Plant Talk

Plants as Liberation: Joshua Bennett

Posted in History & People, Videos

Our Plants as Liberation Series continues this #BlackHistoryMonth with an interview featuring renowned poet Joshua Bennett, whose "The Bond of Live Things Everywhere" poetry exhibit ... Read More

Announcing The Orchid Show: Natural Heritage

Posted in Videos, What's On at NYBG

Breaking news—we're overjoyed to announce The Orchid Show: Natural Heritage, opening February 18, 2023, only at NYBG! Read More

Branch Out from the Ordinary This Holiday

Posted in Videos, What's On at NYBG

Branch out from the ordinary this holiday with a visit to New York’s favorite seasonal escape! Read More

The Bond of Live Things Everywhere with Joshua Bennett

Posted in History & People, Videos

"This project started as a dream, well over a decade ago ... I've been writing for about that long about what I've called the Black ... Read More

Plants as Liberation: Suhaly Bautista-Carolina

Posted in History & People, Videos

"Justice is so central to what we are seeing in the world right now, and solidarity is so critical." Read More

Plants as Liberation: Leah Penniman

Posted in History & People, Videos

Hear from Leah Penniman, Cofounder and Farm Director of Soul Fire Farm, as she talks with Arvolyn Hill about the pumpkin of Haiti that featured ... Read More

Juneteenth Celebration at NYBG!

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The weather forecast this holiday weekend calls for clear skies and comfortable afternoons—perfect for celebrating Juneteenth with us here in the Bronx! Read More

Starting June 4, Your Table Is Waiting at NYBG!

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Videos

We're just around the corner from the kick-off of our next major summer exhibition, Around the Table: Stories of the Foods We Love. Read More

Rooted in Plants: Dr. Janaki Ammal

Posted in History & People, Videos

Janaki Ammal (1897–1984) was the first woman from India to earn a doctorate in botany in America, and with her knowledge in plant breeding she ... Read More

Plants as Liberation: Frances Perez-Rodriguez

Posted in History & People, Videos

"We're able to work with and depend on plants in ways that we can't depend on our food system, our current healthcare system ... It ... Read More