For the Love of Brooklyn » brooklyn botanic garden

happy easter from my brooklyn to yours!

Jill — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:12:10 +0000

Each and every day, it seems Brooklyn is slowly but surely waking up from its winter slumber. Last weekend at the Botanic Garden, it seemed that everything was bursting with color and life! I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy this holiday weekend and spend time with family and friends. Here’s a little cheer from my Brooklyn to yours!

sunday stroll through the botanic garden

Jill — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:17:42 +0000

What a glorious afternoon yesterday! We headed to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden after lunch at Tom’s in Prospect Heights, and the warm spring weather couldn’t have been any better. And though the magnolias and cherry trees are beautiful right now, I’d happily argue it was just as much fun to watch all the people out enjoying the weather. I’m definitely checking out the BBG’s “cherry watch” map almost every day in anticipation of the main walk’s glorious bloomfest – at this rate, it should be happening very soon!

But for now, I’m going to sit at my desk and remember the spring breeze and sunshine on my face.

polaroid heaven at the bbg

Jill — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:15:44 +0000

This morning, I spotted the work of photographer Ravi Jolly, who has been doing a series of Polaroid images shot at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. So, so pretty. (He also does a great timeseries Tumblr with a daily photo from 30 Rock!) Check out some of my favorites below!

Who’s heading to Prospect Heights this weekend to see the cherry blossoms?!

brooklyn bonsai, in fall’s flush

Jill — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:21:11 +0000

Hot Tip: Magic is currently on display in the greenhouse of the C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Over the weekend, I stumbled across the beautiful collection of bonsai displaying their amazing fall foliage in brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows. Breathtaking and awe-inspiring. Definitely recommended!

flickr faves: cherry blossoms!

Jill — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:03:57 +0000

Though the Sakura Matsuri cherry blossom festival is still a week and a half away, the blossoms aren’t waiting for anyone. In an article I read today, visitors to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden have been treated to the peak displays of gorgeous pinks and whites for a couple of weeks now, and festival organizers doubt that the window will continue through until the fest.

If you haven’t gotten to the BBG for the display, it sounds like this weekend’s weather promises to be gorgeous. For a guide on where to see the fullest blooms, check out the BBG’s map here, or meet up at 3pm at the Visitors Center for a free guided tour!

Check out some of the inspired shots from our Flickr pool below, and for more coverage, check out Brooklyn Botanic Gardens’Flickror this lovely post over at 66 Square Feet by Marie Viljoen!

“Cherry Allee, BBG,” by Marie Viljoen:

Untitled, by Lucy Aboytes:

“Brooklyn Botanical Garden,” by Natalie Behring:

Untitled, by rsb816:

“Cherry Blossom,” by steffiekeith: