New York Botanical Garden

What can we learn from the wind? On the islands of Vanuatu, quite a bit! Check out our recent collaborative study of "wind lore," a traditional knowledge base in Vanuatu culture that was once used regularly to determine the best time to plant or harvest certain crops, gather plant material for seasonal crafts and construction, and more.

For a new research initiative from our Center for Plants, People, and Culture, graduate student Ella Vardeman and a team of researchers interviewed 100 women born in Haiti and now living in New York City about their use of medicinal plants for women’s health. Significantly, nearly every participant (97 percent) reported using medicinal plants before they moved here from Haiti. Learn more about this urban ethnobotany study, and our ongoing work to document the uses and cultural importance of plants around the world as more and more people move to major cities—and how that move impacts traditional plant knowledge.

With 14 NYBG researchers in attendance and some of our experts giving talks at this year's International Botanical Congress in Madrid, we're proud to participate in the largest global conference for the plant sciences—an event which had its inaugural run in Brussels, 1864. Learn more about this event running all week! https://ibcmadrid2024.com/

There's only ONE WEEK LEFT to apply to the next class of our School of Professional Horticulture! After over 90 years, our professional horticulture training program remains your best opportunity to enter the horticultural field. You'll learn from professionals over the course of this two-year program with hands-on experiences across NYBG's 250 acres, field trips to meet with renowned horticulturists and SoPH alums, and in-depth training for every facet of the job. Whether you're just entering the workforce or looking to change careers to follow your passion, this is the chance you've been waiting for. Learn more and apply by August 1: https://lnkd.in/eXdidhwe

With climate change threatening vulnerable crops like chocolate, bananas, and coffee, scientists have been working to find solutions to the looming scarcity or even disappearance of these foods. In the case of chocolate, they're onto something encouraging. A joint team of researchers from NYBG, University College Cork, and Brazil's USP - Universidade de São Paulo have recorded three new species in South America—each related to Theobroma cacao, our source of chocolate—that might help us breed drought-tolerant or disease resistant cocoa beans. Head through to learn more.

Haven't signed up for Hilton Carter's propagation workshop with us? Don't miss out on the opportunity to brush up on your houseplant skills! On August 13, join Carter—an interior stylist, bestselling author, and artist—after hours at the Garden for a how-to on mastering home plant propagation. He'll dive into the best methods, necessary tools, and different approaches to consider based on plant type, and share insights from his newest work, The Propagation Handbook. Following the talk and his demonstrations, be sure to purchase a copy of Carter's book and peruse a selection of houseplants on sale, then stick around for a book signing. It's sure to be a fun night of learning with fellow plant fans, so get signed up while you can.

Are you a detail-oriented, collaborative leader looking to manage impactful projects from concept to completion? See if you're the right fit for managing the Garden's Comprehensive Master Plan projects and supporting the institution’s mission of sustainability and inclusivity. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e4-fCNn7

Want to hear the hottest trends in houseplants? Did you become a plant collector in recent years, and need the must-have plant species? That is what we are talking about on this week’s episode of our #PlantPeople podcast! In episode 5, we cover the surge in home horticulture spurred by the pandemic, with people filling their homes with greenery at a time when almost everyone was stuck indoors. NYBG's Marc Hachadourian, Senior Curator of Orchids and Director of Glasshouse Horticulture, joins us for a chat on the ways conservatory and botanical garden horticulture have influenced our day-to-day lives with plants, from popularizing certain species to their impact on cultivation and care. We'll also discuss the other side of this sudden leap in our passion for plants, including wild plant poaching and the conservation efforts being made to stop it. Don’t miss out on insights to educate and elevate your plant game! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review our show with PRX new episodes every other Monday. 🎧 https://brnw.ch/21wLiQj

Back in May, our Bronx Green-Up team hosted a special Bronx Food & Farm Tour focused on the ways that community gardeners are leading the fight against toxic industries. Take a look at their trip through Mott Haven and Port Morris—a four-mile bus and bike tour of community gardens in the South Bronx where attendees learned about the history of environmental justice movements in our borough, and the contemporary movements revitalizing local spaces to grow food, health, and neighborhood connection. Learn more about Bronx Green-Up here! https://lnkd.in/eHYunrRc #communitygarden #bronx

Are you new to the green industry and looking to network? Hortie Hoopla is just around the corner! Join our School of Professional Horticulture next week, July 17, for its free annual field day for interns, seasonal employees, and aspiring horticulturists. Kick things off with coffee and tea before we set off into the Garden's collections to talk to horticulture curators and experts, get insight on our program offerings during a SoPH Open House, and wrap the day up with a barbecue, games, and prizes. It's a great opportunity to see what awaits you in this gratifying career field! Get registered: https://lnkd.in/eJU3uMiP