As the climate warms, BBG scientists are working in area watersheds to evaluate and understand the condition of these forests. Read Working for Watersheds
Plants & Gardens Blog
Climate Change & Sustainability
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Climate Change & Sustainability
Working for Watersheds
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsClimate Change & Sustainability
Rain Gardens Capture Stormwater
These sunken rain gardens are part of an innovative stormwater management system that also includes the Visitor Center's living roof, its landscaped berms, and the new and existing tree beds along Washington Avenue. Read Rain Gardens Capture Stormwater
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsClimate Change & Sustainability
April Roses?
Last week our first rose bloomed. That indicates that in about 20 days, the Cranford Rose Garden will be looking quite wonderful. Read April Roses?
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsClimate Change & Sustainability
A Budding Crisis?
I’ve worked with trees for more than 20 years, and this is one of warmest winters I can recall. How are BBG’s trees handling it? Read A Budding Crisis?
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsClimate Change & Sustainability
Global Worrying?
First came the news that the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones have shifted. Then all over the Garden, we noticed snowdrops, daffodils, and crocuses in full bloom days in advance of Groundhog Day. Read Global Worrying?
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Climate Change & Sustainability
Early Bloomers
Spring bulbs emerging early? Protect them with leftover holiday boughs like BBG did. Read Early Bloomers