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Composer Ricardo Romaneiro on Biophony SoundGarden
Composer Ricardo Romaneiro, creator of Biophony SoundGarden, tells us what it’s like to make music with plants.
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Chase Away the Winter Blues with a Walk in the Garden
Time outside can brighten mood, boost energy and sharpen the mind. Read more about it and enjoy a self-guided winter walk at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
By Lynne Spevack -
Weed of the Month: Porcelain Berry
These lovely speckled berries are all kinds of trouble. Birds love them, so much so that the vine has become invasive.
By Saara Nafici -
Weed of the Month: Bittersweet Nightshade
Poisonous to people, this lovely weed provides nourishment to birds. Look for both its flowers and berries in September.
By Saara Nafici -
Shinrin-Yoku: Spending Time in Nature as a Form of Meditation
The Japanese tradition known as "forest bathing" has been shown to have positive effects on mental and physical health.
By Lavender Suarez -
Weed of the Month: Oxeye Daisy
The cheerful-looking oxeye daisy is a scourge for those who love a manicured green lawn. Almost everyone else rather likes it.
By Joni Blackburn -
Weed of the Month: Pineapple Weed
This chamomile relative has many look-alikes, but a sniff will help you identify this species.
By Saara Nafici -
Weed of the Month: Cleavers
Galium aparine, or cleavers, is the type of weed that is probably already stuck to you before you even take notice of it.
By Kathryn Tam -
Weed of the Month: Purple Deadnettle
You'll see this member of the mint family in April in tree pits and empty lots. Most gardeners consider it a weed, though it's edible and quite pretty.
By Saara Nafici -
Lenapehoking: The Land of the Lenape
Heather Bruegl, a historian and director of education for Forge Project and a member of the Oneida Nation, talks about Lenape history, the importance of making a living land acknowledgement, and the value of examining the stories we tell about natural history.
By Sarah Schmidt
