Urban Gardening Blog
Judging Brooklyn’s Blocks
On a recent hot and sunny Thursday morning, I climbed into BBG’s hybrid SUV armed with a ream of score sheets, a native flora handbook, and a sharp pencil. It was my first time as a staff judge in the Garden’s Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest! My three judging teammates—a GreenBridge staff member, a
Greenest Block 2011 Gets Under Way
With a grand total of 36 residential semifinalists, whittled down from 188 original entrants, the first round of judging is now over for the 2011 Greenest Block in Brooklyn competition! GreenBridge program manager Nina Browne assures us that "the competition is fierce" this year. To view the semifinalists, visit Greenest
Gothamist Gardening Help
This week, BBG's Native Flora Garden curator Uli Lorimer weighed in on gothamist.com's new green thumb series giving his advice on native plants to grow in sun and shade in backyards around NYC. Some of the plants he suggests for shady backyards include ferns, snakeroot, and goldenrod. To see the full list of Uli's
BUGs Go Places
After a successful training program last fall, the very first class of certified Brooklyn Urban Gardeners (BUGs) is making a difference to community greening efforts throughout Brooklyn. “BUG gave me the tools, knowledge, and confidence to revitalize a community garden,” reports Erik Rosenberg, a certified BUG
How to Get a Lush Lawn
Looking to green your lawn the natural way? Join instructor Luke Halligan for an informative workshop on sustainable lawn-care techniques on Tuesday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. This workshop will cover everything you need to know to make your lawn into a thriving ecosystem. We will discuss methods to establish and care for a
Trouble in Paradise: Are We Losing Our Native Bees?
On Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. join the Torrey Botanical Society and Dr. Stephen Buchmann for a free illustrated talk showcasing North American native bee diversity and the threats facing bees and other pollinators. Explore the amazing ways bees make a living and learn more about Colony Collapse Disorder and steps the
