“When Brooklyn Botanic Garden was founded more than a century ago, New York City area was quickly being developed into a cityscape of buildings and paved roads. Creating a public garden was one way to ensure that some green space remained. Today, the Garden has come to represent the very best in urban gardening and horticultural display.”_BBG.org
“The centerpiece of Lily Pool Terrace is the Jenkins Fountain, located directly in front of the Palm House. Two large rectangular pools are situated to its north and south, bordered by the Mixed Perennial Border and Annual Border. BBG’s Terrace Café is located just off the terrace.
The pools are planted with nearly 100 varieties of hardy and tropical water-lilies and sacred lotuses, creating a stunning attraction in July, August, and September.”_BBG,org
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden was founded in 1910 with botanist Charles Stuart Gager as director.
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