Plant Talk

The First Children’s Gardening Book—in Latin

Posted in History & People, Inside our Collections

The Mertz Library recently acquired a 1545 edition of a children’s book, De Re Hortensi Libellus. Originally published in 1535, it is thought to be ... Read More

Prep Your Garden for Next Year with Cover Crops

Posted in How To, Videos

It's time to prep your garden beds for the winter to come, and that means cover crops! Read More

Building a Trellis with Che’Von Cooper

Posted in How To, Videos

Thinking about adding a trellis or two to your garden—but don't know where to start? Read More

Calling all Teachers for Virtual and In-Person Teacher Development Programs

Posted in What's On at NYBG

Explore your passion for culture, food, and plants in our upcoming professional learning courses. Read More

A Therapeutic Garden Grows in Amagansett, LI

Posted in History & People

“My family has had a house in Amagansett since the 1960s that I’ve visited every summer, but I was always too busy raising my kids ... Read More

Transplanting and Direct Sowing

Posted in How To, Videos

Now that you know how to start seeds indoors, it's time to learn how to move your young plants out into your garden. Read More

Sowing Seeds Indoors

Posted in How To, Videos

Hoping to get into vegetable gardening this summer? Start off on the right foot by getting your seeds going indoors. Read More

How to Incorporate Compost in Your Garden

Posted in How To, Videos

Having rich soil goes a long way⁠ in a vegetable garden—and that's where compost can come in handy. Read More

How to Turn In Your Cover Crops

Posted in How To, Videos

There's still time to get your vegetable beds prepared for spring and summer crops. Read More