Garden News Blog
Urban Gardening & Ecology
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Sankofa for a Greener Brooklyn
Sankofa, a word from Ghana translated as “looking back to move forward,” summarizes the wonderful new directions a strategic plan set for GreenBridge.
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A Rain Garden Grows in Brooklyn
BBG is launching its own living outdoor classroom to educate and motivate gardeners interested in these water-wise, low-maintenance, and beautiful plant communities. Read A Rain Garden Grows in Brooklyn
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Teen Apprentices Grow…and Grow
Visit an upcoming open house to learn about BBG’s Garden Apprentice Program. GAP teens learn about urban farming, science, and the environment while working in one of the most exciting public gardens in the world. Read Teen Apprentices Grow…and Grow
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Community Rain Gardening
A focus on community rain gardens fosters sustainability movements in local neighborhoods. Read Community Rain Gardening
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BUGs at the Grassroots
BBG's first class of BUG dives into community projects! Read BUGs at the Grassroots
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Composting in the Classroom
Fall is the perfect time to start a classroom compost bin! Learn how at this upcoming workshop for teachers. Read Composting in the Classroom
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Greenest Block in Brooklyn 2011 Winners
The winners of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn 2011 contest have been announced! Read Greenest Block in Brooklyn 2011 Winners
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Judging Brooklyn’s Blocks
A day in the life of a judge for the final round of Brooklyn's Greenest Block 2011. Read Judging Brooklyn’s Blocks
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Greenest Block 2011 Gets Under Way
The first round of the 2011 Greenest Block in Brooklyn judging is complete! Semifinalists are listed on BBG's website, with the winners to be announced mid-August. Read Greenest Block 2011 Gets Under Way
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Gothamist Gardening Help
This week, BBG's Native Flora Garden curator Uli Lorimer weighed in on gothamist.com's new green thumb series giving his advice on native plants to grow in sun and shade in backyards around NYC Read Gothamist Gardening Help
