Plant Talk

Please Support NYBG Now

Posted in What's On at NYBG

Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity organized in response to the urgent needs caused by COVID-19—and we're asking for your help. Read More

Ferns in the Pfizer Lab Help Answer an Important Question

Posted in Inside our Collections, Plant Science

Our essential scientists are equally hard at work in the Pfizer Lab, looking after living collections that are important to ongoing research. Read More

Take a Walk Among the Lilacs

Posted in Videos, What's Beautiful Now

Some of mid-spring's most eagerly awaited flowers are blooming in abundance on Garden grounds this week. Read More

Journey Through Spring

Posted in Inside our Collections, Videos

Take a virtual walk through The New York Botanical Garden’s spectacular spring highlights. Read More

Happy Little Trees

Posted in Inside our Collections

Like the elements of a Bob Ross painting, a little creativity can make a Herbarium specimen look like truly fantastic scenery. Read More

Turning Over a New Leaf

Posted in What's Beautiful Now

All around the Garden—and the City—our trees are waking for spring. Read More

Sharing with Those in Need: Bronx Organizations Receive Produce from NYBG’s Edible Academy

Posted in Behind the Scenes

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Soaring Over the Haupt Conservatory

Posted in What's Beautiful Now

Our essential staff caring for our collections on grounds were lucky to capture this shot of today's flyover in honor of New York City's frontline ... Read More

For Kids: What Is a Fruit?

Posted in Plant Science

Can you properly sort a cucumber, bell pepper, or eggplant into the categories of fruit or vegetable? What about an acorn or a sunflower seed? Read More

Backyard Botany: Forsythia

Posted in Plant Science, Videos

Did you know that these cheery yellow flowers are related to olives? Read More