This little blue and white bird is preparing to hitch a ride out of here on the northwest wind with 10,000 friends. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Tree Swallow
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Birds & Other Wildlife
Birds of Brooklyn: Tree Swallow
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Weed of the Month: Bittersweet Nightshade
Poisonous to people, this lovely weed provides nourishment to birds. Look for both its flowers and berries in September. Read Weed of the Month: Bittersweet Nightshade
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsFor the Birds
The Different Shapes of Home
The 33 birdhouses featured in the Garden's For the Birds exhibition serve as homages to the artists' memories of home. Read The Different Shapes of Home
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Urban Gardening & EcologyBirds & Other Wildlife
Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Flicker
This woodpecker doesn't actually peck wood so much. Instead, it looks for ants on the ground. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Flicker
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Shinrin-Yoku: Spending Time in Nature as a Form of Meditation
The Japanese tradition known as "forest bathing" has been shown to have positive effects on mental and physical health. Read Shinrin-Yoku: Spending Time in Nature as a Form of Meditation
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Edible Plants & Recipes
Eat Local: Late-Season Tomato Tips and Easy Salsa Recipe
Most tomato plants actually produce well into September or even October. Maximize your late tomato harvest with a few tips, and use your bounty in this delicious and easy salsa recipe. Read Eat Local: Late-Season Tomato Tips and Easy Salsa Recipe
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsVideos
Lily Pool Terrace at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
For gardener Wayken Shaw, to experience Lily Pool Terrace is to appreciate not only the plant breeding history, but also “the sheer beauty" of the flowers. Read Lily Pool Terrace at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
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Edible Plants & Recipes
Eat Local: Plum and Almond Torte
Plums are in season in August! Try them along with almonds—fellow members of the Prunus genus—in this wonderful torte. Read Eat Local: Plum and Almond Torte
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BBG Gardens & Collections
Treasures in the Tropical Pavilion
While the Conservatory often serves as a warm oasis in winter months, summer is when the Tropical Pavilion is abundant with ripening fruits and flowers in bloom. Read Treasures in the Tropical Pavilion
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsBirds & Other Wildlife
Annual Border in Bloom
The Annual Border is profuse with blooms, with extra room for serendipity. Read Annual Border in Bloom