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  1. Just one of thousands of roses in bloom now. Come see soon! Weekend forecast looks good, and we're open Monday. flic.kr/p/c3Evs1 7:54 AM May 25th via Flickr
  2. Party in the Garden after dark! Enjoy botanical cocktails, dessert, and dancing following the Spring Gala on June 12. bbg.org/afterparty 10:52 AM May 24th via web
  3. Like butter! flic.kr/p/c3EvRS 7:17 AM May 23rd via Flickr
  4. Save the date: Free admission Saturday, June 2 to celebrate BBG’s new Visitor Center. Music, workshops, tours & more! bbg.org/amble 9:33 AM May 22nd via web
  5. Look closely and you'll see the most interesting parts of the ferns in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden. flic.kr/p/c1juUS 1:35 PM May 19th via Flickr
  6. BBG's new Visitor Center is now open to the public. Come see! flic.kr/p/bZ8Xj9 9:30 AM May 16th via Flickr
  7. One of the most recent additions to BBG's plant collection: the roof of the Visitor Center, which opens tomorrow! flic.kr/p/bWcVXS 1:28 PM May 15th via Flickr
  8. @cibolover Blooming a little early this year (see bit.ly/IK1LHF). Still, it's always sort of ongoing, not a single peak. 9:04 AM May 14th via web in reply to cibolover
  9. The Shakespeare Garden looks lovely now. Who can spot one of the Shakespeare references among the blooms here? flic.kr/p/bVLhAL 7:51 AM May 11th via Flickr
  10. Hmmm, I wonder why they call this rododendron cultivar 'Choice Cream'? flic.kr/p/bVmSgQ 10:11 AM May 10th via Flickr
  11. Lots going on in the Rock Garden this week; for instance this lovely wisteria is blooming. Be sure to see it! flic.kr/p/bT8YNz 8:23 AM May 9th via Flickr
  12. If the lettuce in BBG's Herb Garden is any indicator, the farmers' markets should have a great selection this week! flic.kr/p/bEdNks 7:34 AM May 8th via Flickr
  13. You really have to look closely to see the intricate pattern inside these tiny Beautybush blossoms. It's worth it! flic.kr/p/bEdFbW 8:51 AM May 4th via Flickr
  14. More peonies! flic.kr/p/bCx5Vu 9:58 AM May 2nd via Flickr
  15. The azaleas are almost cartoonishly bright this week, and it's supposed to clear up later today. Come see! flic.kr/p/bRLB82 7:18 AM May 1st via Flickr
  16. The weather’s looking great for this weekend’s Sakura Matsuri Festival. Skip the line with advance tix or membership! bbg.org/sakura 11:33 AM Apr 27th via web
  17. True, Rosa 'Canary Bird' is usually an early bloomer, but not usually this early! flic.kr/p/bzZdrb 10:09 AM Apr 25th via Flickr
  18. Bluebell Wood is in bloom and seems to get prettier by the hour. By the time you see this pic, it will be outdated. flic.kr/p/bNUVZk 7:16 AM Apr 24th via Flickr
  19. Shouldn't there be a word for the part when all the cherry blossom petals gently fall from the trees? flic.kr/p/bAfjPS 10:42 AM Apr 21st via Flickr
  20. BBG's first rose of the year, Rosa carolina, has bloomed. Others followed right after. Loads more to come! flic.kr/p/bzZeb5 8:06 AM Apr 20th via Flickr
  • Name Brooklyn Botanic Gdn
  • Location Brooklyn, NY
  • Web http://bbg.org
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