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Revisiting the Plant Family Collection
The Plant Family Collection is open again. It retains its historical design principles while incorporating a new brook as part of the Garden's water conservation efforts. Read › Revisiting the Plant Family Collection
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Eastern Red Bat Roosts in the Discovery Garden
An eastern red bat recently stopped by the Discovery Garden to roost.
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Escaped from the Compost Bin!
One of the most vigorous plants at the Garden this fall is growing not in one of the display beds but in a compost heap. Read › Escaped from the Compost Bin!
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Bloom Alert: Discovery Garden
Late-blooming flowers, interesting seed heads, and colorful foliage are among its autumn attractions. Read › Bloom Alert: Discovery Garden
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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 › Weed of the Month: Giant Hogweed
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Bloom Alert: Annual Border
See late summer highlights from this year's Annual Border. Read › Bloom Alert: Annual Border
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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 › Four Delicious Salsas Created in the Children’s Garden
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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 › Birds of Brooklyn: Mallard Duck
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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 › Weed of the Month: Mullein
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Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
Look for signs of microscopic life in the Garden and beyond. Read › Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
