This wetland plant is endangered in two states, but Brooklyn Botanic Garden is part of an effort to conserve the species. Read Fieldwork: Bog Asphodel
Plants & Gardens Blog
Climate Change & Sustainability
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Urban Gardening & EcologyClimate Change & Sustainability
Fieldwork: Bog Asphodel
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsClimate Change & Sustainability
A Blanket of Snow: Good or Bad for Plants?
What did the blizzard do to plants that were starting to think it was spring? Read A Blanket of Snow: Good or Bad for Plants?
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsClimate Change & Sustainability
Why Are Flowers Blooming Now?
Flowers are blossoming around the Garden. Is this normal at this time of year? Read Why Are Flowers Blooming Now?
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Urban GardeningUrban Gardening & EcologyClimate Change & Sustainability
Last of the Million Trees Given Away at BBG
After eight years, the last trees have been distributed. May they all thrive for years to come! Read Last of the Million Trees Given Away at BBG
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Pollinators and BirdsClimate Change & SustainabilityBirds & Other Wildlife
Birds of Brooklyn: Tufted Titmouse
No longer rare but still fascinating to observe, this little bird is capable of stealing the fur right off of a sleeping raccoon's back. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Tufted Titmouse
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Sustainable GardeningUrban Gardening & EcologyClimate Change & Sustainability
Weed of the Month: Morning-Glory
This lovely climbing vine has beautified many a chain link fence, but not everyone is a fan. Read Weed of the Month: Morning-Glory
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Plant ChoicesBBG Gardens & CollectionsClimate Change & Sustainability
Why Is the Native Flora Garden Pond Green?
That's not algae, it's the world's smallest flowering plant! Read Why Is the Native Flora Garden Pond Green?
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Climate Change & SustainabilityBirds & Other Wildlife
Photos Lead to Discovery of Unknown Leafhopper
After Native Flora Garden curator Uli Lorimer posted photos of a rare grass on Flickr, an entomologist wanted to learn more. Read Photos Lead to Discovery of Unknown Leafhopper
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Sustainable GardeningUrban GardeningUrban Gardening & EcologyClimate Change & Sustainability
Q&A with Onika Abraham
Onika Abraham talks with BBG about the importance of community and cultural heritage to the sustainable urban gardening and farming movement. Read Q&A with Onika Abraham
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Sustainable GardeningClimate Change & Sustainability
Bikes at BBG
You'll see and hear fewer motor vehicles on the paths as BBG continues to increase its fleet of cycles. Read Bikes at BBG