#new-york-botanical-garden

#new-york-botanical-garden

Opening this Saturday, February 7, and running through April 26, "The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic's Concrete Jungle" has transformed the garden's Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a bloom-laden remix of the city itself. Imagine taxis dripping in orchids, fire hydrants flowering over and everyday street scenes electrified by thousands of plants from around the world. "We're so excited to introduce you to the full diversity of the orchid family," said Jennifer Bernstein, NYBG's CEO, at a press conference on Wednesday.

Kenia Pittman, director of exhibition design operations at the New York Botanical Garden, towers over the Brooklyn Bridge as she talks. But this is more of a baby Brooklyn Bridge than the real thing. While few structures are as symbolic of Brooklyn as this signature bridge, Pittman describes the architecture of the Garden's massive miniature, built for its holiday train exhibit, along with a series of other landmarks from Brooklyn and beyond, constructed to scale.

Once again, we're here to chronicle the blooming schedule of the notorious amorphophallus gigas-the rare corpse flower that regularly graces the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) with its presence. This year, the infamously stinky plant is expected to bloom right around Halloween. Remember, this spectacle happens only once every three to five years and lasts just about three days, so as soon as you hear word of its bloom, head straight to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory (you can sign up for alerts right here).

Founded in 1891, the New York Botanical Garden has established itself as a premier center for plant research and conservation, captivating visitors with its extensive collections.