Urban Gardening & Ecology
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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 More ›
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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 More ›
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BUGs Go Places
After a successful training program last fall, the very first class of certified Brooklyn Urban Gardeners (BUGs) is making a difference to community greening efforts throughout Brooklyn. Read More ›
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How to Get a Lush Lawn
Looking to green your lawn the natural way? Join us for an informative workshop on sustainable lawn-care techniques on Tuesday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Read More ›
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Trouble in Paradise: Are We Losing Our Native Bees?
On Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. join the Torrey Botanical Society and Dr. Stephen Buchmann for a free illustrated talk showcasing North American native bee diversity and the threats facing bees and other pollinators. Read More ›
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Blight-resistant Chestnut Trees Come to BBG
Today The New York Times and the Daily News both ran stories about new blight-resistant chestnuts coming to BBG. Read More ›
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Learn About Composting
Autumn is a great time to learn about composting! Read More ›
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Rats!
Is it realistic to imagine an urban garden—or a city—without rats? Read More ›
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Take a Class at BBG!
Education is a big part of BBG’s mission. Since its inception 100 years ago, the Garden has offered a wide array of classes to thousands of New Yorkers. Read More ›
