Best of Missouri Market® kicks off next weekend! 🍂 Here are 4️⃣ things we're looking forward to at this spirited fall festival. ⏭️ Want to learn more about Best of Missouri Market®? Click the link here: buff.ly/qJPLpVo 📸 Nathan Kwarta, Sundos Schneider, Mary Lou Olson, Lisa DeLorenzo #MOBOTGarden

Exciting news from the World Flora Online! We are thrilled to announce that the WFO Council voted last week to register as an international association in Switzerland.

Ever wonder what the bottom of a water lily pad looks like? Let's hear from water lily experts, Claire & Greta on these massive beauties! ▶️ Be sure to stop by📍Central Axis to see the Giant Victoria water lilies on your next Garden visit. 🎥 Nathan Kwarta #MOBOTGarden

OK, we've found our favorite Garden spot this summer over at 📍 mobotmuseum.bsky.social! 😌 We're curious: what's been your favorite Garden spot so far? 📸 Nathan Kwarta #MOBOTGarden

Garden Glow season is swiftly approaching! Have you started planning your visit? ❄️🎄 Swipe through to learn more about #GardenGlow 2025 or visit the link here: buff.ly/8bdl5QM 📸 Ning He #MOBOTGarden

Come grow with us at #MOBOT! The Garden now has openings in various departments including: ⭐ Horticulture ⭐ Security ⭐ Visitor Services ⭐ And more! Browse through some of our latest job openings! 👉 Learn more & apply today: buff.ly/nv5wY9b 📸 Nathan Kwarta #MOBOTGarden #WereHiring

In collaboration with St. Louis Poetry Center, join us for our final Nature Speaks session of the year, Nature Speaks presents Staying Rooted with Plant Poetry! ✨ 🗓️ Thursday, September 25 from 5:30—8  p.m. 🎟 Tickets are included with Garden admission 🔗 buff.ly/fvVCpmS 📸 Linda Karins   #MOBOTGarden

Blog post on plants & scents is up! 👃💐#DiscoverAndShare The #SmellingTheBouquet exhibition @mobotmuseum.bsky.social explores the spectrum of scents plants create, and is inspired by the collections @mobotgarden.bsky.social. Pix: Virginia Harold discoverandshare.org/2025/09/05/s...

The 2025 Best of Missouri Market® vendor list here! 🍁🙌 Take a peek here: buff.ly/OEvsk9m Don't forget to mark your calendars for Best of Missouri Market® this fall! 🗓️ October 3–5 🎟️ $18 General | $9 Children | $9 Members | Free to Festival members 📸 Lisa DeLorenzo #MOBOTGarden

Thanks so much to Beth Butterfield at Fragrantica for visiting and writing about #SmellingTheBouquet exhibition @mobotmuseum.bsky.social! www.fragrantica.com/news/Smellin...

Want a peek at this year's Fest-of-Ale vendor list? 👀🍻 Check out the full list & purchase your Fest-of-Ale tickets here: buff.ly/4KZNW31 🗓️ Friday, October 10 from 6—9 p.m. 🎟 $40 members | $50 nonmembers | $15 designated driver 📸 Kat Niehaus #MOBOTGarden

The @mobotgarden.bsky.social Climatron aglow at sunset. #photography #botanical #gardens

Sniff the Campanita when you visit @mobotmuseum.bsky.social and @mobotgarden.bsky.social! Endemic to the Dominican Republic (which is how it gets its species name), Cubanola dominguensis is a small shrub or tree that is known for its elegant hanging trumpet-shaped pale greenish-white blossoms.

We've been busyyy around here and so has our superstar staff! 🌟 In the midst of everything happening at the Garden, we'd like to thank our staff for all of their hard work and dedication to our plants, our visitors, and our community. We are beyond grateful for all of your contributions! 😊

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 The Garden will close today, September 7 at 3 p.m. (last entry at 2:30 p.m.) due to a staff event. Please plan your visit today accordingly. We appreciate your understanding! 📸 Nathan Kwarta #MOBOTGarden

Plant Sale Tomorrow at @mobotgarden.bsky.social 9 am to 5 pm Saturday, Sept 6 Gateway West Gesneriad Society Show & Sale 🌱 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gateway-west... Admission Free to St Louis City & County residents on Saturday & Wednesday mornings, otherwise Admission Fee

Ah, our beloved Climatron! 🌴😌 Get to know its history, extensive plant collection, and view the latest blooms in this unique tour led by horticulturist, Madison Yocks. 🗓️ Friday, September 12 from 10—11:30 a.m. 🔗 buff.ly/ItqcfGR 📸 Nathan Kwarta #MOBOTGarden

Disconnect from our fast-paced world and connect with nature through 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘯-𝘺𝘰𝘬𝘶, the Japanese art of forest bathing in this one-of-a-kind course! 😌🌳 🗓️ Friday, September 12 from 10 a.m.—Noon (multiple dates & times available) 🔗 buff.ly/zV0yhd4 📸 Steve Frank #MOBOTGarden

What are some effects of the environment on the people and plants in our community? 🤔 Take a deep dive into environmental affects & the Garden's research efforts in this course! 🗓️ Thursday, September 11 from 5—7 p.m. 📍 Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center 🔗 buff.ly/8xEChPH #MOBOTGarden

Mark your calendars! We're 1️⃣ month away from our favorited fall festival, Best of Missouri Market®. 🍂🎃 🗓️ October 3–5 🎟️ $18 General | $9 Children | $9 Members | Free to Festival members 🔗 buff.ly/qin4Rrj 📸 Nathan Kwarta #MOBOTGarden

Photos from the Bon Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden. @mobotgarden.bsky.social

Do you need a crash course on the trees in your neighborhood? In your yard? On your next hike? 🌳 Take a course in tree identification led by arborist Mark Grueber! 🗓️ Tuesday, September 9, 16, or 23 from 5—7 p.m. 📍 Powder Valley Nature Center 🔗 buff.ly/qLt21sg 📸 Elizabeth Harris #MOBOTGarden

It's finally September, so countdown to #fall is on! 🕖 Are you ready for autumn leaves at the Garden? 🍂🍁 📸 Kent Burgess #MOBOTGarden #FallFever

Meet the carrion flower, Stapelia mutabilis! It is one of the scents you can sniff in the current exhibition @mobotmuseum.bsky.social #SmellingTheBouquet. It is also blooming right now @mobotgarden.bsky.social's Shoenberg Arid House! Perfumer Weston Adam interpreted its unsettlingly meaty scent.

From a trip to @mobotgarden.bsky.social last Friday.

Lots of people watching the taiko performance at the Japanese Festival at @mobotgarden.bsky.social! My friend is one of the drummers ^^

On Sept 1, Australia celebrates the 1st day of spring with #NationalWattleDay! This beautiful wattle, Acacia prominens (Golden Rain Wattle), is from Curtis's Botanical Magazine (1836) contributed to #BHLib by @mobotgarden.bsky.social biodiversitylibrary.org/page/466265 #FlowersInTheLibrary #ILoveBHL

I was on photog duty at the Japanese Festival yesterday. It was fun but also quite chaotic. Had my partner snap a phone pic of me in one of my favorite @mobotgarden.bsky.social spots.

The local #japanesefestival was today at @mobotgarden.bsky.social and I love seeing the #bonsai every year. The food vendor situation was a shit show as always, sadly. And the merchandise is 80% anime stuff that can be found anywhere. But! The bonsai are the best 🌳

Joining us today for Japanese Festival? 🎏 Prior to your arrival, please review our parking guidelines and tips! ⏭️ View the full parking map here: buff.ly/GTivz4h To learn more about Japanese Festival, please visit the link here: buff.ly/1krFWAB 📸 Nathan Kwarta, Sundos Schneider, Mary Lou Olson

We're on Day 2️⃣ of Japanese Festival! 🎏 Prior to your arrival, please review our parking guidelines and tips! ⏭️ View the full parking map here: buff.ly/GTivz4h To learn more about Japanese Festival, please visit the link here: buff.ly/1krFWAB 📸 Nathan Kwarta, Sundos Schneider, Mary Lou Olson

It's Day 1️⃣ of Japanese Festival! 🎏 Prior to your arrival, please review our parking guidelines and tips! ⏭️ View the full parking map here: buff.ly/GTivz4h To learn more about Japanese Festival, please visit the link here: buff.ly/1krFWAB 📸 Nathan Kwarta, Sundos Schneider, Mary Lou Olson

Japanese Festival 2025 kicks off tomorrow! Are you ready? 🤩 Want to learn more about Japanese Festival festivities, tickets, parking instructions, and more? Click the link to view the Visitor Guide on Discover + Share: buff.ly/7pQOqDt

Joining us at Japanese Festival this weekend? 🎏 Prior to your arrival, please review our parking guidelines and tips! ⏭️ View the full parking map here: buff.ly/GTivz4h To learn more about Japanese Festival, please visit the link here: buff.ly/1krFWAB 📸 Nathan Kwarta, Mary Lou Olson #MOBOTGarden

Want to learn how to tend to your cool season lawn? Join us next week for tips on seeding, renovating, fertilizing, and watering that will help you nurture your lawn before the fall season arrives! 🍂 🗓️ Thursday, September 4 from 5—7 p.m. 📍 PlantLab 🔗 buff.ly/LMm6HR5 #MOBOTGarden

Can you find this spot @mobotgarden.bsky.social? Thanks to the creative designs of Claire Krofft and Charling Chen, the grounds @mobotmuseum.bsky.social are looking amazing! This one is a little harder to find but when you do you'll be rewarded with lush vines and purple blooms of hyacinth bean 💜

🌟 Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Young Friends Council 🌟 Applications to join the Young Friends Council for 2026 are now open! Learn more and apply today at the link below. 👇 www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/members/youn... 📸 Sundos Schneider, Mary Lou Olson, Kat Niehaus #MOBOTGarden

Looking for that perfect antique to add a little ✨razzle dazzle✨ to your space? Take a field trip to Little Shop Around the Corner, open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m.—5 p.m.! 📸 Nathan Kwarta #MOBOTGarden

Do you need help planning your Labor Day weekend at Japanese Festival? Then check out the Japanese Festival virtual event guide! 🎏 Click the link to view the virtual event guide: buff.ly/h3a2X4m 📸 Margaret Schmidt, Erik Anderson, Claire Cohen, Kelly Cato, USASumo, Bentenya #MOBOTGarden

We're having an amazing inogural #STLPlantFam25 conference! Right now Dr. Lúcia Lohmann the new director of @mobotgarden.bsky.social shares how herbariums change our understanding of the world! @39northstl.bsky.social

Evening hours at @mobotgarden.bsky.social

Just 2️⃣ weeks until our Gateway West Gesneriad Society Show and Sale! 🌸 🗓️ Saturday, September 6 from 9 a.m.—5 p.m. 📍 Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center 🎟️ Included in Garden admission 🔗 buff.ly/KIYmiSO 📸 Mary Lou Olson, Tom Incrocci #MOBOTGarden

Meet Bentenya! 🤝 Bentenya is one of the many thrilling performers at the 2025 Japanese Festival taking place on Labor Day Weekend! To view the full program of events and plan your Japanese Festival weekend, visit the link here: buff.ly/5SmamR5 📸 Team of Bentenya #MOBOTGarden

Whether for yourself or as a gift to someone else, you can learn how to make your own personal home care products in this hands-on course! 🗓️ Wednesday, October 15 from 6—8:30 p.m. 📍 Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, Room #126/127 🔗 buff.ly/mTWcijF #MOBOTGarden

We're BACK for the #WaterLilyWeighOff25 hosted by our plant pals at @denverbotanic.bsky.social! 🤝 This year, we tested our water lilies again and the results??? Click the link to watch now: youtu.be/SRhu-24D03M?...

This Thursday evening, join us at 6pm for a short film and discussion panel on aromatic heritage & sustainable futures. Farr Auditorium in Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center @mobotgarden.bsky.social Sponsored by Bonnie Koblitz. Free with Garden admission. www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/ireland-and-...

6:30 pm Tuesday, August 19th event at Cohen Amphitheater @mobotgarden.bsky.social St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream Doors open 5:30 pm Free

6 pm Thursday, August 21st, @mobotgarden.bsky.social event 🍀Ireland and Its Aromatic Heritage, Short Documentary Film & Discussion Panel Admission Fee applies www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/ireland-and-...

Are you joining us tomorrow for TourCo’s 𝘈 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵’𝘴 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮? 🎭 Before you attend, click through to review event guidelines! 👉 🗓️ Tuesday, August 19 from 6:30—8 p.m. 📍 Cohen Amphitheatre 🔗 buff.ly/zXaqzUL 📸 Nathan Kwarta, Phillip Hamer #MOBOTGarden

Butterflies are one of many pollinators you'll find perched on an Eastern Blazing Star! 🦋 Check out the Blazing Stars on your next Garden visit outside the 📍 Brookings Exploration Center. 📸 Nathan Kwarta #MOBOTGarden