Plants & Gardens Blog

Immerse yourself in waves of sweet-smelling blue blossoms as you explore Bluebell Wood at peak bloom in this mesmerizing video by cinematographer Nic Petry. Read › Bluebell Wood Idyll (Video)

Go beyond pansies and nasturtiums, and you'll find edible flowers in an array of colors, flavors, and textures. Read › Eat Local: How to Use Edible Flowers

This chamomile relative has many look-alikes, but a sniff will help you identify this species. Read › Weed of the Month: Pineapple Weed

In recognition of World Migratory Bird Day, we’ve gathered some resources you can explore to learn more about the fascinating phenomenon of bird migration—and what you can do to help support these birds on their journeys.

Read › Journey into Bird Migration

These lovely blue and tawny birds can be found nesting under eaves, catching insects while in flight, or touching down on a pond for a quick bath. They also inspired the creation of the Audubon Society. Read › Birds of Brooklyn: Barn Swallow

Magnolia × brooklynensis ‘Evamaria’ was the Garden’s first magnolia introduction, patented in 1968. Read › Magnolia ‘Evamaria’: Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s First Magnolia Introduction

Take inspiration from Greenest Block in Brooklyn winners and finalists and create an urban oasis of your own. Read › Streetscape Gardening

Galium aparine, or cleavers, is the type of weed that is probably already stuck to you before you even take notice of it. Read › Weed of the Month: Cleavers

Apricots, peaches, magnolias, and other trees flower in the spring. Can you tell them apart from cherries? Read › These Flowering Trees Are Not Cherries

This snickering shorebird hits the beach in mid-April and stays through fall. You may also see it farther inland. Read › Birds of Brooklyn: Laughing Gull