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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 ›
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Know These Trees by Their Bark
Winter is a good time to study trees closely and get to know them by their bark and bare form. Read More ›
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Birds of Brooklyn: Starling
The starling, one of the most populous bird species in North America, wasn't always here. Its presence is the result of a passing reference in a Shakespeare play. Read More ›
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Poinsettias and Their Relatives
Poinsettias are part of the euphorbia, or spurge, family. See some lovely specimens in the Entry House of the Steinhardt Conservatory. Read More ›
