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Fashionable Firs
What’s the most popular Christmas tree species? BBG’s Tree Key may provide a clue.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Terrarium: A New Exhibit at BBG
Terrariums have captivated people since the first one was accidentally created in 1829. A new exhibit on view now at BBG shows how far these “gardens in a bottle” have come since then.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Dishing Dirt on BBG’s Horticulture Internship
I’d wanted to be a hort intern ever since I first heard about the position, but I definitely don’t remember “hauling logs” mentioned in the job description.
By James Rowell -
Behind the Scenes: Planting Bulbs
BBG staff dug 7,500 holes in the Garden last month. Why? To plant spring bulbs, of course.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Beautifully Photographed by BBG Visitors
When BBG’s staff was searching for themes for our 2012 calendar, we came up with an intriguing question: What would happen if we tapped into the amazing pool of talented photographers who document the Garden?
By Claire Hansen -
Tiger Orchid Becomes the Latest Media Darling
BBG's gigantic, rare tiger orchid continues to bloom—and captivate the press.
By Kate Blumm -
A Rare and Beautiful Event: Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Tiger Orchid Blooms
The 300-pound tiger orchid at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is now producing a magnificent display of yellow-and-brown-spotted blossoms.
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Fall Color for Bonsai
Viewing the bonsai in BBG’s C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum accentuates the feeling of fall.
By Julian Velasco -
Autumn in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden
Momijigari is the Japanese tradition of autumn leaf viewing. Each fall in Japan, nature lovers visit gardens, parks, and natural areas to admire gorgeous leaf colors.
By Brian Funk -
Teen Apprentices Grow…and Grow
Visit an upcoming open house to learn about BBG’s Garden Apprentice Program. GAP teens learn about urban farming, science, and the environment while working in one of the most exciting public gardens in the world.
By BBG Staff
