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Weed of the Month: Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is an amaranth family member. It may be a weed here, but it's an agricultural crop in some parts of the world. No wonder—it's quite tasty. Read More ›
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Bloom Alert: Rock Garden
Azaleas, tulips, columbines, and more are in bloom in the Rock Garden in spring. Read More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
This noisy, colorful woodpecker was once a southern species, but now its thriving in Brooklyn. Read More ›
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Hanami: Cherry Blossom Culture in Japan
Japanese traditions surrounding flowering cherries are a little different than the American versions. Picnics and sake are involved, and blooms are anticipated even more eagerly. Read More ›
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Bloom Alert: Early-Spring Flowers
Look for these early-spring blooms in or near the Shakespeare Garden. Read More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Tailed Hawk
This raptor is common in the city. In spring, red-tailed hawks start nesting, and it's not hard to catch a glimpse of their mating rituals, hunting habits, and nest-tending behaviors in parks and at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Read More ›
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Darwin’s Orchid in Bloom
An unusually shaped orchid from Madagascar inspired some of Charles Darwin's work on evolution. Brooklyn Botanic Garden's specimen is in bloom now. Read More ›
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Get to Know These Buds
No need to wait for spring flowers and foliage. Buds offer much to observe and appreciate right now. Read More ›
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Community Garden Cultivates Social Justice
Whether born in Latin America or Bushwick, gardeners here build community and share knowledge. Read More ›
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What Is That Colored Light Coming from the Greenhouses?
Multispectrum LED lights have been installed in BBG's greenhouses. They're very efficient and use the parts of the light spectrum most beneficial to plants. Read More ›
