Artist and AnkhLave Arts Alliance founder Dario Mohr talks with BBG about reclaimed histories, his Grenadian heritage, and creating inclusive spaces in the arts. Read Artist Dario Mohr on Black History and Sacred Spaces
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Plants & People
Artist Dario Mohr on Black History and Sacred Spaces
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsVideos
Warm Temperate Pavilion at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
The Warm Temperate Pavilion is always a treat for the senses, but it might be at its most extraordinary during the late winter months. Read Warm Temperate Pavilion at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
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BBG Gardens & Collections
What Are Gardeners Up to in the Winter?
In the winter season, BBG's outdoor gardeners are busy planning, organizing, pruning, and mulching. Read What Are Gardeners Up to in the Winter?
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BBG Gardens & Collections
Composer Ricardo Romaneiro on Biophony SoundGarden
Composer Ricardo Romaneiro, creator of Biophony SoundGarden, tells us what it’s like to make music with plants. Read Composer Ricardo Romaneiro on Biophony SoundGarden
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Garden DesignUrban Gardening
Why Prune in the Winter?
When your woody plants are dormant and bare-branched, it may be time to break out the shears. Read Why Prune in the Winter?
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Urban Gardening & EcologyBirds & Other Wildlife
Want to Feed Birds? Leave Your Perennials Standing
Leaving native perennials uncut through the winter season can help support a wide range of birds and insects. Read Want to Feed Birds? Leave Your Perennials Standing
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Sustainable GardeningUrban Gardening
Germination Test: Are Your Old Seeds Still Good?
High demand and current safety protocols have added a week to 10 days to many online seed orders. If you have unused seeds from last year or even earlier, they very well might be viable. Read Germination Test: Are Your Old Seeds Still Good?
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BBG Gardens & Collections
Get to Know These Buds
No need to wait for spring flowers and foliage. Buds offer much to observe and appreciate right now. Read Get to Know These Buds
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Houseplants
Caring for Ferns as Houseplants
Plant-lovers have adored ferns since Victorian times. They have a reputation for fussiness, but with a little thought and attention, they can thrive as houseplants. Read Caring for Ferns as Houseplants
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Growing FoodUrban Gardening
How to Wrap a Fig Tree to Protect It for the Winter
Fig trees are native to the Mediterranean region, but they are beloved by Brooklyn gardeners. Learn how to protect them through a New York City winter. Read How to Wrap a Fig Tree to Protect It for the Winter