Author Stephanie Foo contemplates—and tastes—this pungent, aggressive plant. Read Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
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Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
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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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Plants & People
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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Plants & People
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
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Plants & People
My Chaos Garden
Writer Hannah Kingsley-Ma on losing control in her Brookyn backyard. Read My Chaos Garden
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Vanilla Beans Ripen in the Tropical Pavilion
Of 110 vanilla orchid species, Vanilla planifolia is one of the few cultivated for its beans. Read Vanilla Beans Ripen in the Tropical Pavilion
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Camille Dungy on Gardening as a Political Act
Poet Camille T. Dungy on her new book, Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden. Read Camille Dungy on Gardening as a Political Act
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Trees of Little Caribbean: A Reading List
Interested in learning more about Caribbean trees, cuisine, and histories? Check out this reading list from Trees of Little Caribbean cocurator Meera Jagroop. Read Trees of Little Caribbean: A Reading List
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Urban Gardening & EcologyPlants & People
Street Tree Care 101
Whether you’re a Greenest Block in Brooklyn contestant or just a curious neighbor, here are a few of our top street tree care tips. Read Street Tree Care 101
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Plants & People
The Influential Black Herbalists Who Inspire Practitioners Today
The stories of Harriet Tubman, Doctor Caesar, and Emma Dupree remind us that herbal knowledge has always been part of the Black experience. Read The Influential Black Herbalists Who Inspire Practitioners Today