QBG @ Home

QBG @ Home

Garden staff continues to share moments of inspiration, beauty, and knowledge with you through our social media and online channels. To see the latest and enjoy QBG at Home, including story time and crafts, classroom tutorials, DIY projects, and so much more, be sure to check out all the nature- and garden-inspired content below and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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From the Garden

See highlights of what’s blooming and growing, garden demos, and more!

Watch the latest: 

AnkhLave Arts Alliance at Queens Botanical Garden
This outdoor art exhibit highlights the work of six Queens-based female artists of color.

Nature-Inspired School & Public Programs

Watch as we bring our fun garden curriculum to you. Where indicated, select programs are available in Spanish (Es).

Watch the latest:

How to Make a Bee Watering Hole with Mrs. C
Bees get thirsty too! Learn how to make a watering station for them.
Plants to Plates (Part 1) Farm Tour
Plants to Plates (Part 2) Quick Pickles and Sun Tea
De las Plantas al Plato (Parte 1): Recorrido por la granja
De las Plantas al Plato (Parte 2): Encurtido de verduras y té al sol

Activities, Crafts, & Stories for Families

Watch nature- and culture- inspired story time, crafts, and more you can do right at home.

Watch the latest:

Science on the Sidewalk: Earth Day Planting
Happy Earth Day! Join Rebecca and Miles to lean about ways to celebrate this annual occasion, including planting at home!
Story Time: Ruby’s Chinese New Year
In this story celebrating Lunar New Year, we meet each of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac as they help Ruby deliver a gift to her Grandmother! 
Creciendo Juntos / Growing Together
Hagamos una excursión alrededor del mundo sin salir de nuestras casas.
Story of My Sandwich (Part 2)
Instead of throwing things in the trash, Maia explores other ways to discard materials, like recycling, upcycling, and even regrowing!
Ambulo Visits the Ever Large Forest

Ambulo visits the tallest forest he has ever seen!

DIY & Garden Inspiration

From our homes to yours, we present nature- inspired DIY projects, houseplant demos, and more.

Watch the latest:

Introduction to Orchid Care
Learn how to choose and care for your orchid with QBG’s Volunteer Orchid Specialist, Amanda
Korean BBQ Garden: Shopping at H Mart
Unable to grow vegetables at home? Here’s a shopping guide at a Korean supermarket to do Korean BBQ at Home.

Fred & Emmett Plant Chat (Episode 1): The Tomato!
Macro Photography Tips

Compost Minute

Get an inside look at compost with NYC Compost Project hosted by Queens Botanical Garden.

Watch the latest:

Managing Moisture in an Aerated Compost Pile
Anaerobic Conditions In a Compost Pile

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