History & People

Victory Gardens Make a Comeback

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Along with new phrases such as social distancing and flattening the curve, a term from America’s past has been popping up in recent weeks: victory ... Read More

Daylight Studies—an Emerging Discipline

Posted in History & People, Plant Science

Daylight surrounds us, and much of life, both plant and human, depends on it. The many dimensions of daylight have recently become an emerging field ... Read More

Explore the Works of Our 2015 Exhibition with “Faces of Frida”

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"Faces of Frida,” a virtual exhibition, brings together over 800 artworks, biographical artifacts, and more from the life of Frida Kahlo—including a gallery of vivid ... Read More

Women’s History Month: Jamaica Kincaid

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As part of Women’s History Month at NYBG, we’re spotlighting women in the world of plants. This week, meet Jamaica Kincaid, an accomplished gardener and ... Read More

NYBG’s Jodie Colón Receives H. Clark Gregory Award

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Awarded each year by the U.S. Composting Council, the H. Clark Gregory Award is a prestigious recognition for individuals who have displayed outstanding service to ... Read More

The Hand Lens Explores Black Botany

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Throughout Black History Month, The Hand Lens—a home for the many stories told by NYBG's historic collections in the Steere Herbarium and beyond—has hosted a ... Read More

#plantlove: Leslie Coleman, Plant Information Specialist

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As part of #plantlove at NYBG, we’re talking with people from all over the Garden about what inspires their passion for plants. Today, meet Leslie ... Read More

#plantlove: Jessica Tobon, Outreach & Education Coordinator for the NYC Compost Project

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As part of #plantlove at NYBG, we’re talking with people from all over the Garden about what inspires their passion for plants and our environment. ... Read More

#plantlove: Heather Lorusso, School of Professional Horticulture Class of 2021

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As part of #plantlove at NYBG, we’re talking with people from all over the Garden about what inspires their passion for plants. Today, meet Heather ... Read More

Celebrating the Works of Women at NYBG

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Women’s History Month is underway, and here at NYBG we’re celebrating countless contributions to the Garden’s missions in science, art, horticulture, and so much more ... Read More