Enjoy views of Bluebell Wood at peak bloom. Read Bluebell Wood (Video)
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsVideos
Bluebell Wood (Video)
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsVideos
Cranford Rose Garden at Peak Bloom (Video)
Cranford Rose Garden curator Will Wallace shares highlights of the garden at peak bloom. Read Cranford Rose Garden at Peak Bloom (Video)
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsVideos
An Annual Border in Mondrian’s Style
This year's bulb arrangement was inspired by the early-20th-century De Stijl art movement. Read An Annual Border in Mondrian’s Style
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsClimate Change & Sustainability
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 How Did the Cherries, Magnolias, and Other Plants Handle the Snowstorm?
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsChildren & Families
What Are Pussy Willows, Anyway?
These little nubs are an early sign of spring, but what is their botanical role? Read What Are Pussy Willows, Anyway?
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsUrban Gardening & EcologyVideos
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 Pondlife: What Lives in the Water Here?
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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 What Kinds of Plants Grow in the Water Garden?
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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 Talking with Artist Shayne Dark
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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 Annual Border: The Right Plants for Your Microclimate
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsCherry Blossoms
Cherry Trees in Japanese Folklore
Cherry trees and blossoms have a special significance in Shinto and Buddhist traditions. They often symbolize the impermanence of life, but they can also represent violence or even death. Read Cherry Trees in Japanese Folklore