BBG Gardens & Collections

Watch BBG’s Living Roof Come to Life (Video)

A month of soil dispersal, planting, watering, and a surprise snowfall has been condensed into this fun, two-minute time-lapse video.

History of the Native Flora Garden

Winter in the Children’s Garden

We prepare portions of the Children's Garden for the cold by covering crops with fabric and plastic. That way kids in our classes can so some harvesting year-round.

Winter Berries, Why Are You Still Here?

Berries that linger well into winter are lovely to behold. But why exactly have these plants developed this characteristic?

Behind the Scenes: Planting Bulbs

BBG staff dug 7,500 holes in the Garden last month. Why? To plant spring bulbs, of course.

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?

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.

Fall Color for Bonsai

Viewing the bonsai in BBG’s C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum accentuates the feeling of fall.

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.

A Children’s Garden of Wildflowers

Favorite native perennials in the Discovery Garden.