Plants & Gardens Blog

Poisonous to people, this lovely weed provides nourishment to birds. Look for both its flowers and berries in September. Read › Weed of the Month: Bittersweet Nightshade

This woodpecker doesn't actually peck wood so much. Instead, it looks for ants on the ground. Read › Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Flicker

The Japanese tradition known as "forest bathing" has been shown to have positive effects on mental and physical health. Read › Shinrin-Yoku: Spending Time in Nature as a Form of Meditation

Learn to identify five common pollinators, and find out more about their fascinating habits. Read › All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds

The cheerful-looking oxeye daisy is a scourge for those who love a manicured green lawn. Almost everyone else rather likes it. Read › Weed of the Month: Oxeye Daisy

This daisy-like native wildflower is in bloom now. Look closely and you'll see its flower heads are made up of many smaller flowers. Read › Weed of the Month: Fleabane

This chamomile relative has many look-alikes, but a sniff will help you identify this species. Read › Weed of the Month: Pineapple Weed

Take inspiration from Greenest Block in Brooklyn winners and finalists and create an urban oasis of your own. Read › Streetscape Gardening

Galium aparine, or cleavers, is the type of weed that is probably already stuck to you before you even take notice of it. Read › Weed of the Month: Cleavers

This snickering shorebird hits the beach in mid-April and stays through fall. You may also see it farther inland. Read › Birds of Brooklyn: Laughing Gull