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BBG Gardens & Collections
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Bloom Alert: Early-Spring Flowers
Look for these early-spring blooms in or near the Shakespeare Garden. Read Bloom Alert: Early-Spring Flowers
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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 Darwin’s Orchid in Bloom
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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 Get to Know These Buds
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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 What Is That Colored Light Coming from the Greenhouses?
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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 Know These Trees by Their Bark
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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 Poinsettias and Their Relatives
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Botanical Dyes
The intricate knotted plant hangers used in the Steinhardt Conservatory winter display are made from ropes dyed with plants. Read Botanical Dyes
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Quiz: Which Grass Is Which?
Do you know which grass is switchgrass? Can you identify big bluestem? Take this quiz and test your knowledge! Read Quiz: Which Grass Is Which?
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Pondlife: Algae Up Close
When viewed under a microscope, algae are stunningly beautiful. They form repeating patterns and Read Pondlife: Algae Up Close
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Pollinators in the Native Flora Garden (Video)
Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators flock to Native Flora Garden's plants. So do their predators. Uli Lorimer explains the relationships at play in this small but diverse habitat shares some good news about the the monarchs he has observed. Read Pollinators in the Native Flora Garden (Video)
