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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 -
Make DIY Hoop Earrings with Coix Lacryma-Jobi
Job’s tears seeds are a jewelry-maker’s dream, with a lovely coating and a ready-made hole in the center.
By Margarita Poulson -
100 Years of Bonsai at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
From a small start, BBG became known worldwide for its bonsai, as well as its early efforts to educate the public about this horticultural art form.
By Romi Ige -
Is That Plant Blooming Early?
When winter transitions into spring, climate-conscious New Yorkers start wondering about bloom times.
By BBG Staff -
Ask a Gardener: Why Are There Gnats in My Houseplants?
BBG gardener Laura Powell answers your burning houseplant questions, from fungus gnats to repotting.
By Laura Powell -
A Rare “Corpse Flower” Emerges at BBG
A very unusual flower is blooming in the Aquatic House.
By BBG Staff
