The animals we call “pests” and the plants we call “weeds” all have something important in common, writes author Bethany Brookshire: Us. Read Who Are You Calling a “Pest?”
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Who Are You Calling a “Pest?”
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Ask a Gardener: How Do I Improve My Soil Without Fertilizer?
BBG's Laura Powell answers your summer gardening questions. Read Ask a Gardener: How Do I Improve My Soil Without Fertilizer?
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A More Accessible, Sustainable Certificate in Horticulture
Students signing up for Certificate in Horticulture classes this fall will access a revised curriculum. Read A More Accessible, Sustainable Certificate in Horticulture
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Plant Spotlight: The Pinkster Azalea
Dive into the ecology and cultural legacy of the pinkster azalea, which shares its name with the oldest African American holiday. Read Plant Spotlight: The Pinkster Azalea
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Supporting Pollinators from the Ground Up
Native groundcovers offer an alternative to big swaths of lawn, and can be also used to tuck into any cranny you’ve got, from a tree pit to the edges of a community garden bed. Read Supporting Pollinators from the Ground Up
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We Need to Talk About Honey Bees
Honey bees, darlings of media and agriculture, aren't the best brand ambassador for bees. Read We Need to Talk About Honey Bees
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Dr. Suzanne Simard Talks Trees, Climate, and Interconnection
Dr. Suzanne Simard, Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Spring Gala honoree, spoke with BBG about facing climate change and connecting with forests. Read Dr. Suzanne Simard Talks Trees, Climate, and Interconnection
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Plants and Pollinators: An Evolutionary Love Story
Learn about the special relationships that have evolved between plants and insect pollinators, and the threats they face today. Read Plants and Pollinators: An Evolutionary Love Story
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Everything You Need to Know About the New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
In the latest Plant Hardiness Zone Map, about half the country moved into a slightly warmer zone. So what does that mean? Read Everything You Need to Know About the New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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Getting Into Edible Container Growing
Want to grow vegetables, but short on space? Organic food grower and author Claire Ratinon shares tips for growing food in containers. Read Getting Into Edible Container Growing