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Get Greening with a Block Association
A block association is people coming together where they live to make their neighborhood great. In New York City, there’s no formal process to create one—all you need is a name, a purpose, and a plan to get neighbors involved.
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden Staff -
Eat Local: Potato and Red Onion Pizza
This hearty potato pizza offers a welcome change of pace from heavier winter fare while still utilizing readily available storage crops and dried herbs.
By Stephanie Fletcher -
Devil’s-Tongues Blooming at BBG
Amorphophallus konjac (devil’s-tongue), also known as voodoo-lily, is poised to put on a stinky show at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden Staff -
Scavenger Hunt: Plants of the Lunar New Year in the Conservatory
Try to find these plants of the Lunar New Year in the Conservatory!
By Romi Ige -
Edible Plants in the Tropical Pavilion
Tropical fruits are ripening now at BBG.
By Jeremy Weine -
Annuals to Spark the Senses and Imagination in the Fragrance Garden
Learn about some of this year’s most intriguing annuals offering summer-long color, textures, and aromas in the Fragrance Garden.
By Madelyn Ringold-Brown -
Soil Amendment Experiment in the Herb Garden
In partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is conducting a controlled experiment in the Herb Garden as a demonstration for visitors.
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden Staff -
Lessons from the Discovery Garden for Play-Based Learning
As we celebrate 10 years in the Discovery Garden, we collected some tips inspired by this unique interactive space.
By BBG Staff -
Nefertiti Matos Olivares on Access in the Garden
Cultural access advisor Nefertiti Matos Olivares chats with BBG about a new audio description tour in the Fragrance Garden.
By BBG Staff -
Gardener’s Choice: Bonsai
Bonsai gardener David Castro shares some of his favorite trees and describes how they are cultivated.
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden Staff