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Bloom Alert: Pussy Willows (Video)
These weird and wonderful willows are blooming in the Garden.
By Michael Stewart -
Can You Predict When the Cherries Will Blossom?
Brooklyn Botanic Garden does not have a crystal ball, but phenology can help you learn a little bit about bloom times.
By Sarah Schmidt -
An Unusually Warm Winter in Brooklyn
Temperatures in New York City were unusually mild this winter, which experts have associated with a complex combination of factors.
By Ellie Shechet -
Warm Temperate Pavilion at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
The Warm Temperate Pavilion is always a treat for the senses, but it might be at its most extraordinary during the late winter months.
By Michael Stewart -
What Are Gardeners Up to in the Winter?
In the winter season, BBG's outdoor gardeners are busy planning, organizing, pruning, and mulching.
By Laura Powell -
Get to Know These Buds
No need to wait for spring flowers and foliage. Buds offer much to observe and appreciate right now.
By Laura Powell -
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 -
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 -
Annual Border in Bloom
The Annual Border is profuse with blooms, with extra room for serendipity.
By Kathryn Tam
