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Bloom Alert: Discovery Garden
Late-blooming flowers, interesting seed heads, and colorful foliage are among its autumn attractions. Read More ›
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Weed of the Month: Giant Hogweed
Giant hogweed is a beautiful but noxious weed that can cause painful blisters and even blindness. Learn how to identify it! Read More ›
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Bloom Alert: Annual Border
See late summer highlights from this year's Annual Border. Read More ›
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Four Delicious Salsas Created in the Children’s Garden
Junior Botanist and Plant Investigator participants competed in a salsa making contest. What were their secret ingredients? Read More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: Mallard Duck
Mallards thrive in Brooklyn and all over the world. Where do they nest? When do they molt? How do they feed themselves when humans aren't throwing them bread crusts? Read More ›
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Weed of the Month: Mullein
Mullein has lovely, fuzzy leaves and tall flower stalks that attract plenty of pollinators. Historically, it's been used for all sorts of things—people once lined their shoes with the soft leaves, and fisherman dropped the seeds into the water to intoxicate fish! Read More ›
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Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
Look for signs of microscopic life in the Garden and beyond. Read More ›
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Weed of the Month: Stinging Nettle
Beware! Stinging nettle lives up to its name. This common weed's tiny, needlelike hairs contain irritating compounds. Woe to those who touch it. Read More ›
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Climate Change in Brooklyn: Spring
Spring came late to Brooklyn this year, and so did the cherry blossoms. Globally, though, April was the third warmest on record. Studying how plants and animals respond to climate variations may be help experts adapt and remain resilient. Read More ›
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Search for More Plants from The Secret Garden
Pansies, poppies, laurel, and other plants described in the The Secret Garden can be found at Brooklyn Botanic Garden in spring and summer. Have fun with this scavenger hunt! Read More ›
