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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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Not all plants reliably flower every year, and whe

Not all plants reliably flower every year, and when they do, they can take us by surprise. The butterfly tree, Erblichia odorata, is one such plant.
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Hit the link in our bio to learn about this exceedingly rare bloom that opened, however briefly, in the Upland Rain Forest house of the Haupt Conservatory after seven years growing there. Known in its native range of Mexico and Central America as the flor de fuego, or "flower of fire," it's just one of the many fascinating and unique plant species that you'll find in our diverse living collections.
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#Erblichia #plantlove

Founded in 1890 by Uhei Suzuki and three other nur

Founded in 1890 by Uhei Suzuki and three other nurserymen, the Yokohama Nursery pioneered modern horticulture in Japan—and that same year, they opened an office in San Francisco.
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From there, Yokohama Nursery became a household name in the trade, establishing offices in New York, London, and beyond, and introducing Western society to bonsai, Japanese maples and irises, and more. Hit the link in our bio to learn more about this important business in the history of horticulture, the conflicts it faced in World War II, and the beautifully illustrated plant catalogs they produced that we currently keep in the LuEsther T. Mertz Library.
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#Paeonia #NYBGLibrary #plantlove #nybgathome

The Plant Doctor is in! . We're taking your home g

The Plant Doctor is in!
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We're taking your home gardening and houseplant challenges and getting our NYBG experts' input. Leave your question here in the comments by Thursday morning. On Friday we'll follow up with answers, helping you keep your plants—like this #Wisteria—thriving both indoors and out.
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#plantlove #nybgathome #museumfromhome

Grab your binoculars and head outside—it's Globa

Grab your binoculars and head outside—it's Global Big Day.
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This annual celebration of all things avian (like these napping mallards) brings birders together from all over the world to document bird populations and their locations for conservation purposes. Last year more than 50,000 people from over 175 countries took part! Participating is as easy as downloading the eBird app.
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Hit the link in our bio to learn more and get started.
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#GlobalBigDay #birding #birds

Paper Flowers. Celebrate Mom this year with a hand

Paper Flowers. Celebrate Mom this year with a handcrafted gift that's easy for kids of all ages to make at home.
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Take a look back at last year's crafting video with Charles Zimmerman, our Herbarium Collections and Outreach Administrator, as he shows you how to bring a bit of spring indoors with a folded paper flower that will bloom as long as you need it to.
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#Rhododendron 'Dimity' #plantlove #nybgathome

Beginning May 21, join prominent authors, chefs, a

Beginning May 21, join prominent authors, chefs, and food historians for a new NYBG discussion series: The Food Dialogues.
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Moderated by award-winning journalist, culinary historian, and scholar @drjessicabharris, culinary stars such as @carlaphall, Michael Twitty (@thecookinggene), Von Diaz (@cocinacriolla), and other contemporary experts will re-examine and redefine our notions of heritage and identity through food. Hit the link in our bio to learn more and register.
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Antique Garden Furniture Fair: Pagoda Red. It's yo

Antique Garden Furniture Fair: Pagoda Red. It's your last chance to peruse the offerings of this year's Antique Garden Furniture Fair, taking place entirely online through tomorrow, May 7 at 12 p.m.
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Find inspiration for your own space with the help of @pagodared, one of our long-time dealers exhibiting virtually for this year's Fair. Learn about some of the pieces they have on offer right now, then hit the link in our bio to explore example pieces from several of our other renowned participating garden furniture and antique dealers. With appreciation to @lifeatbartlett for making the virtual event possible.
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#AGFFNYBG #plantlove #nybgathome

NYBG is eager to welcome children of all ages to e

NYBG is eager to welcome children of all ages to explore, plant, and investigate here at the Garden!
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Registration is now open for our 2021 programming, including Camps, Nature Explorers, and the Children's Gardening Program, with some new guidelines in place. Hit the link in our bio to learn more about these offerings for kids across a range of ages—including activities that take them out into nature, the vegetable garden, and more—and get registered while space is still available.
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#plantlove #AllInNYC

The initial ticket release for KUSAMA: Cosmic Natu

The initial ticket release for KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature has been extended, and tickets for visit dates through August 1, 2021 are now available. Details for August 3–October 31 tickets and separate interior access Infinity Mirrored Room tickets will be available in late spring.
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A Table Centerpiece with Putnam & Putnam. As our v

A Table Centerpiece with Putnam & Putnam. As our virtual Antique Garden Furniture Fair continues through this Friday, May 7, take a look at what @putnamflowers has put together for us this year, creating a brilliant floral centerpiece for our event that's inspired by a late 19th-century painting. Then hit the link in our bio to peruse the offerings for this year's fair from home, with furniture and antiques available from renowned dealers. With thanks to @lifeatbartlett for making the virtual fair possible.
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#AGFFNYBG #plantlove #nybgathome

For May's EcoQuest Challenge, we need the help of

For May's EcoQuest Challenge, we need the help of citizen scientists like you to track down Veronica, a genus in the Plantaginaceae family with about 500 individual species. Head through to the link in our bio to learn more, and help us track down plants like Pink Ivy-Leaves Speedwell (Veronica sublobata), with its tiny pink flowers and fuzzy stalks.
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#PlantLove #EcoQuest #EcoFlora #CityNatureChallenge

Our virtual Antique Garden Furniture Fair opens to

Our virtual Antique Garden Furniture Fair opens to the public today, Saturday, May 1.
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Kicking off a week of access to fine furniture, garden antiques, and rarities from a wide variety of renowned antique dealers. Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the offerings, peruse the exhibitors, and find your next home conversation piece. With much appreciation to @lifeatbartlett for making the virtual fair possible.
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#AGFFNYBG #plantlove #nybgathome