Plant Talk

Get to Know Cattails

Posted in Plant Science, Videos

Cattails are a familiar summer sight in wetlands—and they're full of unique adaptations for kids to discover. Read More

Virtual Walk Through the Rose Garden

Posted in Inside our Collections, Videos

Take a virtual summer stroll with us through the Rockefeller Rose Garden. Read More

Painting the Rose Garden: A Conversation with James Gurney 

Posted in History & People, Videos

Longtime plein-air painter and friend of the Garden James Gurney has guided and inspired many artists, as well as visitors, through NYBG’s annual Plein-Air Invitational. Read More

Life Under a Log

Posted in Plant Science, Videos

Kids can find complex natural worlds all around them—even under a log! Read More

Backyard Botany: Bleeding Heart

Posted in Plant Science, Videos

Have you spotted any hearts blooming in your yard? Read More

Journey Through Spring II

Posted in Videos, What's Beautiful Now

Enjoy our sequel to NYBG's popular Journey Through Spring video montage. 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

Revisiting NYBG’s 4th Annual Plein-Air Invitational: Sketching Lilacs with James Gurney

Posted in History & People, Videos

While we cannot come together this season to enjoy the artwork up close, we invite you to explore past plein-air painting activities at NYBG, and ... Read More

Take a Walk Through the Tree Peonies

Posted in Videos, What's Beautiful Now

Take a walk through some of spring's boldest blooms—the tree peonies. 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