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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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
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How to Identify Plants Without an App
Part of the fun in learning about the plant world is experiencing it with your own eyes. Read How to Identify Plants Without an App
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Urban Gardening & EcologyBirds & Other WildlifePower of Trees
A Closer Look at the Monkey Puzzle Tree
Araucaria araucana is “like a mother,” says researcher Karina Speziale. “They feed the community. Many, many animals and humans depend on it.” Read A Closer Look at the Monkey Puzzle Tree
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Weed of the Month: Fleabane
This daisy-like native wildflower is in bloom now. Look closely and you'll see its flower heads are made up of many smaller flowers. Read Weed of the Month: Fleabane
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All Eyes on the Redbud, and Other Trees in Bloom
This Arbor Day, take a moment to notice your local trees’ spring blooms. Read All Eyes on the Redbud, and Other Trees in Bloom
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This Earth Day, Consider the Compost Pile
Wondering how you should celebrate Earth Day? Take a moment to brush up on your composting know-how. Read This Earth Day, Consider the Compost Pile