Community garden "streetscapes"—think containers, climbing roses, and friendly signage—are a great way to extend your garden's borders and engage with neighbors. Read Calling All Community Gardens: Think Outside the Gate!
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Calling All Community Gardens: Think Outside the Gate!
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Cherry Trees Are Often Grafted. What Does that Mean?
Did you know that some cherry trees are actually—kind of—two cherry trees? Read Cherry Trees Are Often Grafted. What Does that Mean?
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Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
Wherever you garden, there are plenty of tasks to tackle in preparation for the growing season. Read Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
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Summer Destination: A Pollinator Lounge
We chatted with the architects behind this summer’s Pollinator Lounge installation about designing for the more-than-human world. Read Summer Destination: A Pollinator Lounge
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Ask a Gardener: Is It a Weed or a Seedling?
BBG’s Laura Powell answers your spring gardening questions. Read Ask a Gardener: Is It a Weed or a Seedling?
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Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
Author Stephanie Foo contemplates—and tastes—this pungent, aggressive plant. Read Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
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How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
Gardening can be surprisingly expensive, especially when you’re starting from scratch. Here are some tips. Read How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
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“We Are Still Here”: Courtney Streett on Native Plants & Indigenous Knowledge
Courtney Streett (Nanticoke Indian Tribe) delivers the keynote address at this year's Making Brooklyn Bloom. Read “We Are Still Here”: Courtney Streett on Native Plants & Indigenous Knowledge
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So, You Want to Join a Community Garden?
Considering getting involved, but don’t know where to start? Keep reading! Read So, You Want to Join a Community Garden?
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The Rich History of Black Flower Vendors in New York City
“Beauty is a very necessary thing, I think,” says horticulturist and author Abra Lee. “As tough as things were, people had their flowers.” Read The Rich History of Black Flower Vendors in New York City