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Restored Watercolors Return to Garden Archives

Posted in History & People, Inside our Collections

The Lord & Burnham Company was the premier builder of glasshouse structures in North America during the 19th and 20th centuries. The firm’s largest project ... Read More

Treasures of the Rare Book Collection: Francis Bacon’s ‘Of Gardens’

Posted in History & People, Inside our Collections

Bacon addressed a vast array of subjects in his writings. Among them, he summed up his thoughts as to the ideal princely garden in his ... Read More

Uncovering Historic Daffodils at The New York Botanical Garden

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Daffodil Hill has been stewarded by many curators and horticulturists throughout its history, all whose unique tastes and preferences have helped shape the collection into ... Read More

NYBG’s Scientific Research in Puerto Rico: More Than a Century of Fruitful Collaboration

Posted in History & People, Inside our Collections, Plant Science

The New York Botanical Garden has a long and fruitful history of collaborative floristic research in Puerto Rico that dates back to the beginning of ... Read More

Is Birding a Lark?: A Conversation with Debbie Becker

Posted in Environment & Conservation, Inside our Collections, Videos

“If everyone went bird watching, we would have a more peaceful and united world,” claims NYBG’s long-time birdwalk guide Debbie Becker. Read More

Botánica Plants Have Deep Roots in Local Communities

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Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the contributions of Hispanic Americans and their cultures, which have roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Africa, ... Read More

Growing a Piece of the Caribbean at NYBG

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It was a sunny day in October of 1999 when we visited The New York Botanical Garden for the first time. Read More

What’s Beautiful Now: Clavija in the Conservatory

Posted in Inside our Collections, What's Beautiful Now

There's incredible floral color happening right now in the Haupt Conservatory. Read More

Explore Black Botany: The Nature of Black Experience

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Explore our online exhibit, Black Botany: The Nature of Black Experience, which seeks to acknowledge the complex relationship between enslaved Black people, nature, and the ... Read More

Journey Through Summer

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Take a virtual tour through The New York Botanical Garden’s summer sensations with Todd Forrest, Arthur Ross Vice President for Horticulture and Living Collections. Read More