Remembering the environmental legacy of community activist Hattie Carthan, the "Tree Lady" of Brooklyn. Read An African American Tree Activist Lived in Brooklyn
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Environmental Justice
An African American Tree Activist Lived in Brooklyn
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Growing Food
Starting Tomatoes from Seed
Raising your own tomatoes from seed gives you a much, much, broader selection of varieties. You'll want to start in the spring—here's what you need to know. Read Starting Tomatoes from Seed
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BBG Gardens & Collections
Bloom Alert: Pussy Willows (Video)
These weird and wonderful willows are blooming in the Garden. Read Bloom Alert: Pussy Willows (Video)
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsEnvironmental Justice
Dr. Vivek Shandas on Trees and Equity in Cities
Dr. Vivek Shandas, who delivers the keynote address at this year’s Making Brooklyn Bloom, speaks with BBG about street trees, environmental justice, and how we can move toward a more equitable urban ecology. Read Dr. Vivek Shandas on Trees and Equity in Cities
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Plant ChoicesBBG Gardens & CollectionsCherry Blossoms
Can You Predict When the Cherries Will Blossom?
Brooklyn Botanic Garden does not have a crystal ball, but phenology can help you learn a little bit about bloom times. Read Can You Predict When the Cherries Will Blossom?
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Pollinators and BirdsNative FloraSustainable Gardening
Make Your Garden a Haven for Insect Diversity
Create a habitat for pollinators as well as the amazing array of less beloved, but still important, insects out there. Read Make Your Garden a Haven for Insect Diversity
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Urban Gardening & EcologyClimate Change & Sustainability
An Unusually Warm Winter in Brooklyn
Temperatures in New York City were unusually mild this winter, which experts have associated with a complex combination of factors. Read An Unusually Warm Winter in Brooklyn
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Plants & People
Artist Dario Mohr on Black History and Sacred Spaces
Artist and AnkhLave Arts Alliance founder Dario Mohr talks with BBG about reclaimed histories, his Grenadian heritage, and creating inclusive spaces in the arts. Read Artist Dario Mohr on Black History and Sacred Spaces
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsVideos
Warm Temperate Pavilion at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
The Warm Temperate Pavilion is always a treat for the senses, but it might be at its most extraordinary during the late winter months. Read Warm Temperate Pavilion at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Video)
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BBG Gardens & Collections
What Are Gardeners Up to in the Winter?
In the winter season, BBG's outdoor gardeners are busy planning, organizing, pruning, and mulching. Read What Are Gardeners Up to in the Winter?