Cut Flowers at Local Corner Delicatessen

These are some of the beautiful cut flowers being sold at corner convenience store and deli in Manhattan. Springtime brings about a burst of bright colors outside these neighborhood corner stores. These flowers are less expensive than those purchased from florists.

Blooms and Foliage at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a small but beautiful botanical garden near the Brooklyn Museum of Art. The garden features a Japanese hill and pond garden, as well as the Cranford Rose Garden, herb garden, the Children's Garden, Steinhard Conservatory of indoor flowers and plants, and the new visitor center, a model of energy-efficient design. Above are some photos of gorgeous spring blooms and foliage at the garden, including clematis, grape hyacinth, tulips, roses and daisies.