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South African Bulbs in Bloom
BBG's special collection of South African bulbs is blooming in BBG's Warm Temperate Pavilion.
By Karla Chandler -
Bonsai at BBG
In nature, small details in the shape, texture, and size of a tree’s trunk and branches offer clues about the elements that guided it to grow a particular way. In bonsai, a tree’s form is guided by the work of the bonsai artist, who strives to inspire the viewer with this spirit of perseverance.
By Rebecca Bullene -
Snowstorm Photos
View photos from the January 27 snowstorm at BBG.
By Rebecca Bullene -
300-Pound Orchid Gets a New Basket (Video)
Repotting a normal sized plant is a hassle in its own right. But what if that plant weighs nearly 300 pounds and hangs over a three-foot deep pool?
By BBG Staff -
Peak Color in the Native Flora Garden
Stop by to enjoy the fall color at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, where the Native Flora Garden is at the apex of its autumnal display.
By Mark Fisher -
Peppers from the Herb Garden
The peppers are popping in BBG's Herb Garden!
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 -
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.
By Rebecca Bullene -
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.
By Rebecca Bullene -
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
