“I like to think of humans as a soil-forming agent, not just a soil-degrading agent.” Read Dr. Sara Perl Egendorf on Building New Soils
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Urban Gardening & EcologyEnvironmental Justice
Dr. Sara Perl Egendorf on Building New Soils
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Asters and Goldenrods: Ecological Superstars
Goldenrods and asters provide sustenance, breeding sites, and overwintering spaces for numerous native insect species. Read Asters and Goldenrods: Ecological Superstars
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What’s the Latest on Spotted Lanternflies?
Keep stomping, says Julie Urban, an evolutionary biologist at Penn State—but “don't freak out.” Read What’s the Latest on Spotted Lanternflies?
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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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The Buzz Behind Your Summer Tomatoes
Dive into the fascinating science of buzz pollination. Read The Buzz Behind Your Summer Tomatoes
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Studying Nature’s Calendar with BASE
This past spring students from the Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (BASE) completed a unit in phenology, recording seasonal changes they observed in trees. Read Studying Nature’s Calendar with BASE
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Ask a Gardener: Summer Edition
In the summer installment of “Ask a Gardener,” Rock Garden curator Laura Powell answers your questions about mulching, watering, and plants that bloom after spring. Read Ask a Gardener: Summer Edition
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Weed of the Month: Broadleaf Plantain
You'll see plenty of this weed all summer. The good news is that it can be used to soothe mosquito bites. Read Weed of the Month: Broadleaf Plantain
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Urban Gardening & EcologyPower of Trees
Intimate Associations: Pollinators and Their Trees
The relationships between pollinators and their tree hosts deserve a closer look. Read Intimate Associations: Pollinators and Their Trees
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Dr. Shalene Jha on Community Gardens as Biodiversity Havens
We spoke with Dr. Shalene Jha, associate professor in the department of integrative biology at the University of Texas-Austin, about urban habitats, “bee bread,” and gardening toward a better future. Read Dr. Shalene Jha on Community Gardens as Biodiversity Havens