The Brooklyn Botanic Garden http://www.bbg.org is one of the top botanical gardens in the world. Founded in 1910, it's situated on 52 acres and offers so many wonderful activities for the entire family from garden tours to art classes. No matter where you are in the garden, there is something here for every nature lover! Growing from its humble beginnings as an ash dump in the late 1800s, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has come to represent today the very best in urban gardening and horticultural display. The mission of Brooklyn Botanic Garden is to serve all the people in its community and throughout the world by displaying plants, practicing the high art of horticulture in order to provide a beautiful and hospitable setting for the delight and inspiration of the public. The BBG engages in research in plant sciences to expand human knowledge of plants, disseminating the results to science professionals and to the general public. Education is also a huge part of the garden. There are many programs geared specifically for children and adults in order to teach them to properly grow plants and create beautiful gardens. There are also a number of programs to reach out to help the people of all diverse urban neighborhoods in order to enhance the quality of their surroundings and their daily lives through the cultivation and enjoyment of plants. The BBG actively seeks to arouse public awareness of the fragility of our natural environment, both local and global. It offers a myriad of publications as well as other information about environmental protection and conservation. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, Mr. Lou Cesario, Director of Visitor Services and Volunteers will be my guest to talk about the history of this prestigious garden as well as the upcoming Gourds and Ghouls festival. If you're in the New York City area or intend to visit the greatest city in the world, this is one of the most memorable places you definitely must visit!