Plant Talk

Celebrating Women’s History Month at NYBG

Posted in History & People, Videos

Women's History Month is here, and we're excited to share it with you! Read More

Dr. James Still – Doctor of the Pines: A Brief Account of the Life and Legacy of a 19th-Century Herbalist

Posted in History & People

“A great mind is planted within us in the beginning of our lives, and, like other plants, it needs cultivation and watering from the best ... Read More

Plants as Liberation: Kamili Bell Hill

Posted in History & People, Videos

Hear from Kamili Bell Hill, founder of PlantBlerd and Black People With Plants, as she discusses her early life growing up with plants, "the peace ... Read More

Inside the Steere Herbarium: George Washington Carver and Grasses

Posted in History & People

Carver’s achievements in agriculture are well documented. What is much less known, however, is Carver’s love of grasses. Read More

In Recognition of Black History Month: A Conversation with Judith Insell

Posted in History & People

In commemoration of Black History Month, we are thrilled to cast a spotlight on professional violist, celebrated educator and diversity advocate, and Executive Director of ... Read More

An Urban Farmer Honors Her Roots: Kadeesha Williams

Posted in History & People, Videos

Hear from former NYBG Community Horticulturist/Urban Agriculturist Kadeesha Williams as she discusses turning her dream of honoring her heritage and family identity in urban farming ... Read More

For the Love of Snow

Posted in What's Beautiful Now

If it's going to be cold, it might as well be snowing, and if it's snowing, you might as well have some fun. Read More

Wondrous Winter

Posted in Inside our Collections

It's been a relatively warm and dry winter so far. In the absence of snow, the most magical and beautiful gift of the season, it ... Read More

Remembering Thomas E. Lovejoy and Edward O. Wilson

Posted in History & People, Plant Science

This past weekend, two world-renowned biologists who were stalwart advocates for scientific research, biodiversity collections, and plant conservation at The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) ... Read More

Check Off Your Holiday Shopping List with NYBG’s Gift Guide

Posted in What's On at NYBG

With the holiday season upon us, there’s no better place to find gifts for the Garden lovers in your life. Read More