"Into the Garden" is a new series of interviews about plants, people, and everything in between. Read Artist Phyllis Ma on Learning from Mushrooms
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Urban Gardening & EcologyPlants & People
Artist Phyllis Ma on Learning from Mushrooms
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Growing FoodUrban GardeningUrban Gardening & Ecology
Make a Lasagna Garden in a Raised Bed
You can compost and grow vegetables in one simple wooden frame. Layer clippings, leaves, and other materials in the fall, and by spring you'll have a healthy growing medium for tomatoes, peppers, and more. Read Make a Lasagna Garden in a Raised Bed
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Garden DesignGrowing FoodUrban Gardening
Starting an Herb Garden in a Small Outdoor Space
If you’ve got access to an outdoor space with some direct sunlight you can create a small herb garden. Here's how to start one from scratch or expand from established plants Read Starting an Herb Garden in a Small Outdoor Space
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Environmental JusticePower of Trees
An African American Tree Activist Lived in Brooklyn
Remembering the environmental legacy of community activist Hattie Carthan, the “Tree Lady” of Brooklyn. Read An African American Tree Activist Lived in Brooklyn
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsVideos
Bloom Alert: Pussy Willows (Video)
These weird and wonderful willows are blooming in the Garden. Read Bloom Alert: Pussy Willows (Video)
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Environmental JusticePower of Trees
Dr. Vivek Shandas on Trees and Equity in Cities
Dr. Vivek Shandas speaks with BBG about street trees, environmental justice, and how we can move toward a more equitable urban ecology. Read Dr. Vivek Shandas on Trees and Equity in Cities
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsCherry Blossoms
Can You Predict When the Cherries Will Blossom?
Brooklyn Botanic Garden does not have a crystal ball, but phenology can help you learn a little bit about bloom times. Read Can You Predict When the Cherries Will Blossom?
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Birds & Other Wildlife
Birds of Brooklyn: Eastern Phoebe
This insect-catching bird is the new harbinger of spring! Read Birds of Brooklyn: Eastern Phoebe
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Pollinators and BirdsNative FloraSustainable Gardening
Make Your Garden a Haven for Insect Diversity
Create a habitat for pollinators as well as the amazing array of less beloved, but still important, insects out there. Read Make Your Garden a Haven for Insect Diversity
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Urban Gardening & EcologyClimate Change & Sustainability
An Unusually Warm Winter in Brooklyn
Temperatures in New York City were unusually mild this winter, which experts have associated with a complex combination of factors. Read An Unusually Warm Winter in Brooklyn