Urban Gardening & Ecology
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Summer Harvest
Herb Garden curator Caleb Leech harvested potatoes this morning for donation a local food pantry. The artichokes are also ready to pick, and cardoons (a close relative) will soon follow. Read › Summer Harvest
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Plants for Shady Window Boxes?
I live on the first floor, and all of my windows face north. If I install a window box, would anything actually grow in it? Read › Plants for Shady Window Boxes?
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Coming Soon: Cool Season Veggies
The summer is off to a good start for the cool-season vegetables in the Annual Border's raised beds. Read › Coming Soon: Cool Season Veggies
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Another Reason to Green the City
We all know that city trees clean and cool the air and just make the neighborhood prettier. Now, a new study suggests they also deter crime. Read › Another Reason to Green the City
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Shrubs in a Tree Bed?
My neighbor wants to plant some small shrubs in our tree bed. Is this a good idea? Read › Shrubs in a Tree Bed?
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Interpreting the Garden
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
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Watch BBG’s Living Roof Come to Life (Video)
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)
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Tree Guards 101
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
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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
