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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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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BBG Gardens & CollectionsUrban Gardening & Ecology
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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BBG Gardens & CollectionsBirds & Other WildlifeVideos
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)
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsChildren & Families
Why So Many Acorns? And Other Tree Fruit Mysteries
Acorns, honey locust pods, sweet gum balls and other fruits fall from city trees in autumn. Each one has its own fascinating botanical story that kids and adults can learn. Read Why So Many Acorns? And Other Tree Fruit Mysteries
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Traditional Tea Ceremonies at the Garden
Traditional tea ceremonies are being held in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden. Read Traditional Tea Ceremonies at the Garden
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Bloom Alert: Asters
Asters bloom just as summer flowers dwindle. Notice the wonderful variety among the native species, now known to be part of different genera than Eurasian species. Read Bloom Alert: Asters
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BBG Gardens & CollectionsClimate Change & Sustainability
Organic Pest Management in the Herb Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Herb Garden curator, Maeve Turner, experiments with soil solarization and crop rotation. Read Organic Pest Management in the Herb Garden
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Bloom Alert: Crape-Myrtle
Most of the Garden’s crape-myrtle cultivars are in bloom now. These large, multistemmed shrubs have extravagant panicles of crinkly flowers in a wide array of colors ranging from white to multiple hues of pink to red. Read Bloom Alert: Crape-Myrtle