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A Cane-Do Attitude in the Rose Garden
Gardener William Wallace uses a special rose-tying technique—called "the Sissinghurst method"—to create cloud-like works of art in the Cranford Rose Garden.
By Kathryn Tam -
The Different Shapes of Home
The 33 birdhouses featured in the Garden's For the Birds exhibition serve as homages to the artists' memories of home.
By Kathryn Tam -
Lily Pool Terrace at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
For gardener Wayken Shaw, to experience Lily Pool Terrace is to appreciate not only the plant breeding history, but also “the sheer beauty" of the flowers.
By Kathryn Tam Michael Stewart -
Treasures in the Tropical Pavilion
While the Conservatory often serves as a warm oasis in winter months, summer is when the Tropical Pavilion is abundant with ripening fruits and flowers in bloom.
By Kathryn Tam -
Fragrance Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
Learn about the history of the Fragrance Garden and how its special, sensory plant palette engages individuals in the Garden’s Seasonal Highlights Memory Tours.
By Michael Stewart -
Fruits on the Cusp
Here in the Garden, there’s a special kind of delight in encountering fruit on the cusp of ripeness.
By Kathryn Tam -
Fawcett Terrace in Bloom
At the height of summer, Fawcett Terrace is bursting with color and texture.
By Kathryn Tam -
A Plant Palette for Hungry Birds
A garden for wildlife can also be a beautiful garden. The theme of the Annual Border this year is plants for the birds.
By Kathryn Tam -
Quiz: Can You Guess the Bird-Related Plant Names?
Guess the bird-related common names of these plants.
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A Garden for Hummingbirds
This year, there is a special place in the Discovery Garden with containers specifically planted for the ruby-throated hummingbird.
By BBG Staff
