The NYBG Farmers Market will be canceled Wednesday, June 25. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 2; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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As summer warms up, we're cooling off in some of t

As summer warms up, we're cooling off in some of the shadiest spots in the Garden. 🌲🌤️

The Thain Forest is the place to be for miles of trails that take you out of the city and put you among the sun-dappled paths of our 50-acre, old-growth woodland. And the Native Plant Garden is a perfect escape to find a bench, open a book, and relax to the sound of wildlife among one of our greenest collections.

Where's your favorite spot to beat the heat?

The #SummerSolstice is here, and on the shortest n

The #SummerSolstice is here, and on the shortest night of the year, we're celebrating in style for Starry Nights—kicking off at 7:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday! 🍹✨

Come grab a cocktail and light bites for purchase as you explore Van Gogh's Flowers beautifully lit after dark—indoors and out—and stay for live performances, music that evokes the Parisian bistros Van Gogh frequented, and, conditions permitting, a stunning illuminated drone show overhead that brings the artist's masterpieces to life.

You deserve a night out to remember! Get tickets for June 20, 21, and future dates through link in bio.

#StarryNights #VanGoghsFlowers

We're open today for Juneteenth and the last day o

We're open today for Juneteenth and the last day of spring, and it's a gorgeous time to spend an afternoon with nature. 🌱

The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden is FULL of color right now, and with Van Gogh's Flowers and all the lush greenery of the coming summer to explore, there's a perfect day waiting for you in our 250 acres!

The NYBG Farmers Market is back for a beautiful su

The NYBG Farmers Market is back for a beautiful summer of local produce, fresh baked goods, and treats from vendors throughout our region! 🥦🥖🍓

Stop by the Garden every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to stock up on seasonal favs, and don’t forget that we have a new CSA available from our friends at @SubEdgeFarm, with 18 weeks of organic fruits and vegetables boxed up for you. Learn more about our rotating vendors and more through link in bio.

Celebrate the #SummerSolstice as the sun sets duri

Celebrate the #SummerSolstice as the sun sets during Starry Nights, this Friday and Saturday—and on new dates throughout summer! 💫🎨

On the longest night of the year, we’re filling the sky with color and light during a dazzling drone show which—conditions permitting—is the awe-inspiring finale to these after-dark outings at Van Gogh’s Flowers. Come grab a cocktail for purchase to sip as you enjoy live music and dance, snap a summer selfie among our gigantic sunflower displays, and welcome a new season under the gentle lights of the Haupt Conservatory.

Get tickets for this weekend and our just-added dates in July, August, and September through link in bio.

#StarryNights #VanGoghsFlowers

This week on Plant People, we get right to the roo

This week on Plant People, we get right to the root of our coastlines—specifically the roots of mangrove forests. 🌊🌿

Listen in as NYBG’s Dr. Brad Oberle shares what makes these oceanside forests so important, from their role in carbon sequestration to fighting coastal erosion and providing habitat for marine animals. Oberle’s worked around the world in an effort to restore these forests, and it’s to the benefit of each and every one of us that they continue to thrive.

Hit the link in our bio to listen to Season 2 of plant people, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

#PlantPeople

If you don’t have space for a full garden, conta

If you don’t have space for a full garden, container planting is your best bet! Come learn how to get started with @thesill. 🪴🌼

Together with Paris, The Sill’s Head of Plant Education, and Annie, our Manager of the Edible Academy, come learn about how to start a garden on a terrace or a balcony—with tips on how to work with limited space, as well as the best soil mixtures, container sizes, and plants to make use of. Happy gardening!

This weekend, get Dad out of the house and into Ne

This weekend, get Dad out of the house and into New York City’s most beautiful 250 acres as our celebration of Vincent van Gogh’s love of nature continues. There’s plenty to explore as you discover a lawn of monumental sunflowers, large-scale contemporary art indoors and out, and of course the lush landscapes of the Garden that signal summer’s arrival.

Get your tickets now through link in bio.

#VanGoghsFlowers #VanGogh #FathersDay

Join us this Friday and Saturday as we light up th

Join us this Friday and Saturday as we light up the sky over the Garden for Starry Nights! 💫

Conditions permitting, these special evenings feature a dazzling drone show overhead that reimagines Van Gogh's masterpieces in a vivid dance of color and light. And there's plenty to experience besides, with live music and performers, plus cocktails, mocktails, and light bites for purchase that'll make you feel like you're celebrating in one of the French bistros the artist frequented.

Come experience Van Gogh's Flowers lit up after dark, and close out spring in style. Get your tickets for June 20, 21, and future dates through link in bio.

#StarryNights #VanGoghsFlowers #VanGogh

It’s not often you find yourself wandering throu

It’s not often you find yourself wandering through a fairytale, but the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at peak color comes pretty close. 🌹🤩

With over 650 varieties to see in full bloom, now’s the time to make your way to this classic collection, where you can stop and smell the roses as long as you’d like. Be sure to keep an eye out for our newest star, the @marthastewart rose!

We’re back with answers to more of your gardenin

We’re back with answers to more of your gardening questions as NYBG and @thesill team up to help you grow your green thumb—and this time we’ve got some beginner-friendly plants to help you get started. 🥬

Join Annie Novak, Manager of our Edible Academy, alongside Paris Lalicata, Head of Plant Education at The Sill, as they talk easy-peasy food plants. Cilantro and strawberries some of the simplest options to get your garden going when you’re not sure where to begin.

Stay tuned for more as we close out spring!

Van Gogh’s Flowers is calling—and as we enter

Van Gogh’s Flowers is calling—and as we enter late spring, it’s changing every day! 🌻🌿

Our newest exhibition transforms the Haupt Conservatory and its surroundings with the natural beauty that inspired Vincent van Gogh’s world-renowned paintings. As the seasons change, so too do our botanical displays! Come experience our field of monumental sunflowers as it grows and blooms, see the actual flowers that inspired Van Gogh filling our Perennial Garden with color, and explore large-scale contemporary art that gives you the perfect photo op for your day out.

Van Gogh’s Flowers continues through October 26.

#VanGoghsFlowers #VanGogh

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