New York Botanical Garden on LinkedIn: Plant People Episode 3: Fighting Fire with Fire (2024)

Last week we hosted our most anticipated gala of the year—The Conservatory Ball. As the sun set on June 6, guests made the scene in their most fabulous outfits for an evening of co*cktails, dinner, and dancing their way down the rabbit hole during this toast to our latest exhibition, Wonderland: Curious Nature.We’re thrilled to announce that we raised nearly $2,000,000 in support of the Garden’s initiatives to protect global biodiversity and foster meaningful partnerships with our local communities here in the Bronx. Our thanks to everyone who joined us this year, and to our supporters who make NYBG’s mission possible. Be sure to save the date for next year’s Ball—May 29, 2025!

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This Thursday in the Mertz Library, we welcome Polly Nicholson, an organic flower grower, holder of the National Collection of Tulipa (Historic), and owner of Bayntun Flowers in Wiltshire, UK. She’s cultivated a horticultural empire on her countryside estate, consisting of a series of walled gardens and a one-acre field dedicated to a variety of extinct flower varieties that once bloomed centuries ago—and you’re invited to attend as she joins garden designer Lindsey Taylor for a conversation exploring her passion for tulips. There are a few seats left for the talk as well as Nicholson's "Potting Spring Bulbs" workshop after the discussion. Don't miss it!

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It was a beautiful afternoon for high fashion this week as Oscar de la Renta hosted their Pre-Spring 2025 show at the Garden, debuting new looks for an audience in the Haupt Conservatory Courtyard. If you weren't able to catch the event live on Instagram, enjoy Monday's runway moment here. https://brnw.ch/21wKEKK

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This Saturday, June 15, we're opening the next iteration of the African American Garden, and we hope you'll join us for the symposium beforehand! This panel discussion featuring authors, chefs, journalists, and historians will explore plant and food stories associated with memory and belonging, as well as the culinary journeys of people and plants. Following the discussion, be sure to join us at the African American Garden for an Opening Ceremony where Dr. Jessica B. Harris will inaugurate the latest display of the collection at the Edible Academy, and don't miss our Juneteenth Weekend crafts and activities for families! See you there? RSVP for this free event here.

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If you've thought about earning a prestigious NYBG Certificate but haven't taken action yet, make this season your time to grow! Take one of our accelerated summer intensive programs in Floral Design, Landscape Design, Gardening, or Therapeutic Horticulture and complete much of your Certificate coursework in just 3–5 weeks.Embrace your passion for plants as you develop new skills, enhance your portfolio, and build a professional network—all under the guidance of NYBG experts. https://brnw.ch/21wKyyG

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In one of the latest episodes of the TASTE podcast, don't miss an appearance by our own Dr. Alex McAlvay, who discusses the evolution of Brassica—a genus of plants that contains MANY of the vegetables we eat, including everything from broccoli and cabbage to mustards and more. #NYBGScience

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On June 15, we're opening the next iteration of the African American Garden, and we hope you'll join us for the symposium beforehand!This panel discussion featuring authors, chefs, journalists, and historians will explore plant and food stories associated with memory and belonging, as well as the culinary journeys of people and plants. Following the discussion, be sure to join us at the African American Garden for an Opening Ceremony where Dr. Jessica B. Harris will inaugurate the latest display of the collection at the Edible Academy.See you there? RSVP for this free event here.

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Have you caught our all-new podcast Plant People yet? Our second episode JUST dropped, and landscape designer Edwina von Gal here to share the news. 🔊✨In a new chat between von Gal, founder of Perfect Earth Project, and host Jennifer Bernstein, President of NYBG, they discuss America’s love of grass, its historic roots as a ubiquitous plant, and von Gal’s own work to promote toxic-free landscaping. They’ll cover the environmental concerns of lawns, the “Bee Lawn” and “No Mow May” movements, and the ways that changing our relationship with our lawns can help them be a force for good in our environment.Haven’t subscribed yet? Listen to our first two episodes of Plant People with PRX, and don’t forget to rate and review! https://lnkd.in/eXj_qZ3c

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Notice any newcomers to Apple Podcasts' New & Noteworthy list this week? We're thrilled to see "Plant People"—our all-new NYBG podcast with PRX—earning the spotlight!If you haven't given a listen yet, we're just getting started. Join NYBG President Jennifer Bernstein every other week as she chats with plant scientists and curators, gardeners and naturalists about the ways we rely on plants to thrive, and how we can return the favor to protect our natural world. Our first episode exploring the historic collections of NYBG is live now, and our next with landscape architect Edwina von Gal drops next Monday, June 3, with a look into our love affair with lawns—and what their future looks like."Alexa, play the podcast Plant People!" It's as easy as asking your Amazon Echo, Google Home, or Siri to give it a spin. Listen and subscribe: https://brnw.ch/21wKfZv

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