Queens Botanical Garden

Did you know that bees get thirsty too? learn how to make a watering station for bees with Mrs. C! . This video is available with closed captioning on YouTube: youtube.com/qbgtv . More #qbgathome: www.queensbotanical.org/qbgathome... . . . #qbgathome #peopleplantscultures #queensbotanicalgarden #facesofqbg #bee #bees #nycbees #nychoney #beehive #beekeeping #nycbeekeeper #savethebees #hive #honeybee #apiary #beesofinstagram See more

VERY FEW tickets left for Pumpkin Patch this weekend! . $10 Adult, $12 Child (includes 1 pumpkin, 1 take home activity kit), FREE for Members (pumpkin not included). https://2020qbgpumpkinpatch.eventbrite.com .... For more October events: www.queensbotanical.org/calendar . Eryn Hatzithomas . #peopleplantscultures #queensbotanicalgarden #pumpkins #pumpkinpatch #thingstodonyc #itsinqueens #flushingfantastic #fallevents See more

Embroider like Soraya Navia @sorayadesignsthings! Octopus Energy Embroidery Kits are now available. Each kit includes a 5 wooden embroidery hoop, pre-printed pattern on cotton fabric, DMC embroidery threads, embroidery needle, needle threader, and private password to a virtual embroidery video guide and instructional booklet. Embroidery kits are on sale through 11/9. $25 Members / $30 Non-Members. . Register: https://www.sorayadesignsthings.com//v293s6e4wuxjf85onc9ou . Dra...w inspiration from Soraya’s current exhibition at the Garden, With Every Fiber of Our Being. More: queensbotanical.org/sorayanavia . Soraya Navia . #queensbotanicalgarden #artinthegarden #embroidery #handembroidery #fiberartist #fiberart #oceanconservation #upcycling #marinelife #octopus See more

Today is the last day of Taiwan: A World of Orchids! Take home an orchid from our sale (while supplies last)! And for tips on how to choose and care for your very own, check out our latest QBG @ Home video, Introduction to Orchid Care! . Included in Garden Admission. . Register: queensbotanical.org/orchids... . Eryn Hatzithomas@ehatzi . #peopleplantscultures#queensbotanicalgarden#flushingfantastic#itsinqueens#ourgardensyourhome#nycgarden#gardensofinstagram#orchid#orchids#taiwaneseculture See more

Can’t get enough orchids? Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of Taiwan: A World of Orchids! Be sure to take home an orchid from our sale (while supplies last)! And for tips on how to choose and care for your very own, check out our latest QBG @ Home video, Introduction to Orchid Care! . Included in Garden Admission. . Register: queensbotanical.org/orchids... . Eryn Hatzithomas@ehatzi . #peopleplantscultures#queensbotanicalgarden#flushingfantastic#itsinqueens#ourgardensyourhome#nycgarden#gardensofinstagram#orchid#orchids#taiwaneseculture See more

Here are some of our favorite orchids from our weekend exhibit, Taiwan: A World of Orchids! Come see 500 pots of exquisite beauties. Be sure to take home an orchid from our sale! . Included in Garden Admission. . Register: queensbotanical.org/orchids... . Eryn Hatzithomas @ehatzi . #peopleplantscultures #queensbotanicalgarden #flushingfantastic #itsinqueens #ourgardensyourhome #nycgarden #gardensofinstagram #orchid #orchids #taiwaneseculture See more

Oh, happy weekend! Taiwan: A World of Orchids is today and tomorrow. Come bask in the sun and view 500 pots of these exquisite beauties. And take home an orchid from our sale! . Included in Garden Admission. . Register: queensbotanical.org/orchids... . Anne Tan-Detchkov . #peopleplantscultures #queensbotanicalgarden #flushingfantastic #itsinqueens #ourgardensyourhome #nycgarden #gardensofinstagram #orchid #orchids #taiwaneseculture See more

Today we announced that our 7th annual Taiwan: A World of Orchids exhibit kicks off tomorrow! Thank you Taiwan in New York QBG Ambassador Pauline Huang, Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, Nily Rozic Sandra Ung for the Office of Grace Meng, Ellen Young for the office of Ron Kim, supporters and sponsors for joining us. More: https://queensbotanical.org/orchids

Look for leaves that are medium green, firm, and plump! Watch for more orchid tips from QBG's Volunteer Orchid Specialist, Amanda Dorn. Amanda shows you the basics about how to select a healthy Phalaenopsis orchid, proper growing conditions in your home, and watering tips. She will also walk you through the steps of how to repot your orchid. . This video is available with closed captioning on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/qbgtv . Find your perfect orchid at our orchid sale... as part of Taiwan: A World of Orchids this weekend, Friday, October 16-Sunday, October 18. For more about A World of Orchids: www.queensbotanical.org/orchids . #peopleplantscultures #queensbotanicalgarden #orchid #orchids #orchidcare #phalaenopsis #plantcare #planttips See more

Now through 12/27, "With Every Fiber of Our Being" by Fiber artist and graphic designer Soraya Navia features upcycled canvases, hand-embroidered portraits of underwater life, marine animals directly impacted by plastic waste. Included in Garden Admission. . More: www.queensbotanical.org/sorayanavia . This exhibition is made possible (in part) by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the Cit...y Council. . Soraya Navia . #peopleplantscultures #queensbotanicalgarden #artinthegarden #embroidery #handembroidery #fiberartist #oceanconservation #upcycling #marinelife #plasticwaste #itsinqueens #flushingfantastic #fallevents #thingstodo See more

Taiwan: A World of Orchids is THREE DAYS AWAY! The exhibit from Friday, 10/16 thru Sunday, 10/18 brings you a stunning display of orchids. This year’s exhibit is all outdoors on our covered terrace. To follow recent safety guidelines from New York State for our area, a maximum of 25 people at a time will be able to view and walk through the exhibit. . And don't forget our post-exhibit orchid sale on Sunday from 4:30-7pm to take a beauty home from the exhibit itself. . R...egister: www.queensbotanical.org/orchids . Anne Tan-Detchkov . #peopleplantscultures #queensbotanicalgarden #flushingfantastic #itsinqueens #ourgardensyourhome #nycgarden #gardensofinstagram #orchid #orchids #taiwaneseculture See more

Dust off your costumes--Halloween at the Garden is back on 10/31! Little ones can show off their Halloween costume, walk our trick or treat trail, and enjoy performances, including a magic show! . Included in Garden Admission. . Register: https://2020qbghalloween.eventbrite.com... . For more October events, click on link in bio. . Eryn Hatzithomas . #peopleplantscultures #queensbotanicalgarden #nychalloween #halloween #trickortreat #thingstodonyc #itsinqueens #flushingfantastic #fallevents See more

Taiwan: A World of Orchids is less than a week away, kicking off on Friday, 10/16 and ending Sunday, 10/18! Enjoy a stunning display of orchids, art, and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECO-NY). . This year’s exhibit is all outdoors on our covered terrace. To follow recent safety guidelines from New York State for our area, a maximum of 25 people at a time will be able to view and walk through the exhibit. . And don't forget o...ur post-exhibit orchid sale on Sunday from 4:30-7pm to take a beauty home from the exhibit itself. . Register: queensbotanical.org/orchids . Jess Brey . #peopleplantscultures #queensbotanicalgarden #flushingfantastic #itsinqueens #ourgardensyourhome #nycgarden #gardensofinstagram #orchid #orchids #taiwaneseculture See more

Aprenda a encurtir pepinos y rábanos en un frasco que contiene vinagre de manzana orgánico. Usaremos especias o semillas secas de vegetales del mercado local Down to Earth Flushing Farmer's Market, ubicado en las afueras del jardín. . ¡Disfruta tu encurtido como complemento nutritivo en una ensalada, tacos o cualquier comida! . Todos los productos utilizados en este video fueron cultivados localmente. Recomendamos visitar el mercado de agricultores más cercano para ver... qué hay de temporada. . Para encontrar mercados de agricultores cercanos: https://downtoearthmarkets.com/markets https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/o... . Para encontrar fincas para cosechar tus propias frutas y vegetales: https://www.pickyourown.org/NY.htm . Receta: Encurtido o conserva de Verduras Ingredientes 2 cucharadas de azúcar 1 cucharadas de sal 1.5 taza de vinagre blanco o de manzana 1 taza de agua caliente 2 cucharadas de eneldo fresco picado, menta o cilantro 1 cucharadas especias para encurtir Verduras crudas picadas para llenar el frasco Puede usar remolacha, zanahoria, rábanos, nabos, pepinos, quimbombó, judías verdes, espárragos, cebolla roja, calabacín o calabaza de verano, floretes de coliflor, pimientos morrones, bulbos de hinojo, repollo, tallos de acelga. Instrucciones En un frasco de vidrio, combine el azúcar, sal, el vinagre y el agua caliente. Cubra y agite con cuidado hasta que el azúcar y la sal se hayan disuelto Agregue las hierbas/ aromáticas, seguido de las verduras picadas Empuje las verduras hacia abajo para que queden cubiertas por el líquido. Una vez frío, refrigere por lo menos una hora antes de servir. Coma dentro de 3-4 días . Receta: Té de Sol . Ingredientes Hierbas/aromáticas frescas recién cosechadas como menta, albahaca, cilantro, flores de borraja, lavanda, etc. También se pueden usar 2-4 bolsitas de té. 4 tazas de agua fría Opcional: miel Instrucciones Agregue las hierbas /aromáticas al frasco Llene el frasco con agua Agregue bolsitas de té y cierre el frasco Coloque el frasco en un lugar soleado y déjelo en infusión durante 2 a 3 horas, o hasta que le guste el sabor. Cuélelo. Agregue miel si lo desea Almacene en el refrigerador y sirva frío, con cubitos de hielo y rodajas de limón opcionales. Beber en un día soleado!