My fav Polaroids from @brooklynbotanic.bsky.social this past weekend 🌸

Bloom alert! 🚨🌸 Cherry Esplanade and Cherry Walk have just hit peak bloom. The Kanzans opened up rapidly over the past few days. These blooms should last another week or so, depending on the weather.

CherryWatch 2026 update! 🌸🚨 The first Kanzan cherries are opening on Cherry Esplanade and Cherry Walk! Remember, this is just “first bloom” for these flowering trees.

Stop by the south side of BBG to see blooms galore! 👀 Pictured in order: A flowering cherry in the Plant Family Collection, pear trees in the Herb Garden, a Halehaven peach tree in the Herb Garden, Magnolia 'Lois' in the Discovery Garden, and Chinese redbud in the Discovery Garden.

Tomorrow’s the day! Our Climate Comedy Show at @brooklynbotanic.bsky.social is SOLD OUT for in-person tickets. So ready to see your faces — and laugh and dance together. 🌎🕺🏽 Can’t make it? We’re live streaming on YouTube so you can still get in on the laughs. m.youtube.com/watch?v=tXOI...

Pieris 'Dorothy Wyckoff' (if I looked that up correctly) at @brooklynbotanic.bsky.social. 📷 🌸 🔍 #photography #bloomscrolling

Springtime at the @brooklynbotanic.bsky.social 🌺 🌼

Well I made it out there. Going to be back a lot to catch all the blossoms as they come out. But an excellent start. @brooklynbotanic.bsky.social

Last call for cherry blossoms in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden! ⛩️🌸 The weeping higan cherries and other flowering cherry varieties in BBG’s Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden are looking spectacular right now, but are likely to only last a few more days.

You have to l👀k closely (and make haste!) to see these blooms. 🔎 In early spring, before trees leaf out, native woodland wildflowers take advantage of the sunlight to bloom. These “spring ephemerals” complete their bloom cycle in just a few weeks, or even less.

BROOKLYN! There’s only a handful of tickets left to our climate comedy show. If you want to come laugh and dance with us, now’s your chance.✨ 🎟️ Grab your tickets before they’re gone! @brooklynbotanic.bsky.social www.bbg.org/visit/event/...

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Bloom alert! ⛩️ The weeping higan cherries in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden are at peak bloom. Stop by soon to see them looking spectacular, as well as magnolias, daffodils, and more early spring flowers across BBG.

CherryWatch 2026 update! 🌸⛩️🚨 The weeping cherries in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, as well as cherry trees at the north end of the Cherry Cultivars Area, are blooming. These blooms have emerged rapidly over the past two days.

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Bloom alert! 💛 Daffodil Hill is blooming! Adjacent to Magnolia Plaza, BBG’s Daffodil Hill is currently filled with thousands of yellow blooms. These flowers should stick around for a few more weeks.

Bloom alert! ☀️ Magnolias have begun blooming at BBG. Early blooming magnolias have started opening up on Magnolia Plaza. They’ll be joined by later bloomers in the coming days and weeks. You can find a few other magnolias in the Fragrance Garden and the north end of the Plant Family Collection.

CherryWatch 2026 is officially live! 🌸🚨 The first cherry blossoms have been spotted on three cherry trees in the Cherry Cultivars Area, as well as ‘Fudan-zakura’ in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden.

Tickets 🎟️ on sale now for the Climate Dance Parties! Paperback tour starts April 14th — New York City, California, Maine, I'll see you 🫵🏽 on the dance floor. If you love the Earth, come dance with us. 🌎🕺🏽 www.getitright.earth/tour

Hope Monday treats you kindly. Here's a pair of mallards who've decided to sleep through the whole thing, cozied up in an ornamental pond at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. 🪶 #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography #birdphotography #nyc #Brooklyn #BlueskyMonday #MallardMonday

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Let's take climate change seriously without taking ourselves seriously. 🕺✨ Join us April 14 for a climate comedy show celebrating the paperback launch of @ayanaeliza.bsky.social's book What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures.

Last call for crocuses and snowdrops at BBG! ❄️ These and other late winter/early spring bloomers will soon give way to daffodils, magnolias, and more.

🔜 It’s the first day of spring! Daffodils, magnolias, cherry blossoms, and so many more blooms are on the way at BBG. Members get free general admission all year long. Join today to get up to $25 off and receive a free member tote! More info: buff.ly/4cQgwYY

Corpse flower cousin update! 👇 Of the three Amorphophallus konjac plants currently on display in BBG’s Conservatory, Alvin is done blooming, Simon is currently blooming, and Theodore is still growing. Photo by Jeremy Weine.

Corpse flower cousin update! 👇 One of our three Amorphophallus konjac plants, currently on display in the Conservatory, is nearing the end of its bloom cycle. Alvin opened up over the weekend, and is still smelling faintly.

Bloom alert! 💜 Crocuses are blooming all around BBG. After a long stretch of bitterly cold weather in NYC, bees are buzzing around these welcome signs of spring. Find these blooms near Oak Circle, Daffodil Hill, the Rock Garden, and elsewhere.

had a dazzling encounter with an orchid yesterday…🌱 #flowers #orchids #BrooklynBotanicGarden #BBG #gardens #BloomScrolling #FlowerPhotography #Brooklyn #wondrous 🌿

A corpse flower cousin is blooming in BBG’s Conservatory! 🚨 Amorphophallus konjac (devil’s tongue) is a relative of “corpse flowers” Amorphophallus titanum (Titan arum) and Amorphophallus gigas.

A corpse flower cousin will soon bloom in BBG’s Conservatory! 👀 Amorphophallus konjac (devil's tongue) is native to south central China. It’s a relative of “corpse flowers” Amorphophallus titanum (Titan arum) and Amorphophallus gigas (an example being our dear Smelliot, which bloomed last winter).

The 2026 Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest is OPEN! 🪴 The Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest encourages neighbors to green up their front yards, stoops, and sidewalks together. We’re celebrating its 30th year in 2026 and want you to be part of it. 👇

BBG is closed on Tuesday, February 24, for storm cleanup, but will reopen Wednesday, February 25. ☃️ Weekday admission at BBG is pay-what-you-wish through February. Please note that some specialty gardens and side paths at BBG will remain closed until they can safely be opened.

BBG’s annual spring conference Making Brooklyn Bloom is coming soon! 👨🏾‍🌾 Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 14. This year’s conference theme, “Hello Brooklyn! Neighbors in Nature,” highlights BBG’s community greening programs. More info. 👇

This midwinter break, families can enjoy a special indoor edition of Discovery Programs in BBG’s Steinhardt Conservatory. 🏜️ More info. 👇

As snow blankets BBG’s outdoor collections, a world of wonder flourishes in the Tropical Pavilion at BBG. 🍊 🧵👇

Just a few more snow photos for your feed. ⛄️ Weekday admission at BBG is pay-what-you-wish through February. Photos by Jeremy Weine.

Brooklyn might be covered in snow right now, but you can look forward to tropical plants and island flavor at the Little Caribbean Winter Garden Fête, coming this February. 🍹🌴 Pull up February 26 for good vibes, cocktails, and self-guided tours as we celebrate Caribbean culture, music, and plants.

Snowy scenes at BBG after the winter storm. 🌨️ We will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28. Please note that some specialty gardens and side paths at BBG will remain closed until they can safely be opened. Make sure to check our website before you visit for updates.

Just installed! A special floral installation in BBG’s conservatory. 💐 Created by BBG gardener Kate Murphy, these organic floating sculptures bring what bloomed last year indoors while the garden sleeps for the winter.

Check out a mixed-media art exhibit in BBG’s Conservatory Gallery. 🖼️ “Notice/Know/Kin” is artist and BBG Community Greening Program Manager Nina Browne’s invitation to move beyond “plant blindness” toward deeper relationship.

Check out four interesting plants currently located near BBG’s Trail of Plant Evolution within the Steinhardt Conservatory. 🧵👇

We hate to see beautiful Christmas trees kicked to the curb! Luckily, you can make sure your evergreens give evergreen care back to our soil by bringing your tree to Mulchfest through January 11! Find a Mulchfest location near you on the NYC Parks website. www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/f...

BBG’s Bonsai Museum is shifting to its winter display. 🌲 This striking Japanese white pine is more than 100 years old. It’s a “raft” style bonsai, mimicking a fallen tree in nature, where the limbs on one side of a horizontal trunk reach upward to form a new canopy.

Closing out 2025 at Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Lightscape, my favorite holiday tradition. New this year were the doves and disco birds. #lightscape #brooklynbotanicgarden

Water and light dance in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Lightscape 2025. Much more: dannyashkenasi.com/2025/12/22/l...

Several unique orchids are blooming right now in BBG’s Aquatic House. 😮 Gardener Chris Sprindis gave us a little info about these blooms. 👇

it’s so beautiful. if you’re in or around NYC go check out Lightscape.

Terrain at BBG’s pop-up winter tree market is open! 🌲 Don’t miss the limited-time sale, running December 4—December 7 from 10 a.m.–8 p.m, featuring highly sought-after Silvertip firs in sizes ranging from 5 to 13 feet.

Still thinking about the magical stroll through #LightScape @brooklynbotanic.bsky.social last weekend. It took 4 holiday seasons of living nearby, but we finally made it. Highly recommend to add a dash of wonder and delight to a chilly Winter's evening.

Lightscape is officially OPEN at BBG! 🎉 Make your way through Brooklyn Botanic Garden at night, transformed with glowing sculptures and fields of light. Grab a festive treat or drink and take a stroll.