Plants & Gardens Blog

BBG’s new Visitor Center is undoubtedly captivating from the outside, but inside, both new and longtime visitors will find much more than just a beautiful building. Read › Interpreting the Garden

A month of soil dispersal, planting, watering, and a surprise snowfall has been condensed into this fun, two-minute time-lapse video. Read › Watch BBG’s Living Roof Come to Life (Video)

Do you want to protect your tree from dogs, trash, foot traffic, and ill-placed bikes? Tree guards are urban heroes if designed and installed properly. Read › Tree Guards 101

Sankofa, a word from Ghana translated as “looking back to move forward,” summarizes the wonderful new directions a strategic plan set for GreenBridge.

Read › Sankofa for a Greener 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

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

A focus on community rain gardens fosters sustainability movements in local neighborhoods. Read › Community Rain Gardening

BBG's first class of BUG dives into community projects! Read › BUGs at the Grassroots

Fall is the perfect time to start a classroom compost bin! Learn how at this upcoming workshop for teachers. Read › Composting in the Classroom

The winners of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn 2011 contest have been announced! Read › Greenest Block in Brooklyn 2011 Winners