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Harvesting Woody Plant Material on Staten Island
For three days in early August, a group of intrepid volunteers helped harvest the saplings that will become artist Patrick Dougherty's latest construction, a woven-wood sculpture created in honor of BBG's Centennial.
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A Citrus Container Garden
This leafy low-maintenance container garden will keep citrus lovers happy all summer. Harvest the leaves for salads, teas, and cooking throughout the summer (they’re most aromatic just before the plants bloom), or dry them for later use.
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The Lilies of the Monocot Border
There’s always something blooming at BBG, and the past two weeks have been the Monocot Border’s time to shine.
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Repotting the Tiger Orchid
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.
By Rebecca Bullene -
Curating a Rose Garden
Read Marie Viljoen's article for AOL’s shelterpop about the Cranford Rose Garden and its curator Sarah Owens.
By Rebecca Bullene -
Linnaean Libation League
BBG’s quarterly Linnaean Libation League event series returns Thursday, July 15 with NIGHT OF THE MAYFLIES.
By BBG Staff -
July Garden Cocktail Night
View photos from BBG's July Garden Cocktail Night.
By Rebecca Bullene -
Free Discovery Workshops Launch for the Summer
Discovery Workshops launch on July 1—free garden-based workshops for kids in the Discovery Garden!
By BBG Staff -
Native Plant Month at BBG
This July, join BBG in a monthlong exploration of the plants that thrive in the backyards, parks, and natural spaces of NYC.
By Rebecca Bullene -
BBG’s New Herb Garden Is Open!
After two years of construction, BBG’s new Herb Garden opened to the public the first week of June.
By Rebecca Bullene
