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Weed of the Month: Pineapple Weed
This chamomile relative has many look-alikes, but a sniff will help you identify this species. Read More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: Laughing Gull
This snickering shorebird hits the beach in mid-April and stays through fall. You may also see it farther inland. Read More ›
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How to Get the Most Out of the BBG Plant Sale
Come in with a plan to make smart purchases. Read More ›
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An Annual Border in Mondrian’s Style
This year's bulb arrangement was inspired by the early-20th-century De Stijl art movement. Read More ›
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Eight Magnolia Hybrids Bred by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The later-blooming magnolias on the plaza have an interesting history. Read More ›
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Make Mud Pies Out of Mud Season
Embrace the wet, mucky early spring and encourage your kids to get good and dirty. Read More ›
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Weed of the Month: Hairy Bittercress
This spring weed is known for its tasty leaves, but it's most interesting feature may be the way it disperses seeds by flinging them through the air. Read More ›
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Use Insects, Not Chemicals, to Fight Pests
Spare the pesticide and enlist ladybugs, parasitic wasps and other beneficial insects to handle pest control in your garden. Read More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: Pine Warbler
This bright yellow songbird is one of the first to arrive during spring migration. Read More ›
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How Did the Cherries, Magnolias, and Other Plants Handle the Snowstorm?
A late winter snowstorm hit after an unusually mild February. How did the Garden's plants handle the stress? Read More ›
