Plants & Gardens Blog

There’s always something blooming at BBG, and the past two weeks have been the Monocot Border’s time to shine. Read › The Lilies of the Monocot Border

On June 28, Aquatic House curator Dave Horak and members of the Horticulture staff repotted BBG’s Grammatophyllum speciosum, commonly known as the tiger orchid. Read › Repotting the Tiger Orchid

Read Marie Viljoen's article for AOL’s shelterpop about the Cranford Rose Garden and its curator Sarah Owens. Read › Curating a Rose Garden

After two years of construction, BBG’s new Herb Garden opened to the public the first week of June. Read › BBG’s New Herb Garden Is Open!

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

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

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

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!

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

Witness three days in June at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Cranford Rose Garden.

Read › Cranford Rose Garden (Video)