In the latest Plant Hardiness Zone Map, about half the country moved into a slightly warmer zone. So what does that mean? Read Everything You Need to Know About the New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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Urban Gardening & EcologyClimate Change & Sustainability
Everything You Need to Know About the New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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Growing FoodUrban Gardening & Ecology
Getting Into Edible Container Growing
Want to grow vegetables, but short on space? Organic food grower and author Claire Ratinon shares tips for growing food in containers. Read Getting Into Edible Container Growing
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Urban Gardening & EcologyCherry Blossoms
Cherry Trees Are Often Grafted. What Does that Mean?
Did you know that some cherry trees are actually—kind of—two cherry trees? Read Cherry Trees Are Often Grafted. What Does that Mean?
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Growing FoodUrban Gardening & Ecology
Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
Wherever you garden, there are plenty of tasks to tackle in preparation for the growing season. Read Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Ask a Gardener: Is It a Weed or a Seedling?
BBG’s Laura Powell answers your spring gardening questions. Read Ask a Gardener: Is It a Weed or a Seedling?
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Urban Gardening & EcologyPlants & People
Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
Author Stephanie Foo contemplates—and tastes—this pungent, aggressive plant. Read Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
Gardening can be surprisingly expensive, especially when you’re starting from scratch. Here are some tips. Read How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
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Growing FoodUrban Gardening & Ecology
How to Grow Your Own Winecap Mushrooms
Winecaps (or “garden giants”) are growing in the Discovery Garden. Here’s how to start your own supply. Read How to Grow Your Own Winecap Mushrooms
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Ask a Gardener: Should I Water My Plants in Winter?
BBG’s Laura Powell answers your winter gardening questions. Read Ask a Gardener: Should I Water My Plants in Winter?
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
The Lingering Mysteries of the Mast Year
Why do trees mast? Scientists still aren’t sure. Read The Lingering Mysteries of the Mast Year