Holiday Trees
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Mulch Ado
Bring your holiday tree to MulchFest this weekend. BBG will be there.
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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?
By Kerry Barringer -
Fashionable Firs
What’s the most popular Christmas tree species? BBG’s Tree Key may provide a clue.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Terrarium: A New Exhibit at BBG
Terrariums have captivated people since the first one was accidentally created in 1829. A new exhibit on view now at BBG shows how far these “gardens in a bottle” have come since then.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Dishing Dirt on BBG’s Horticulture Internship
I’d wanted to be a hort intern ever since I first heard about the position, but I definitely don’t remember “hauling logs” mentioned in the job description.
By James Rowell -
Behind the Scenes: Planting Bulbs
BBG staff dug 7,500 holes in the Garden last month. Why? To plant spring bulbs, of course.
By Sarah Schmidt -
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 -
Tiger Orchid Becomes the Latest Media Darling
BBG's gigantic, rare tiger orchid continues to bloom—and captivate the press.
By Kate Blumm -
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.
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Fall Color for Bonsai
Viewing the bonsai in BBG’s C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum accentuates the feeling of fall.
By Julian Velasco