Urban Gardening
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A Sustainable School Garden in a Former Parking Spot
A Sunset Park elementary school managed to create a water-wise garden that harvests rain and produces vegetables in a former parking spot. Read More ›
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A Brooklyn Backyard Rain Garden and Green Roof
A Williamsburg backyard was designed to capture excess storm water. In a twist on the traditional rain garden, its charming stream and small pond hold water that flows from the yard and green roof. Read More ›
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Guide to Rainwater Harvest
Your garden or building can help keep sewage out of the Gowanus and other waterways. Read More ›
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Make a Lasagna Garden in a Raised Bed
You can compost and grow vegetables in one simple wooden frame. Layer clippings, leaves, and other materials in the fall, and by spring you'll have a healthy growing medium for tomatoes, peppers, and more. Read More ›
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Mountain Laurel: A Shade-Tolerant Native With Beautiful Blossoms
This lovely native shrub produces exquisite late-spring flowers, and it can thrive in a wide range of locations, including small, shady Brooklyn gardens. Read More ›
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Planting a Potted Tree or Shrub in Your Garden
Learn how to transplant a container-grown tree to the ground and help it thrive. Read More ›
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Start a Rooftop Container Garden
If you have access to a flat rooftop, you can create a simple, sustainable container garden where you can entertain guests, grow food, and enjoy the view. Learn how to choose the hardiest plants, the safest planters, and most practical watering system. Read More ›
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Grow Mizuna and Other Greens in a Container, Window Box, or Garden
Cold-hardy Asian greens like mizuna, komatsuna, and pak choi are easy to grow in spring. They're also healthy and delicious! Read More ›
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Overwintering Potted Plants
Protect your outdoor container garden so that your plants will survive the winter. Read More ›
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Keep Rats Out of Your Garden
Don't let rats ruin your garden. Learn how to keep your urban oasis rat-free. Read More ›
