Plants & Gardens Blog

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

A day in the life of a judge for the final round of Brooklyn's Greenest Block 2011. Read › Judging Brooklyn’s Blocks

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

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

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 › BUGs Go Places

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 › How to Get a Lush Lawn

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 › Trouble in Paradise: Are We Losing Our Native Bees?