Do you know what a pineapple plant looks like before the fruit emerges? Can you spot the highly toxic Acokanthera oppositifolia? Come to the Tropical Pavilion to increase your knowledge! Read Bloom Alert: Tropical Pavilion
Plants & Gardens Blog
Weed of the Month
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Bloom Alert: Tropical Pavilion
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Revisiting the Plant Family Collection
The Plant Family Collection is open again. It retains its historical design principles while incorporating a new brook as part of the Garden's water conservation efforts. Read Revisiting the Plant Family Collection
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Eastern Red Bat Roosts in the Discovery Garden
An eastern red bat recently stopped by the Discovery Garden to roost.
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Escaped from the Compost Bin!
One of the most vigorous plants at the Garden this fall is growing not in one of the display beds but in a compost heap. Read Escaped from the Compost Bin!
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Bloom Alert: Discovery Garden
Late-blooming flowers, interesting seed heads, and colorful foliage are among its autumn attractions. Read Bloom Alert: Discovery Garden
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Responding to Climate Change in New York City
With global climate change upon us, New York City is already feeling the effects. We will need to be resilient in the face of these new environmental stresses. Read Responding to Climate Change in New York City
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Weed of the Month: Giant Hogweed
Giant hogweed is a beautiful but noxious weed that can cause painful blisters and even blindness. Learn how to identify it! Read Weed of the Month: Giant Hogweed
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Bloom Alert: Annual Border
See late summer highlights from this year's Annual Border. Read Bloom Alert: Annual Border
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Four Delicious Salsas Created in the Children’s Garden
Junior Botanist and Plant Investigator participants competed in a salsa making contest. What were their secret ingredients? Read Four Delicious Salsas Created in the Children’s Garden
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Weed of the Month: Mullein
Mullein has lovely, fuzzy leaves and tall flower stalks that attract plenty of pollinators. Historically, it's been used for all sorts of things—people once lined their shoes with the soft leaves, and fisherman dropped the seeds into the water to intoxicate fish! Read Weed of the Month: Mullein