BBG Gardens & Collections
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Eight Magnolia Hybrids Bred by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The later-blooming magnolias on the plaza have an interesting history. Read More ›
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How Did the Cherries, Magnolias, and Other Plants Handle the Snowstorm?
A late winter snowstorm hit after an unusually mild February. How did the Garden's plants handle the stress? Read More ›
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What Are Pussy Willows, Anyway?
These little nubs are an early sign of spring, but what is their botanical role? Read More ›
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Pondlife: What Lives in the Water Here?
Biologist Sally Warring took samples from the pools on Lily Pool Terrace and Water Garden pond and filmed the fascinating microbial worlds that exist in them both. Read More ›
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What Kinds of Plants Grow in the Water Garden?
Riparian plants don't float like water-lilies. They grow at the water's edge, where they help clean the water and prevent erosion. Read More ›
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Talking with Artist Shayne Dark
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's current artist in residence explains the inspiration behind his work, how he chooses materials, and how he goes about installing such large, complex pieces. Read More ›
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Annual Border: The Right Plants for Your Microclimate
The Garden's Annual Border includes a wide range of site conditions within a relatively small space. How did our curator choose plants to suit each spot? Read More ›
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Arborist’s Pick: The Crabapple Tree That Went for a Walk
This gnarly, old crabapple has twisted itself over and put down roots 15 feet away from where it was originally planted 100 years ago. Read More ›
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Mikoshi: A Portable Shinto Shrine for BBG
This traditional handcrafted object is used in Shinto festivals in Japan. Learn more about its purpose. Read More ›
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Ambassadors Caroline Kennedy and Reiichiro Takahashi Plant a Cherry Tree at BBG
The lovely, white-blossomed cultivar is growing along the Japanese garden’s path just north of the viewing pavilion. Read More ›
