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?
Plants & Gardens Blog
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsPower of Trees
What’s With the Bands on BBG’s Trees?
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Urban Gardening & EcologyPlants & People
Dr. Shalene Jha on Community Gardens as Biodiversity Havens
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
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
How to Identify Plants Without an App
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
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Urban Gardening & EcologyBirds & Other WildlifePower of Trees
A Closer Look at the Monkey Puzzle Tree
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
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsPlants & PeoplePower of Trees
Celebrating Caribbean Trees
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
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Urban GardeningUrban Gardening & Ecology
Weed of the Month: Fleabane
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
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsUrban Gardening & Ecology
All Eyes on the Redbud, and Other Trees in Bloom
This Arbor Day, take a moment to notice your local trees’ spring blooms. Read All Eyes on the Redbud, and Other Trees in Bloom
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BBG Gardens & Collections
Return of the Tulips
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
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CompostingUrban Gardening & Ecology
This Earth Day, Consider the Compost Pile
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
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsVideos
How to Plant Bare Root Roses (Video)
Watch gardener Will Wallace plant bare root roses in the Cranford Rose Garden. Read How to Plant Bare Root Roses (Video)