Plants & Gardens Blog
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Birds Take Over Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The closure of Brooklyn Botanic Garden this spring has allowed birds an unprecedented chance to have this urban habitat to themselves. Read Birds Take Over Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Nature Play at Home for Kids of All Abilities
Plants, soil, water, and other natural materials stimulate our senses. This is crucial for young learners, who explore their worlds through observation, touch, smell, taste, and movement. Read Nature Play at Home for Kids of All Abilities
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Weed of the Month: Field Horsetail
Horsetail is a primitive plant that reproduces via spores and rhizomes. It's tenacious and can spread like crazy. Maybe that's why it's been around for 300 million years. Read Weed of the Month: Field Horsetail
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Lilacs in Bloom in Their New Home
The Lilac Collection is in bloom for the first spring in its new location.
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To Our Community
Brooklyn Botanic Garden stands with those calling for justice and change. Read To Our Community
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The Colorful Story of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Japanese Tree Peonies
Blooming at an historic and bittersweet moment, this rare planting of more than 300 peonies first arrived from Japan is 2002 and has persevered despite many unexpected setbacks. Read The Colorful Story of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Japanese Tree Peonies
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BBG Brings Daffodils to SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Horticulture staff cut nearly 100 bunches from the Fragrance Garden and brought them to the hospital to thank essential workers there for their extraordinary efforts during the pandemic. Read BBG Brings Daffodils to SUNY Downstate Medical Center
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In Memory: Elizabeth (Betty) Scholtz
Elizabeth (Betty) Scholtz, director emeritus of Brooklyn Botanic Garden, died in Brooklyn on April 22. She was 98. Read In Memory: Elizabeth (Betty) Scholtz
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Learn About Animal Nests and Build Your Own
Look for nests or leaf piles high up in the trees. Try to spot spot holes in tree trunks. If you observe closely, you can see animal homes all around. Read Learn About Animal Nests and Build Your Own
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Cherry Esplanade Walk (Video)
Take a leisurely stroll along Cherry Walk and throughout Cherry Esplanade in this delightful video. Read Cherry Esplanade Walk (Video)
