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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.

Are you a plant person? If you’re not quite sure

Are you a plant person? If you’re not quite sure, we can help get you there—with Season 2 of Plant People, dropping March 10! 🪴🎧

After an award-winning first season for NYBG’s podcast about the ways plants and people help each other thrive, we’re BACK with an all-new season of in-depth talks featuring gardeners, authors, scientists, and activists. Next Monday, jump back in with NYBG President Jennifer Bernstein as she dives deep into topics like global food security, gardening as resistance, extreme botany in the world’s most challenging environments—and of course, NYC’s greenest borough, The Bronx.

Haven’t listened to Season 1 yet? Hit the link in our bio to catch up, and be sure to rate and subscribe.

#PlantPeople

The finest night in floral design took over @thepl

The finest night in floral design took over @theplazahotel Thursday evening as we celebrated The Orchid Dinner—and it was a party to remember. 🪩🌺

Nearly 40 designers took on the theme of this year’s Orchid Show, creating tablescapes in homage to Mexican Modernism that were playful, clever, complex, and bursting with color! This event is ALWAYS a good time, and between the cocktails, dinner, and the rhythm of the dance floor, our guests raised more money than EVER in support of NYBG’s programs in plant science, education, and horticulture.

Catch a glimpse of the soaring inspiration right here, and see The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism for yourself at the Garden through April 27.

Our thanks to this year’s sponsors, @hearst and @verandamag.

#TheOrchidDinner #OrchidNYBG #MexicanModernism

Don’t worry, spring is closer than you think. Ju

Don’t worry, spring is closer than you think. Just ask the snowdrops. 🌱

In the Azalea Garden, Perennial Garden, and in spots throughout our 250 acres, you’ll find these February darlings starting to pop up and say hello (sometimes they show up a little early, but now’s their moment). Usually blooming into March, they close out winter ahead of spring’s big flower moment. They’re some of our favorite heralds of things to come!

#Galanthus

Among the thousands of vibrant flowers on view in

Among the thousands of vibrant flowers on view in The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism, you’ll find unique species representing Mexico’s sheer biodiversity. 🌿🌴

Including native plants in the genera Oncidium, Epidendrum, and Rhynchostele, to name a few, these orchids’ blooms range from flamboyant red flowers to tiny white inflorescences you’ll need to get up close to see. They’re a perfect example of just how diverse Orchidaceae—the second largest plant family on Earth—can be, whether the plants grow on the ground or up among the tree branches.

#OrchidNYBG #MexicanModernism #OrchidSeason

“Best Orchid Show ever.” Members and visitors

“Best Orchid Show ever.” Members and visitors have been thrilled with The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism—and it’s just waiting for you to explore. 👀

Come see what everyone’s talking about as you wander through settings inspired by the Modernist architecture of Luis Barragán, with bright pink, orange, and purple scenes framed by THOUSANDS of colorful orchids. And with our next Orchid Night kicking off tonight, Saturday, February 22 at 7 p.m., the show takes on a whole new light after dark.

It may be frosty outside, but at NYBG the tropical vibes are in full swing! Tickets through link in bio.

#OrchidNYBG #MexicanModernism #OrchidNights

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and hit the danc

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and hit the dance floor with us THIS Saturday at a club like no other—Orchid Nights. 🌺🍹💃

With @hellotones “El Hijo de PueblaYork” on the decks for a night of bouncing cumbia sonidera, and @coolmarx, @c.forchingona, and @kacia_florez teaching you all the moves, we’re bringing the party. The only thing you need to bring is the mood to dance!

Come see The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism illuminated after dark, stay for a bite from our Mexican-inspired menus on offer, then join us under the stage lights. Save 20% on February 22 tickets through link in bio with code HELLOTONES

Music featured by @hellotones “El Hijo de PueblaYork” and @dj.chihuahua

#OrchidNights #OrchidNYBG #MexicanModernism

Spring will be here before you know it. What kind

Spring will be here before you know it. What kind of self-growth is on your calendar this year? 🌿

Whether you’re growing your green thumb with gardening and horticulture, brushing up on your botanical illustration, taking a one-off craft or food workshop, or pursuing a prestigious NYBG Certificate, spring Continuing Education classes are now live and there’s plenty to choose from. Plus, we’re flexible—you can take classes here at the Garden or online, and we even offer self-paced courses.

Come learn something new with us! Check out this season’s catalog through link in bio.

#NYBGContinuingEd

To see what inspired the playful color and light o

To see what inspired the playful color and light of The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism, be sure and stop by Ross Gallery for “Homage to Luis Barragán: An Act of Poetry.” 📸

Created by photographer @martirene_alcantara, the gallery display shares a look into the striking architecture of Barragán, a Mexican Modernist designer whose work in the 20th century centered vivid palettes and the ephemeral beauty of light and shadow. After 25 years photographing the architect’s work, Alcántara’s images provide an intimate look into his monumental creations.

See it through April 27 as The Orchid Show continues.

#OrchidNYBG #LuisBarragan

Speculum by Martirene Alcántara, 2017 (detail)
Giclée on 310gsm Etching Rag, 100% cotton Fine Art archival paper, printed with archival pigments, MoMA Permanent Collection

Euclidian Geometry by Martirene Alcántara, 2025 (detail)
Giclée on 310gsm Etching Rag, 100% cotton Fine Art archival paper, printed with archival pigments

Theia’s Legacy II by Martirene Alcántara, 2024 (detail)
Giclée on 310gsm Etching Rag, 100% cotton Fine Art archival paper, printed with archival pigments

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