Look for signs of microscopic life in the Garden and beyond. Read Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsUrban Gardening & Ecology
Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
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Urban Gardening & EcologyEdible Plants & Recipes
Weed of the Month: Stinging Nettle
Beware! Stinging nettle lives up to its name. This common weed's tiny, needlelike hairs contain irritating compounds. Woe to those who touch it. Read Weed of the Month: Stinging Nettle
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Urban Gardening & EcologyClimate Change & Sustainability
Climate Change in Brooklyn: Spring
Spring came late to Brooklyn this year, and so did the cherry blossoms. Globally, though, April was the third warmest on record. Studying how plants and animals respond to climate variations may be help experts adapt and remain resilient. Read Climate Change in Brooklyn: Spring
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Weed of the Month: Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is an amaranth family member. It may be a weed here, but it's an agricultural crop in some parts of the world. No wonder—it's quite tasty. Read Weed of the Month: Lambsquarters
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Urban Gardening & EcologyBirds & Other Wildlife
Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
This noisy, colorful woodpecker was once a southern species, but now its thriving in Brooklyn. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
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Urban Gardening & EcologyEnvironmental Justice
Community Garden Cultivates Social Justice
Whether born in Latin America or Bushwick, gardeners here build community and share knowledge. Read Community Garden Cultivates Social Justice
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Gathering “Browns” for Your Compost Pile
Fallen leaves and other "browns" help create the right mix of carbon and nitrogen in your compost pile. Now is the time to gather them, but where? And what about coffee chaff and sawdust? Read Gathering “Browns” for Your Compost Pile
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsUrban Gardening & Ecology
Pondlife: Algae Up Close
When viewed under a microscope, algae are stunningly beautiful. They form repeating patterns and Read Pondlife: Algae Up Close
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Weed of the Month: Pigweed
Pigweed is considered an agricultural scourge in the United States, but elsewhere it's a nutritious food plant. In Jamaica, it's valued as a leafy green, and its protein-rich seeds are used like a grain in other parts of the world. Read Weed of the Month: Pigweed
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Urban Gardening & EcologyClimate Change & Sustainability
Weed of the Month: Poison Ivy
Identifying this poison ivy requires a keen eye since its leaf color and shape varies. Learn to recognize its distinguishing characteristics. Read Weed of the Month: Poison Ivy