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Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
Author Stephanie Foo contemplates—and tastes—this pungent, aggressive plant.
By Stephanie Foo -
How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
Gardening can be surprisingly expensive, especially when you’re starting from scratch. Here are some tips.
By Hester Griffin -
“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.
By BBG Staff -
So, You Want to Join a Community Garden?
Considering getting involved, but don’t know where to start? Keep reading!
By Nina Browne -
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.”
By Ellie Shechet -
How to Grow Your Own Winecap Mushrooms
Winecaps (or “garden giants”) are growing in the Discovery Garden. Here’s how to start your own supply.
By Hester Griffin -
Ask a Gardener: Should I Water My Plants in Winter?
BBG’s Laura Powell answers your winter gardening questions.
By Laura Powell -
My Chaos Garden
Writer Hannah Kingsley-Ma on losing control in her Brookyn backyard.
By Hannah Kingsley-Ma -
Vanilla Beans Ripen in the Tropical Pavilion
Of 110 vanilla orchid species, Vanilla planifolia is one of the few cultivated for its beans.
By BBG Staff -
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.
By Ellie Shechet
