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First Section of Installation Complete
Scaffolding was removed from the first completed section of the Dougherty installation.
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Weaving a Nest
This morning I had the chance to volunteer to weave sticks (some the size of small trees!) and I have to rave about the experience. What a terrific way to step out of the office and into the Garden.
By Leslie Findlen -
August Garden Cocktail Night
Photos from BBG's August Garden Cocktail Night for Members
By Rebecca Bullene -
Day Five of the Dougherty Installation
With the scaffolding now in place and volunteers working through the weekend and Monday, the Patrick Dougherty installation is starting to take shape.
By Rebecca Bullene -
Patrick Dougherty Installation in Progress
Work has begun on-site at BBG for Patrick Dougherty's sculptural installation.
By Rebecca Bullene -
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.
By Elizabeth Peters -
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.
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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
