Twelve acres garden incorporating the plants hardy on Long Island for the education and the enjoyment of all. The Conservatory, an NYC landmark and the nation's most beautiful glasshouse, has been restored as A World of Plants, offering an ecotour through misty tropical rain forests of Latin America, arid deserts of Africa and the Americas, subtropical shrublands of Australia, dazzling flower shows, and more. With tours, events, and activities for all, The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx has become New York City's premier center for exploring and enjoying nature. A century of scientific research and the world-renowned Library and Herbarium place the Garden in the forefront of efforts to identify, collect, and study the world's plant life and understand the importance of plants to people and the environment. Rose, Herb, Rock, Fragrance, Maze, Children's, Fragrance garden, Vegetable garden, cutting garden, wildlife and country gardens and composting area.
Wheelchairs are available for visitors.
Garden tram can accomodate wheelchairs. The garden also includes the official state arboretum of South Dakota. Dogs, food or drink not allowed. Various gardens, some featuring old roses and perennials, many herbs. Copyright 1994-2000 by Cheryl M. Trine, all rights reserved.