Plants & Gardens Blog

In consultation with Andrew Reinmann, an ecologist and biogeochemist at CUNY, Brooklyn Botanic Garden has installed dendrometers—tools that measure tree growth—on trees around the grounds. Read › What’s With the Bands on BBG’s Trees?

We spoke with Dr. Shalene Jha, associate professor in the department of integrative biology at the University of Texas-Austin, about urban habitats, “bee bread,” and gardening toward a better future. Read › Dr. Shalene Jha on Community Gardens as Biodiversity Havens

Part of the fun in learning about the plant world is experiencing it with your own eyes. Read › How to Identify Plants Without an App

Araucaria araucana is “like a mother,” says researcher Karina Speziale. “They feed the community. Many, many animals and humans depend on it.” Read › A Closer Look at the Monkey Puzzle Tree

People might think of plants as being removed from politics. “But they come with a lot of history,” says Chelsea Forgenie, co-curator of the exhibit Trees of Little Caribbean. Read › Celebrating Caribbean Trees

This daisy-like native wildflower is in bloom now. Look closely and you'll see its flower heads are made up of many smaller flowers. Read › Weed of the Month: Fleabane

This Arbor Day, take a moment to notice your local trees’ spring blooms. Read › All Eyes on the Redbud, and Other Trees in Bloom

Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s iconic spring display of tulips is back in the Annual Border after a three-year absence. Read › Return of the Tulips

Wondering how you should celebrate Earth Day? Take a moment to brush up on your composting know-how. Read › This Earth Day, Consider the Compost Pile

Watch gardener Will Wallace plant bare root roses in the Cranford Rose Garden. Read › How to Plant Bare Root Roses (Video)