Garden News Blog
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To Our Community
Brooklyn Botanic Garden stands with those calling for justice and change. Read To Our Community
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Weed of the Month: Field Horsetail
Horsetail is a primitive plant that reproduces via spores and rhizomes. It's tenacious and can spread like crazy. Maybe that's why it's been around for 300 million years. Read Weed of the Month: Field Horsetail
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Lilacs in Bloom in Their New Home
The Lilac Collection is in bloom for the first spring in its new location.
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The Colorful Story of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Japanese Tree Peonies
Blooming at an historic and bittersweet moment, this rare planting of more than 300 peonies first arrived from Japan is 2002 and has persevered despite many unexpected setbacks. Read The Colorful Story of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Japanese Tree Peonies
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BBG Brings Daffodils to SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Horticulture staff cut nearly 100 bunches from the Fragrance Garden and brought them to the hospital to thank essential workers there for their extraordinary efforts during the pandemic. Read BBG Brings Daffodils to SUNY Downstate Medical Center
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In Memory: Elizabeth (Betty) Scholtz
Elizabeth (Betty) Scholtz, director emeritus of Brooklyn Botanic Garden, died in Brooklyn on April 22. She was 98. Read In Memory: Elizabeth (Betty) Scholtz
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Learn About Animal Nests and Build Your Own
Look for nests or leaf piles high up in the trees. Try to spot spot holes in tree trunks. If you observe closely, you can see animal homes all around. Read Learn About Animal Nests and Build Your Own
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Cherry Esplanade Walk (Video)
Take a leisurely stroll along Cherry Walk and throughout Cherry Esplanade in this delightful video. Read Cherry Esplanade Walk (Video)
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Questions? Ask the Gardener’s Help Line
Do you have a burning question about pruning or plant identification? Are you wondering about watering? Library staff is still available to answer your horticulture questions through the Gardener’s Help Line. Read Questions? Ask the Gardener’s Help Line
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Notice How Each Flowering Cherry Cultivar is Different
As the famous Kanzan cherry trees approach peak bloom, some wonderful later-blooming cultivars are also blossoming, like fragrant ‘Taki-Nioi’ and greenish-flowered ‘Ukon’. Read Notice How Each Flowering Cherry Cultivar is Different
