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With @NYBGShop now on Instagram, it’s easy to fi

With @NYBGShop now on Instagram, it’s easy to find the perfect gift from The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism (and it’s still a gift if you give it to yourself!) 🎁🌺

Hop over and give us a follow there to see the best new items from NYBG, including apparel, gardening gear of all sorts, home decor, specialty items from local makers, and of course—stunning live orchids and other diverse houseplants to bring nature into your home.

Even when you can’t make it to the Garden, the Shop’s always open online!

#OrchidNYBG #MexicanModernism

Episode 2 of our new season of Plant People is LIV

Episode 2 of our new season of Plant People is LIVE—and this week we’re talking something that’s on everyone’s radar: food. 🎧🍎

Join Dr. Alex McAlvay, Assistant Curator at NYBG’s Center for Plants, People, and Culture, and Dr. John de la Parra, Director of the Global Food Portfolio at the @rockefellerfdn, as they chat about the problems in modern agriculture (like monocrops!) that are threatening our food security worldwide. Together, they'll share some of the ways that historical farming methods might help solve these problems, diversifying our daily menu and making our food system more resilient against climate change.

Hit the link in our bio to listen to our podcast now, and be sure to like and subscribe to get Plant People directly to your device, with new episodes every other Monday.

#PlantPeople

On April 13, we’re all in on spring for Eggstrav

On April 13, we’re all in on spring for Eggstravaganza, an afternoon of seasonal fun for kids and families featuring a meet and greet with @officialpeppa and her brother George!

Bring your camera for a photo op with these beloved characters, then get outdoors to enjoy the colors of the season as a sea of flowers blooms throughout our 250 acres. Take part in an egg rolling competition, face painting and crafts, lawn games, and live music, and don’t miss food available for purchase on Daffodil Hill.

Come spend a day with us during one of the most beautiful times of year with tickets through link in bio.

#Eggstravaganza

This Saturday, March 22, we’re turning the spotl

This Saturday, March 22, we’re turning the spotlight on Orchid Nights—very literally. 🌺🔦

Experience The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism brilliantly lit up after dark, with colorful moments inspired by the Modernist architecture of Luis Barragán, and rare and unique orchid specimens throughout the Haupt Conservatory. Just look for them soaking up the limelight as you explore.

Afterwards, come dance with us! Save 20% on tickets to our March 22 or 29 events with code BLOOM20, and hit the Garden for a 21+ night out with your friends—you deserve it. 💃🍹

#OrchidNights #OrchidNYBG #MexicanModernism

A new season just dropped and we’re ready for sp

A new season just dropped and we’re ready for spring looks! 🌷🐝

As we celebrate the #SpringEquinox with another winter behind us, we’re only just starting to see the beauty of the season unfold. It starts with purple and white crocuses popping up to say hello, and before you know it, cherry blossoms, magnolias, and more are everywhere you look.

Hit the link in our bio to see the NEW bloom trackers we're rolling out this season, with more collections to come soon. It’s going to be a gorgeous spring bloom in NYC, and you know just where to find the best of it. 👀

#Crocus #Iris #Magnolia #Prunus mume @marlonco.photography

When you enter the Haupt Conservatory, you’ll fi

When you enter the Haupt Conservatory, you’ll find orchids every which way you go. 🧭🌺

During your visit to The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism, leave time to stop and soak in the scenery all throughout the galleries of our landmark glasshouse. The Aquatic House, with its hanging vines and the gentle sound of the fountain, is a favorite for stopping to sit and be present for a bit.

#OrchidNYBG #MexicanModernism #Phalaenopsis

With spring just around the corner, it won’t be

With spring just around the corner, it won’t be long before the Garden is FILLED with color like this! 🌼🌸🌷

From the cherry blossoms throughout our 250 acres, to the unmatched scenery of Daffodil Hill, the Perennial Garden, and Seasonal Walk, NYBG is weeks away from becoming an ocean of flowers. Stay tuned for the launch of this year’s bloom trackers to know exactly when the buds starts popping, and we’ll see you here soon.

See the show that @timeoutnewyork calls one of the

See the show that @timeoutnewyork calls one of the “best things to do in March!” The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism is a can’t-miss hit. 🌺

Our annual celebration of all things orchid is like spending a day in Mexico without even leaving NYC. Come welcome spring among thousands of wildly colorful orchids growing in and around displays that pay homage to the work of architect Luis Barragán.

Bring your camera and wear your best florals (ALWAYS groundbreaking this time of year)!

#OrchidNYBG #MexicanModernism

Plant People Season 2 is a go! In today’s episod

Plant People Season 2 is a go! In today’s episode, we talk NYC’s greenest borough, and the home of NYBG—The BRONX. 🌲🏙

Author and humorist Ian Frazier joins us on mic this week to chat about “Paradise Bronx: The Life & Times of New York’s Greatest Borough,” his new book and a love letter to our neck of the woods. Together we’ll navigate the Bronx’s complex past, from its historical landscapes and development to environmental and municipal neglect—and the resilience and creativity that have helped it bounce back time after time.

Hit the link in our bio to listen to the first episode of Season 2 now, with new episodes dropping every other Monday. And don’t forget to rate and subscribe!

#PlantPeople

Kicking off TODAY, March 6, and running through th

Kicking off TODAY, March 6, and running through this Sunday, March 9, Member Appreciation Days are some of the best ways to experience The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism! 🌺📸

Gear up for four days of fun including exclusive talks and tours, and take part in pop-up experiences and activities just for you—our thanks for our Members' vital support of our mission to educate, conserve, and connect with nature. If you haven't gotten your Membership yet, now's a great time to join, with free access to The Orchid Show and other major exhibitions as often as you like, all year round.

Learn more about the many benefits of Membership and join the Garden through the link in our bio.

#OrchidNYBG #MexicanModernism

When the sun sets and the lights of the Haupt Cons

When the sun sets and the lights of the Haupt Conservatory come up, The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism takes on a whole new vibe. 🌺🌅

This Saturday, March 8, leave your calendar open for Orchid Nights from 7 to 10 p.m. In the warmth of our landmark glasshouse, find yourself surrounded by thousands of vivid flowers framing displays inspired by the colorful designs of Mexican Modernist architect Luis Barragán. Grab one of our specialty cocktails and mocktails on offer, leave room for a bite from our Mexican-inspired menu—then make your way to the dance floor for the beats of Mexican cumbia sonidera.

It's the best way to get in the swing of spring as winter makes its exit! Tickets through link in bio.

#OrchidNights #OrchidNYBG #MexicanModernism

From the very first women gardeners at NYBG, to to

From the very first women gardeners at NYBG, to today's adventurous scientists and community-building urban agriculturists, there's plenty to explore during #WomensHistoryMonth at the Garden.

Throughout March, dive into the work that not only made the Garden the cultural institution it is today—but contributed to advancements in science, horticulture, and education that even now continue to steer our work to protect the planet and empower communities. Learn more through link in bio.

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