Plants & Gardens Blog

“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

Goldenrods and asters provide sustenance, breeding sites, and overwintering spaces for numerous native insect species. Read › Asters and Goldenrods: Ecological Superstars

Keep stomping, says Julie Urban, an evolutionary biologist at Penn State—but “don't freak out.” Read › What’s the Latest on Spotted Lanternflies?

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

Dive into the fascinating science of buzz pollination. Read › The Buzz Behind Your Summer Tomatoes

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

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

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

The relationships between pollinators and their tree hosts deserve a closer look. Read › Intimate Associations: Pollinators and Their Trees

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