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Exploration and Inspiration with the Dougherty Sculpture
On Wednesday evening BBG members were able to enjoy the garden and explore Patrick Dougherty's woven-wood sculpture.
By Rebecca Bullene -
Water-lilies at BBG
Earlier this August, curator Cayleb Long put on his waders and hopped into the north and south pools of Lily Pool Terrace to get some up-close-and-personal shots of some of this season’s water-lily standouts.
By Rebecca Bullene -
Artist’s Talk on Wednesday, August 18
Garden members will have an opportunity to attend an artist's talk with Patrick Dougherty this Wednesday, August 18 at 7 p.m.
By Rebecca Bullene -
Taking a Short Break
Patrick Dougherty will be back at work next week. Stop by to see him and the crew finishing the stickwork.
By BBG Staff -
First Section of Installation Complete
Scaffolding was removed from the first completed section of the Dougherty installation.
By Rebecca Bullene -
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
