Queens Botanical Garden

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Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants, and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and demonstrations of environmental stewardship. Queens Botanical Garden is a 39-acre urban oasis featuring beautiful garden displays, engaging public programs such as seasonal festivals and summer concerts, as well as innovative environmental education programs.

We’re excited to share that a new PurpleAir air quality sensor has been installed outside our Education Building.Part of...
05/25/2026

We’re excited to share that a new PurpleAir air quality sensor has been installed outside our Education Building.

Part of a citizen science initiative led by KiddieScience, with help from Guardians of Flushing Bay and Corona Arts & Sciences Academy, this monitor provides access to real-time air quality data in NYC. Thank you to Con Edison for supporting the installation!

Interested in learning what the air quality is like at the Garden today? Visit the link in our bio to see.

Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, so we’re celebrating the thousands of interconnected species th...
05/22/2026

Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, so we’re celebrating the thousands of interconnected species that visit our Gardens and help them thrive.

Created by the UN, this day reminds us of the importance of biodiversity in sustaining life on Earth and the urgent need to protect native ecosystems.

See a favorite local plant or animal at the Garden today? Make sure to tag us!

Photos by Wai Li, Jess Brey, David Stein, Shari Romar, David Stein, Shari Romar, and Anne Tan-Detchkov.

This weekend, join us for Pantry Pollination, a community potluck and gathering led by Nadine Nelson exploring the conne...
05/20/2026

This weekend, join us for Pantry Pollination, a community potluck and gathering led by Nadine Nelson exploring the connections between Black, Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and African diasporic food traditions.

Through tea, small bites, seed sharing, and conversation, we’ll reflect on how recipes, spices, markets, and everyday ingredients reflect histories of migration, exchange, and resilience across generations and borders. Guests are encouraged to bring a small dish or ingredient to share.

Nadine Nelson is a multidisciplinary artist, chef, and educator who uses food as a medium for cultural connection. Born in Toronto to Jamaican parents, she is the founder of Global Local Gourmet and a James Beard-celebrated chef.

Pantry Pollination is supported by the Asian American Arts Alliance.

Reserve your spot at the link in bio!

Did you know that our compost program has been operating for over 30 years? Launched in 1993 as part of the New York Cit...
05/15/2026

Did you know that our compost program has been operating for over 30 years? Launched in 1993 as part of the New York City Compost Project, it is the longest-running mid-scale community composting site in NYC!

Swipe through to see some photos of our site now and then.

Interested in getting involved and getting your hands dirty? We’re always looking for volunteers. Visit queensbotanical.org/community-volunteer/ to learn more.

As our geraniums, irises, lilacs, bluebells, and more continue to emerge and reach full bloom, purple is everywhere arou...
05/13/2026

As our geraniums, irises, lilacs, bluebells, and more continue to emerge and reach full bloom, purple is everywhere around the Garden this week.

Ever wondered why so many beautiful flowers come in this color?

It’s actually an evolutionary advantage — helping to attract bees and other pollinators, whose vision prioritizes combinations of ultraviolet, blue, and green, and can perceive elements of the UV spectrum that are invisible to humans.

Swipe through to see what’s blooming right now, and start planning your visit!

Photos by Trisha Prieto.

This Thursday at 9:30 am, learn about planting and trellising your own crops at our third and final farm workshop of the...
05/11/2026

This Thursday at 9:30 am, learn about planting and trellising your own crops at our third and final farm workshop of the season!

Our Farm coordinator, Sabrina, will show you a range of planting techniques, including transplanting seedlings and direct seeding. She’ll also discuss the benefits and methods of trellising for crops such as cucumbers, beans, and tomatoes.

Sign up to attend via the link in our bio!

On Saturday, May 16, join herbalist and Bronx-native Boricua, Maggie Rivera ( ), for a tour exploring plants used in Pue...
05/08/2026

On Saturday, May 16, join herbalist and Bronx-native Boricua, Maggie Rivera ( ), for a tour exploring plants used in Puerto Rican cuisine and medicine.

Flip through to see three of the species Maggie will spotlight, along with their traditional uses.

Prickly Pear/Tuna mansa (Opuntia ficus-indica)
Known in Caribbean Spanish as “Tuna de España” or “Higo chumbo,” the fruit of the pricky pear cactus has traditionally been used as a soothing anti-inflammatory poultice, often combined with coconut or castor oil.

Castor/Ricino (Ricinus communis):
Also called “Higuereta” in Caribbean Spanish, castor is used in folk traditions throughout the Caribbean. Castor oil has often been used to support digestive health and remains a common ingredient in soaps, perfumes, and beauty products today.

Fig / Higo (Ficus carica)
Introduced by Spanish settlers in the 1500s, fig has long been used in Puerto Rican herbalism to support respiratory and immune health. It is also used to help ease painful menstrual cramps and regulate cycles.

Curious to learn more? Sign up to attend the tour via the link in our bio.

If you visit Queens Botanical Garden first thing in the morning on any day of the week, you’ll be greeted by the soft so...
05/06/2026

If you visit Queens Botanical Garden first thing in the morning on any day of the week, you’ll be greeted by the soft sounds and flowing movements of our neighborhood’s many Tai Chi groups — including QBG’s official Tai Chi collective, which has been active for over 30 years.

Here, watch a routine by the QBG Tai Chi group, captured on a crisp spring morning in April.

Thank you to D**g Ye (叶东) for the voiceover and translations, and thank you to everyone who chooses the Garden as a home for their Tai Chi and Qi Gong practices!

Video by Geraldine Osorio. Photo by Trisha Prieto.

There are only two weeks left to secure tickets to QBG’s Rambling Rose Gala, our biggest fundraising event of the year! ...
05/04/2026

There are only two weeks left to secure tickets to QBG’s Rambling Rose Gala, our biggest fundraising event of the year! Set during peak rose season, guests will enjoy seasonal food and drinks, a silent auction, and the chance to “ramble” through our Rose Garden with our horticulture team.

This year, we are proud to honor Howard Freilich, founder of Blondie’s Treehouse, and the memory of Yanny “Mama” Lie from QBG’s Tai Chi group — two people who have made an indelible mark on our Queens community. All proceeds will support our gardens, sustainability initiatives, and community programs.

Limited tickets are available. Visit the link in our bio.

Photos by Sean Chee.

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43-50 Main Street
New York, NY
11355

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8am - 4:30pm

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(718) 886-3800

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