With the return of the NYBG Greenmarket, we don’t know what to pick from this summer’s bountiful local produce. Ever wonder what New York’s most talented chefs have to say about what to do with fresh fruits and vegetables? Thanks to NYBG’s good friend Mario Batali, we were able to ask these same questions to some of the people behind Batali’s spectacular restaurants, such as Eataly and Del Posto.
In our Kitchen Tales series, six chefs discuss their favorite vegetables in a number of brief video interviews. Click through to hear their tips and anecdotes.
July is just around the corner, and the grounds continue to impress us each day with new bursts of color. The Groundbreakers exhibit continues to bring visitors on a journey through the history of great American gardens, and now is the perfect time to see the parts of the Garden designed by these extraordinary women.
This Saturday will be the last chance to enjoy one of Debbie Becker’s famous Bird Walks until they resume in September! Our winged friends are enjoying the sunny days even more than we are, and there are a wide variety of species to observe. Enjoy a walk through the grounds and keep an eye out for cardinals, bluejays, robins, or even one of our resident Red-tailed Hawks! That’s just one event in a full weekend of programs. Click through to see what’s happening for all ages at the Garden this weekend!
Tomorrow is your chance to support educational nutrition programs for children when you buy nutritious food for yourself! Our friends at Whole Foods Market® will donate 5% of their daily net sales on June 25 to the programs and activities of NYBG’s Edible Academy and the award-winning Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden.
NYBG has always worked to reconnect children with nature, with a special focus on where their food comes from. At the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden, kids engage in hands-on gardening activities that teach them the benefits of naturally grown vegetables, fruits and herbs. The Edible Academy includes plans for a new, state-of-the-art building that will serve as the hub for edible education at NYBG.
Tomorrow you can help us get closer to that reality when you shop at any one of dozens of Whole Foods Markets across New York and New Jersey. Click through for the full list of participating locations and find the closest one to you!
It won’t be long now ’til Michael Arenella’s swinging away, horn in hand, backed by a wall of golden sound courtesy of his Dreamland Orchestra. For three exclusive events this summer, the legendary host and band leader of the famed Jazz Age Lawn Parties of Governor’s Island is setting up shop in NYBG—and everyone’s got an invitation waiting! The first of our Jazz Age Evenings takes place this Thursday, June 26, leaving you with just enough time to snag a few tickets and don your finest flapper ensemble.
That’s not to say period-appropriate outfits are required, though we’re certainly all for them.
Jazz Age Evenings are a chance to not only indulge in the swing, hot jazz, and big band melodies of Arenella and his renowned band, but to indulge in a specialty cocktail and stroll through our Groundbreakersexhibition. Intimate after-dark lighting in the Conservatory sets the tone for a memorable night out unlike anything you’ll find in New York City.
This Thursday night’s opening event features a spicy take on one of my personal favorite drinks. Crabbie’s Moscow Mule combines what I’ll call a “kicked up” ginger beer with crisp vodka and a touch of lime for a drink equal parts punchy and piquant. Remember: this is only the first of three special nights at NYBG, so you’ll have other chances to join us if you miss out on this week’s opening. But don’t wait too long—tickets are available now. Oh, and for those of you looking to make a full night of it, MasterCard holders are welcome to join us for our champagne pre-party in the Shop in the Garden. More info here!
Happy Friday! Looks like we are in store for a beautiful weekend. The humidity has abated, the temperature will not be near the highs of this week, and the Garden grounds promise to be simply stunning!
After the success of last weekend’s Big Backyard BBQ & Music Festival, this weekend sees a return to our scheduled programming surrounding Groundbreakers and what’s in bloom. The 2014 Spring Festival Series has officially come to an end—after all, it’s not spring anymore. Saturday is the first official day of summer, and the longest day of the year! Where better to take advantage of the all that sunlight than at NYBG? Come enjoy tours of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden while it is still at peak form! Read on for details about this weekend’s programs for all ages.
This Friday, June 20, the Garden will host the inaugural symposium of the new Humanities Institute within the LuEsther T. Mertz Library! This exciting new initiative will further establish the academic role of the world’s largest, most comprehensive botanical and horticultural library.
Beginning June 18, visitors to the Garden will have a chance to bring home some healthy and delicious treats from the NYBG Greenmarket! Each Wednesday through November 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., fresh food and produce will be available near the Garden’s Mosholu Gate from local vendors, in a collaboration between NYBG and Greenmarket, a program of GrowNYC. There is no reason not to come enjoy the beautiful summer scenery while you get some shopping done!
Beer, bands, BBQ. In a nutshell, that should be enough to give you an idea of what’s going on this Saturday and Sunday at the Garden. We’re opening up Daffodil Hill for a Father’s Day weekend to remember with a stacked roster of great Americana bands, visiting samplers, BBQ for sale, and plenty of craft beer offerings to help you toast the coming summer warmth!
While our Big Backyard BBQ is our spotlight event (grab tickets in advance if you can!), there are a number of other activities taking place at NYBG over the weekend for those who are raring for some exploration. The Rose Garden’s still popping, making it the perfect time to jump on a tour. And if you’re of a mind to break out your binoculars, Debbie Becker’s weekly Bird Walk takes place at 11 a.m. this Saturday. We’re even holding our Three Billy Goats Gruff family concert for anyone with kids to entertain.
From our Groundbreakers activities to the growing vegetables in our Family Garden, the end of spring is beyond lively. See you on grounds!
Thursday, June 26, is the first of only three very special Jazz Age Garden Parties here at NYBG! This summer, we’re whisking you away to the world of Groundbreakers with the classic jazz of the Roaring Twenties—and, of course, specialty cocktails to set the mood. With only three chances to spend a cool summer evening in the glitzy glamor of the Garden, don’t waste a moment reserving your tickets now.
The season’s unbeatable music comes courtesy of Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra. Conductor, composer, musician, and singer Michael Arenella and his seven-piece band are the premier Jazz Age dance band in New York, and the originators of the celebrated Governor’s Island Lawn Party. Now he’s bringing his swinging style to NYBG! Dance lessons will be taking place from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., so you can dance the Charleston and other styles under the stars.
The Rose Garden Celebration kicks off tomorrow! And without a moment to spare—the roses are already at 60% of peak color as of today. Don’t miss the blooms or the entertainment. Click through for full details on performances, tours, food and drink vendors, and expert-led Q&A sessions. You can even make your own watercolor painting! Please note that there will be no film screenings or performances in Ross Hall this weekend. You’ll find the entertainment outdoors! Book a special festival ticket now for a fun-filled weekend in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden.
This weekend only is also Dig! Plant! Grow!: Global Gardens Spring Harvest Celebration. Bring your kids on a culinary journey around the world!
With the return of the NYBG Greenmarket, we don’t know what to pick from this summer’s bountiful local produce. Ever wonder what New York’s most talented chefs have to say about what to do with fresh fruits and vegetables? Thanks to NYBG’s good friend Mario Batali, we were able to ask these same questions to some of the people behind Batali’s spectacular restaurants, such as Eataly and Del Posto.
This Friday, June 20, the Garden will host the inaugural symposium of the new 
