In and around the Haupt Conservatory, the psychedelic colors of the 1960s are bursting into bloom! ā®ļøš¼
Weāre all hard at work putting together Flower Power, our celebration of flowers as symbols of peace and loveāand itās not long now till it opens on Saturday, May 23. Get a sneak peek at the work our horticulturists are doing to get this lively exhibition ready for the big moment, along with the music, art, and homages to hippie culture soon to bring us all together in nature.
Tickets through link in bio!
#FlowerPower
Alongside the Haupt Conservatory, the herbaceous peonies are putting on one of springās most majestic shows! šø
In reds, whites, peachy pink, and punchy purple, these late-spring bouquets arenāt shy with their color. And the big, bountiful blooms invite you to get up close for the perfect photo. Check them out this week and let us know which are your favorite!
#Paeonia
Weāve got some new residents at the gardenāof the fluffy and feathery variety! š¦
After much waiting and watching by our staff, a pair of Great-Horned Owls successfully raised a nest of three rowdy owlets, who recently fledged to join their parents on their return to the deeper parts of the Thain Forest. We canāt wait to see what the rest of spring brings for our bird community!
Photos: @marlonco.photography and Patricia Gonzalez
This week on Plant People: giant water lilies and the people who grow them! šŖ·
With the next annual #WaterLilyWeighOff on the horizon, hear from NYBGās Marc Hachadourian on this yearās preparation, then hit the link in our bio to listen to our latest podcast episode. Host Jennifer Bernstein, CEO & President of NYBG, is joined by Vanessa Callahan of @denverbotanic and Brie Langley of @kewgardens for a deep dive on these biologically uniqueāand truly gargantuanāstars of the aquatic plant world.
Catch new episodes of Plant People every other Monday as Season 3 continues!
#WaterLily
Peace, love, and plants! Flower Power is just over two weeks out, and we canāt wait to celebrate the ā60s with you. āļøšš¼
Get tickets now through link in bio for our joyous homage to the enduring symbolism of flowers as icons of peace, with a groovy and colorful flower show to explore, vibrant botanical displays, and photography and visual art that empower us to ācome togetherā with nature.
Donāt miss this season of live music, crafts, and hippie culture at NYBG!
#FlowerPower
The most magical moment of the Azalea Gardenās year is on right now, just in time for Motherās Day Weekend. šøšæ
The pink, purple, and red flowers of the collection are at peak bloom, surrounding you with a sea of sun-dappled color beneath the canopy of the Thain Forestās trees. Make sure you stop by to soak it in this Saturday and Sunday, May 9 & 10, as we celebrate Motherās Day Weekend at the Garden with music, crafts, lawn games, and plenty of picnic-ready food options on hand.
Tickets through link in bio and weāll see you there!
#Rhododendron #MothersDayWeekend
Starting May 30, Liquid Light Shows bring psychedelic color and the free-spirited sounds of the late ā60s to NYBG! šāļøš¶
These special nights during our Flower Power exhibition combine the mesmerizing visuals of @LiquidLightLab with unforgettable live music from bands like @ghostfunkorchestra and @habibitheband , performing center stage during evenings filled with art and flowers. Check out the flower show as the sun sets, browse our Makers Market, challenge your friends to lawn games, and grab a bite from a variety of picnic-friendly food options.
Join in on the groove with tickets through link in bio!
Music by @ghostfunkorchestra
#LiquidLightShows #FlowerPower
Tree peonies are some of our biggest, boldest, most otherworldly spring flowers, and NOW is your chance to see them in bloom! šŗāØ
Located near the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, this collection is an absolute treasure this time of year, showing off flowers the size of cereal bowls in pink, white, purple, and red. But the big show ends soonāso catch them this weekend. š
#Paeonia
When you want to give her to a truly memorable #MothersDay, treating Mom to 250 acres of spring flowers is a sure thing. š
Next weekend, May 9 and 10, make Daffodil Hill your own backyard and bring the whole family together to lunch on options from local food trucks, play all sorts of lawn games, craft gifts for Mom, and enjoy face painting for the little ones. With live music from @uptownvinylsupreme , itās the recipe for a perfect day.
Get your tickets now through link in bio!
Break out your bell bottoms and big floppy hatsāFlower Power kicks off at NYBG on May 23! š¼āļøš
Come channel the spirit of the ā60s all summer long as we celebrate the enduring symbolism of flowers as icons of peace and love. A groovy and colorful flower show is the setting for days and nights of classic and contemporary music of the era, pop art and photography, and plenty of events and activities that bring us all together in nature.
Learn more and get tickets now through link in bio!
#FlowerPower
"Cocoa is often grown under conditions where [it is] not environmentally sustainable. So if you want to really look at long-term value, for the cocoa industry to survive, then we need to look at sustainability as a whole."
On this weekās episode of #PlantPeople, host Jennifer Bernstein, CEO and President of NYBG, sits down with Professor Pathmanathan Umaharan, Director of the Cocoa Research Centre at the University of the West Indies. Together they explore the ancient history of cacao tree cultivation, and how today, these crops face new threats in climate change and plant diseases, creating serious challenges for the future of this important and delicious food.
Hit the link in bio to listen, with new episodes every other Monday!
#Cacao
!["Cocoa is often grown under conditions where [it is] not environmentally sustainable. So if you want to really look at long-term value, for the cocoa industry to survive, then we need to look at sustainability as a whole."On this weekās episode of #PlantPeople, host Jennifer Bernstein, CEO and President of NYBG, sits down with Professor Pathmanathan Umaharan, Director of the Cocoa Research Centre at the University of the West Indies. Together they explore the ancient history of cacao tree cultivation, and how today, these crops face new threats in climate change and plant diseases, creating serious challenges for the future of this important and delicious food.Hit the link in bio to listen, with new episodes every other Monday!#Cacao](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6739324649285367512160_0_5d761117a9fe2ac36bd576193c1877fc.jpg?o=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&h=bf5bba145a7938cc75554f9b8f401c51)
