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?”
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Urban Gardening
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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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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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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
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Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
Wherever you garden, there are plenty of tasks to tackle in preparation for the growing season. Read Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
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Ask a Gardener: Is It a Weed or a Seedling?
BBG’s Laura Powell answers your spring gardening questions. Read Ask a Gardener: Is It a Weed or a Seedling?
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Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
Author Stephanie Foo contemplates—and tastes—this pungent, aggressive plant. Read Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
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How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
Gardening can be surprisingly expensive, especially when you’re starting from scratch. Here are some tips. Read How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
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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?