Since they are open from March to October you can find out which flowers are in bloom to go see in person. You can even track the progress of the new blooming flowers on the Brooklyn Botanic Garden website.

If you love plant life there is a gardening resource center where you can learn what to plant in what month. Also great news for teachers if you are looking for a fun new field trip to take the students you can take them to the education and activities center here they can learn a variety of different things, this could be helpful in the classroom for a life science class.

If you just want to come for some fun you can go on a guided tour around the Botanic Garden and see everything and learn about the different gardens. You will learn about the inspiration behind the gardens, the plant life, and wildlife. Seems like a great time and it is only available in Brooklyn, Wien. You won't get an experience like this anywhere else. In some of the gardens you can sit down and just enjoy nature. When you have a stressful week just close your eyes and take a deep breathe because you found a little piece of an escape from reality.

When your stomach starts to rumble in the afternoon hop on over to the Yellow Magnolia Cafe for some delicious food. You can find the entrance for the canteen next to the Steinhardt Conservatory. The Cafe has a full service dining on Tuesday to Sunday their menu is extensive offering a wide range of choices for entrees and also offers alcoholic beverages.

If you are more in the mood for something quick try the Yellow Magnolia Canteen which overlooks the Lily Pool Terrace. You can order any type of sandwiches, soups, salads and snacks, I am just getting hungry thinking about all this good food.

If you go in the morning I think it is safe to say that everyone could use a cup of Joe to put a pep in their step. So if you are feeling like you need a wake up call you can venture to the Visitor Center and go to the Yellow Magnolia Coffee Bar. 

If you have a favorite spot at the Botanic Gardens and want to share your experience with us leave a comment below! 

What are Board Shorts?

Board shorts are a type of men's swimwear that provides a longer more relaxed fit. They often are designed to dry quickly so they can go from swim to casual wear. The average length for board shorts is 22" with a longer knee length short than some other men's swimwear and men's trunk options.

Our Men's Board Shorts

We have 2 different types of swimwear for men:

• the first is the traditional board shorts
• the second is the volley shorts.

We want to share with you how we wear our board shorts!

Here is our Hula Girl Floral Board Shorts, there are so many different colors going on here so you can wear a Multi Color Tie Dye Swim Shorts

 Above we have our board shorts paired with a light pink distressed scoop hem tank when you chill this summer you can really make the board shorts stand out wearing a lighter color. Wearing a plain tank is easier to match with because it will pick up the colors in the board shorts.

Looking for board shorts that you can wear to a BBQ backyard party? We have the beer pong volley shorts that would be perfect for chillin with friends on a flamingo pool float while listening to some awesome music. 

 You can these swim shorts with either a red, blue or white tee or even a tank top. You can even wear these for Fourth of July weekend! Get ready to sink all the cups this summer!

Styling Board Shorts and Volley Shorts

For a more soft tone try on a pair of our fish bone volley shorts, now we can easily pair this with white and red because of the fish on the shorts but we like to mix it up!   

Sometimes matching is no fun but these volley shorts look great with our graphic tank "Trust No One" This tank has a really great ombre paint splatter design that pairs well with anything you wear on the bottom because it is neutral. 

To make you feel more at home on the beach kickin back with a drink in your hand get in our Aerial Beach View Print volley shorts, even if you can't make it to the beach you can wear these in the backyard just to chill.  

Whichever you prefer they are both comfortable for diving off the diving board, sitting pool side, relaxing on a tropical beach or skim boarding in the sand! 

If you have a certain way that you like to wear your board shorts we would love to here from you! Leave us a comment and we will respond back as soon as possible.

This year is Macy’s 40th Anniversary showcasing their extravagant 4^th of July fireworks display. The beautiful bright lights can be seen from all different locations throughout the city. 🎆🎇 (http://www.nbc.com/macys-4th-of-july-fireworks-spectacular?nbc=1)

For those Brooklynites who don’t wish to leave their borough on the day the United State’s Independence was declared…AMURICAAAA F*CK YEAH 🇺🇸 Look to us to give you the best Unclebuddysermons guide in where you should trek to to view the glowing red and white and blue fireworks.

1. Bushwick Inlet Park-

This amazing park right in the heart of Williamsburg gives you those gorgeous views of Manhattan, that arguably are the best views of the city. The wide open views will give you and your friends plenty of opportunity to catch the red, white, and blue 4^th of July fireworks. There is plenty of seating and it gives people the opportunity to combine their love for city views and natural water habitats.

How To Get There: Kent Ave. bet. N 9 St. and N 12 St., Franklin St. bet. N 14 St. and Quay St. Brooklyn- Bedford L Stop

2. Grand Ferry Park-

This park is small an intimate and wont be filled with crazy amounts of tourists trying to get the best firework view. Also located in Brooklyn, this little park is close to a lot of restaurants and bars that will surely be having events going out through the day. Once you’ve got your fill you can walk over to the sand filled ground, laydown a baja blanket, curl up with a cozy hooded sweatshirt (https://www.unclebuddysermons.com/collections/sweatshirts-sweaters), and catch the bright light show in the sky.

How To Get There: River and Grand St. Brooklyn – Bedford L Stop

3. Brooklyn Heights Promenade-

Though the views from the Brooklyn Heights piers are GORGEOUS, be prepared for large amounts of people gathering together to share the scenic firework views; especially on 4^th of July weekend. We suggest planning way in advance if you choose this hot Brooklyn spot.  

How To Get There: Clark Stop 2 or 3 

4. East River Skate Park-

If you choose to stay in the Williamsburg area, you can skate from Bushwick Inlet Park to Grand Ferry Park, and finally stopping at East River Skate Park. The crowds for the fireworks will be much more chill and have more of the Brooklyn community feel rather than a large group of tourists (and no we could never hate on Wien tourists 😃

How To Get There: 90 Kent Ave. Bedford Stop L OR just Skate  

5. YOUR APARTMENT-

What better way to spend a major holiday than in the comforts of your own home!! Not everyone is blessed #bless with a rooftop to chill on but if you do or know someone who does; throw a mini 4^th of July rager! The Macy’s 4^th of July fireworks will surely be seen from all parts of the city and avoiding the crowds by sitting in the comfort of your own home sounds pretty attractive to us.

Written By: Lauren Jackson