for the Annual Border inspired by plants and design styles popular at the time of BBG’s inception in 1910. Read The Centennial Annual Border Display
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Rose Highlights of BBG
With more than 5,000 rosebushes of nearly 1,400 different species and varieties, the Cranford Rose Garden is home to one of largest and most diverse rose collections in the country. Below are five not-to-be missed highlights to look for on your visit. Chosen for their scent, color, and style, these are some of the best roses at BBG. Read Rose Highlights of BBG
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Tulip Time
The tulips planted in the Annual Bed have begun to open and create a gorgeous and exotic color display in the Lily Pool Terrace. Read Tulip Time
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March is Magnolia Month!
It’s a beautiful day in the Judith D. Zuk Magnolia Plaza at BBG! Many of the trees are in bloom creating a space that smells as good as it looks. Read March is Magnolia Month!
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The BBG Orchid Collection
The BBG has long been known for its diverse and numerous orchid collection. With over 6,000 plants and growing, visitors can often see a wide variety of blooming flowers even at the height of winter. Read The BBG Orchid Collection
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Cranford Rose Garden (Video)
Witness three days in June at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Cranford Rose Garden.
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Big City, Big Trees: Caucasian Wingnut
Learn more about this impressive tree with a funny name. Read Big City, Big Trees: Caucasian Wingnut
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2006 Titan Arum Bloom (Video)
Watch as the rare corpse flower, Amorphophallus titanum, blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden in August, 2006. Read 2006 Titan Arum Bloom (Video)
