The first round of the 2011 Greenest Block in Brooklyn judging is complete! Semifinalists are listed on BBG's website, with the winners to be announced mid-August. Read Greenest Block 2011 Gets Under Way
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Greenest Block 2011 Gets Under Way
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Gothamist Gardening Help
This week, BBG's Native Flora Garden curator Uli Lorimer weighed in on gothamist.com's new green thumb series giving his advice on native plants to grow in sun and shade in backyards around NYC Read Gothamist Gardening Help
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BUGs Go Places
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
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How to Get a Lush Lawn
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
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Trouble in Paradise: Are We Losing Our Native Bees?
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?
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Blight-resistant Chestnut Trees Come to BBG
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
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Learn About Composting
Autumn is a great time to learn about composting! Read Learn About Composting
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Rats!
Is it realistic to imagine an urban garden—or a city—without rats? Read Rats!
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Take a Class at BBG!
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!
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How Compost Builds the Soil
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