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If there isn’t a txt-speak acronym for “fear of missing out on a phenophase,” there ought to be one. Read More

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Spring Bloom Trackers Now Live!

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With spring upon us and the daffodils, cherry blossoms, and azaleas only just beginning to hint at the incredible show of color on the horizon, ... Read More

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Take a Virtual Tour of Spotlight on Orchids

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As we near the final week of Spotlight on Orchids in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, set off on a virtual tour of the event's ... Read More

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Journey Through Winter

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On the final day of winter, join Todd Forrest, Arthur Ross Vice President for Horticulture and Living Collections, for a look back on the ethereal ... Read More

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Journey Through Fall

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Take a look back on the splendor of this year's fall with a virtual tour of the season's Garden highlights. Read More

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Explore Fall Color

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With fall color at its peak, now is a great time to explore the Thain Forest. Read More

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What’s Beautiful Now: Kiku in Fall

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From traditional "kengai" (cascade) forms, to contemporary and imaginative butterflies, our Japanese kiku are the stars of fall. Read More

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What’s Beautiful Now: The Haupt Conservatory Reopened

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With the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory reopened to the public, make a weekend trip to rediscover our botanical escape in New York City. Read More

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Take a Virtual Summer Tour of the Conservatory Courtyard

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As we close out summer, discover the Conservatory Courtyards—one of the season's most picturesque collections. Read More

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What’s Beautiful Now: Clavija in the Conservatory

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

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The Plant Doc is in! 🌿 We're taking your home

The Plant Doc is in! 🌿

We're taking your home gardening and houseplant challenges and getting our NYBG experts' input. Reply with your question by Thursday morning. On Friday we'll follow up with answers, helping you keep your plants—like these golden shrimp plants in the lowland rain forest gallery of the Haupt Conservatory—thriving.

#Pachystachys lutea #plantlove

A bit of snow hasn't gotten in the way of lunch fo

A bit of snow hasn't gotten in the way of lunch for the Garden's squirrels. 🐿️

Winter may seem like a quiet season at the Garden, but after a good snowfall it's the perfect opportunity to see the bustle of wildlife, whether photographing birds in the bare trees, keeping an eye out for squirrels and chipmunks making their daily rounds, and even spotting the trails of footprints left by the many animals that call our 250 acres home.

#SquirrelAppreciationDay #plantlove

Looking for a new winter hobby? It's a great time

Looking for a new winter hobby? It's a great time to dive into the world of mushrooms at NYBG, whether online or in person! 🍄

Our upcoming fungi-focused #NYBGAdultEducation course offerings include everything from identifying winter mushrooms in our region to hands-on home growing instruction to keep your kitchen stocked all year long. Don't miss classes on the medicinal and psychedelic qualities of certain fungi hosted by renowned mycological minds like self-described "fun-guy" John Michelotti, and nature and food author @eugeniagbone—most recently seen on Netflix's hit show "Fantastic Fungi."

Hit the link in our bio to learn more and register.

#fungus #mushrooms #mycology #plantlove

'Tis the season for neotropical blueberry flowers

'Tis the season for neotropical blueberry flowers in the Haupt Conservatory.

While they may not look it, these plants in the Ericaceae family—native to South America—are cousins of the ones that produce everyone's favorite big blue berries found at the supermarket. Many of these neotropical varieties can be toxic, however, so the fruit they produce is for admiring and not eating!

Scout these out in the Upland Rain Forest Gallery of the Conservatory (they're hard to miss).

#Ceratostema silvicola #plantlove

The warmth of the Haupt Conservatory is the perfec

The warmth of the Haupt Conservatory is the perfect way to escape the cold for this long weekend. 🚂🌿

Get out of the chill and into a tropical wonderland of model trains and miniature wonders as the Holiday Train Show continues through January 23! We're open for the long weekend with three days of fun for any age, whether you're exploring our fan-favorite winter exhibition among the tropical greenery of our landmark Conservatory, taking the kids for adventures and activities with Evergreen Express, or staying for the after-dark excitement of NYBG GLOW with its live music, ice carving, and hot treats from the Bronx Night Market.

Hit the link in our bio to learn more and get your tickets while they're available.

#HTSNYBG #plantlove

Who's that parked in one of our crabapple trees? 🐥🦀🍎

Birders, sound off with your IDs!

#Malus 'Harvest Gold'

Get outside in the New Year as NYBG GLOW continues

Get outside in the New Year as NYBG GLOW continues at the Garden! ❄️✨

Keep the celebration going with 30% off tickets to our entirely outdoor evening adventures. NYBG GLOW continues this January with multiple nights to enjoy these after-dark events, with hot cocoa, drinks, fresh eats from the Bronx Night Market, and more. Explore a landscape of brilliantly lit displays—from the glowing Pollen Puffs to the mesmerizing Fluorescent Fungi—and create your picture-perfect photos, all while enjoying live music and ice carving by visiting artists.

Hit the link in our bio and use code GLOW30 for 30% off your tickets, but don't wait. Evenings do sell out!

#NYBGglow #plantlove

On a winter day in the Bronx it's much easier to s

On a winter day in the Bronx it's much easier to spot the birds perched in the leafless branches, like this little poof posing among the red chokeberry in the Perennial Garden.

Birders: what's your ID? 🐦

#Aronia arbutifolia #plantlove #nationalbirdday

Happy New Year from the Plant Doc and hello from t

Happy New Year from the Plant Doc and hello from the Haupt Conservatory! 🌿

Whether you've got an entire jungle at home or you're just looking to spruce up your first window sill plant, we're here to help. Leave your plant care questions in the comments by Thursday morning, and on Friday we'll get back to you with answers, making sure you can keep the botanical beauty in your life thriving through these chilly winter months.

#plantlove

Here's to a joyous New Year, with thanks for all o

Here's to a joyous New Year, with thanks for all of your support in 2021. We're looking ever forward in 2022! 🎉

#Pinus sylvestris

It might be a challenge to motivate yourself to pu

It might be a challenge to motivate yourself to put on your winter coat and get outside this season, but fans of NYBG’s cooler months know there is much to be appreciated this time of year. A world of treasures awaits those who seek the blissful solitude and quiet of the winter grounds.

Hit the link in our bio to hear from Marlon Co, NYBG's photographer, as he shares some of his favorite wintertime scenery to shoot in the Garden's outdoor collections.

Lespedeza capitata | Callicarpa japonica | Cornus sericea | Symphyotrichum laeve var. laeve | Acer palmatum 'Dissectum' | Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'

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Make Your New Year GLOW! 💡🎉 Winter is here,

Make Your New Year GLOW! 💡🎉

Winter is here, flurries are in the air, and evenings this holiday season are the perfect opportunity to discover a world of color and light at the Garden. As 2021 comes to an end, NYBG GLOW continues with nights on December 30 and January 1 this week, as well as select evenings through January 22.

Come enjoy these entirely outdoor events, complete with hot cocoa, drinks, fresh eats from the @BronxNightMarket, live music, and more. Hit the link in our bio to get your tickets!

#NYBGglow #plantlove