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Cranford Rose Garden at Peak Bloom (Video)
Cranford Rose Garden curator Will Wallace shares highlights of the garden at peak bloom.
By BBG Staff -
An Annual Border in Mondrian’s Style
This year's bulb arrangement was inspired by the early-20th-century De Stijl art movement.
By Sarah Schmidt -
How Did the Cherries, Magnolias, and Other Plants Handle the Snowstorm?
A late winter snowstorm hit after an unusually mild February. How did the Garden's plants handle the stress?
By Sarah Schmidt -
What Are Pussy Willows, Anyway?
These little nubs are an early sign of spring, but what is their botanical role?
By Ashley Gamell -
A Brief History of the Osborne Garden
The semiformal Osborne Garden is the first space visitors pass through upon entering Brooklyn Botanic Garden via the Eastern Parkway entrance. This Italianate garden features an emerald lawn framed by wisteria-draped pergolas.
By BBG Staff -
Pondlife: What Lives in the Water Here?
Biologist Sally Warring took samples from the pools on Lily Pool Terrace and Water Garden pond and filmed the fascinating microbial worlds that exist in them both.
By Sally Warring -
What Kinds of Plants Grow in the Water Garden?
Riparian plants don't float like water-lilies. They grow at the water's edge, where they help clean the water and prevent erosion.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Talking with Artist Shayne Dark
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's current artist in residence explains the inspiration behind his work, how he chooses materials, and how he goes about installing such large, complex pieces.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Annual Border: The Right Plants for Your Microclimate
The Garden's Annual Border includes a wide range of site conditions within a relatively small space. How did our curator choose plants to suit each spot?
By Wayken Shaw -
Cherry Trees in Japanese Folklore
Cherry trees and blossoms have a special significance in Shinto and Buddhist traditions. They often symbolize the impermanence of life, but they can also represent violence or even death.
By Brian Funk
