Discover how cultures around the world rely on plants for everything–from food and medicine to cosmetics–through a stunning re-creation of Europe’s first botanical garden in Padua and surprising displays of healing plants featuring research by several NYBG experts. Explore a fascinating presentation of rare books and manuscripts known as herbals, as well as engaging science adventures for kids, and much more.In the Conservatory Courtyard you can also found “Four Seasons” that is an installation of four sculptures, each standing more than 15 feet high–Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter–by contemporary American artist and filmmaker Philip Haas