Brooklyn Botanic

Some views appreciated by blogadiers yesterday at the gathering the Flatbush Gardener kindly arranged at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. First up, the light touch of the Bald Cypress, a deciduous conifer growing near the Koi Pond, which was complemented by the lacey leaves of the Dawn Redwoods not far away.
















The spikes of Horse Mint growing in the Native Flora Garden. Our own BBG was the first botanic garden to host a native plant section.
















Longwood hybrid Water-Platters















Climbing supports in the Rose Garden















Silverweed in the Herb Garden, an astringent, makes a good gargle for sore throats. Sweeten with honey.















One of the garden's elegant brides.