Snowdrops are in bloom all over the Garden, and you don't have to be a galanthophile to notice the small ways in which they differ. Read Snowdrop Struck
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Snowdrop Struck
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Plant ChoicesBBG Gardens & CollectionsClimate Change & Sustainability
Global Worrying?
First came the news that the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones have shifted. Then all over the Garden, we noticed snowdrops, daffodils, and crocuses in full bloom days in advance of Groundhog Day. Read Global Worrying?
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsUrban Gardening & Ecology
Watch BBG’s Living Roof Come to Life (Video)
A month of soil dispersal, planting, watering, and a surprise snowfall has been condensed into this fun, two-minute time-lapse video. Read Watch BBG’s Living Roof Come to Life (Video)
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BBG Gardens & Collections
History of the Native Flora Garden
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Urban GardeningBBG Gardens & CollectionsChildren & Families
Winter in the Children’s Garden
We prepare portions of the Children's Garden for the cold by covering crops with fabric and plastic. That way kids in our classes can so some harvesting year-round. Read Winter in the Children’s Garden
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Native FloraPlant ChoicesBBG Gardens & Collections
Winter Berries, Why Are You Still Here?
Berries that linger well into winter are lovely to behold. But why exactly have these plants developed this characteristic? Read Winter Berries, Why Are You Still Here?
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Garden DesignPlant ChoicesBBG Gardens & Collections
Behind the Scenes: Planting Bulbs
BBG staff dug 7,500 holes in the Garden last month. Why? To plant spring bulbs, of course. Read Behind the Scenes: Planting Bulbs
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Beautifully Photographed by BBG Visitors
When BBG’s staff was searching for themes for our 2012 calendar, we came up with an intriguing question: What would happen if we tapped into the amazing pool of talented photographers who document the Garden? Read Beautifully Photographed by BBG Visitors
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Plant ChoicesBBG Gardens & Collections
A Rare and Beautiful Event: Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Tiger Orchid Blooms
The 300-pound tiger orchid at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is now producing a magnificent display of yellow-and-brown-spotted blossoms. Read A Rare and Beautiful Event: Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Tiger Orchid Blooms
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BBG Gardens & Collections
Fall Color for Bonsai
Viewing the bonsai in BBG’s C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum accentuates the feeling of fall. Read Fall Color for Bonsai