Plants & Gardens Blog

After a successful training program last fall, the very first class of certified Brooklyn Urban Gardeners (BUGs) is making a difference to community greening efforts throughout Brooklyn. Read › BUGs Go Places

Looking to green your lawn the natural way? Join us for an informative workshop on sustainable lawn-care techniques on Tuesday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Read › How to Get a Lush Lawn

On Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. join the Torrey Botanical Society and Dr. Stephen Buchmann for a free illustrated talk showcasing North American native bee diversity and the threats facing bees and other pollinators. Read › Trouble in Paradise: Are We Losing Our Native Bees?

Today The New York Times and the Daily News both ran stories about new blight-resistant chestnuts coming to BBG. Read › Blight-resistant Chestnut Trees Come to BBG

Autumn is a great time to learn about composting! Read › Learn About Composting

Is it realistic to imagine an urban garden—or a city—without rats? Read › Rats!

Education is a big part of BBG’s mission. Since its inception 100 years ago, the Garden has offered a wide array of classes to thousands of New Yorkers. Read › Take a Class at BBG!

Soil is a living community that requires nurture. And well-nurtured soil in turn nurtures the plants that are part of it. Read › How Compost Builds the Soil