After eight years, the last trees have been distributed. May they all thrive for years to come! Read Last of the Million Trees Given Away at BBG
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Last of the Million Trees Given Away at BBG
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Sustainable GardeningUrban Gardening & EcologyClimate Change & Sustainability
Weed of the Month: Morning-Glory
This lovely climbing vine has beautified many a chain link fence, but not everyone is a fan. Read Weed of the Month: Morning-Glory
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Weed of the Month: Chicory
Its roots taste like coffee, its leaves taste like dandelion greens, and its blue flowers will be gone before you know it. Read Weed of the Month: Chicory
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Urban Gardening & EcologyBirds & Other Wildlife
Baby Birds at BBG
Robin and red-tailed hawk chicks are thriving at the Garden, as these photos show. Read Baby Birds at BBG
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Weed of the Month: Shepherd’s Purse
Look around, and you'll see plenty of shepherd's purse. Once used as a nosebleed remedy, this spring weed has an unusual adaptation: its seeds "eat" insects. Read Weed of the Month: Shepherd’s Purse
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Weed of the Month: Chickweed
Another sign of spring: chickweed has arrived! Beloved by chickens, less beloved by gardeners, this weed is one of the first to appear each year. Read Weed of the Month: Chickweed
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Plant ChoicesUrban GardeningUrban Gardening & EcologyCherry Blossoms
Plant a Cherry Tree of Your Own
Flowering cherry trees make great additions to a home garden or back yard. They come in all shapes and sizes and can grow well in many different types of soil. Read Plant a Cherry Tree of Your Own
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Urban Gardening & EcologyBirds & Other Wildlife
Red-Tailed Hawk Thriving at BBG After Rescue
After being rescued from an air shaft in Park Slope, the female hawk has been spotted back at the Garden with her mate. Read Red-Tailed Hawk Thriving at BBG After Rescue
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Q&A with Onika Abraham
Onika Abraham talks with BBG about the importance of community and cultural heritage to the sustainable urban gardening and farming movement. Read Q&A with Onika Abraham
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Is a Potted Christmas Tree a Good Idea?
If you're thinking of choosing a live holiday tree, our experts have some advice for you. Read Is a Potted Christmas Tree a Good Idea?