Plants & Gardens Blog - Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A close-up of blooming asters, with a few small white flowers in the foreground and the background out of focus.

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?

By Claire Hansen

A giant leafy orchid in a hanging wooden pot.

Tiger Orchid Becomes the Latest Media Darling

BBG's gigantic, rare tiger orchid continues to bloom—and captivate the press.

By Kate Blumm

yellow and brown spotted tiger orchid flowers

BBG Gardens & Collections

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.

By BBG Staff

BBG Gardens & Collections

Fall Color for Bonsai

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

By Julian Velasco

red maple tree in fall color in a garden

BBG Gardens & Collections

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.

By Brian Funk

Urban Gardening

Teen Apprentices Grow…and Grow

Visit an upcoming open house to learn about BBG’s Garden Apprentice Program. GAP teens learn about urban farming, science, and the environment while working in one of the most exciting public gardens in the world.

By BBG Staff

A Snowy Surprise for Ghouls and Gourds

Last Saturday's strange snowstorm unfortunately coincided with our annual Halloween celebration, but—in true BBG style—the visitors, performers, and staff on hand didn't just head for the hills. Instead, we decamped to the Administration building, where the Xylofolks and Maracatu NY performed rousing sets that had everybody jumping!

By Kate Blumm