The Garden was founded in 1910, and just a short while later, the influenza pandemic emerged. School group attendance dropped to near zero and the conservatories closed, though for a different reason than they have now. Read Brooklyn Botanic Garden in 1918: A Time of Pandemic, War, and Poverty
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden in 1918: A Time of Pandemic, War, and Poverty
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Let’s Create: Citrus Decorations (Project)
Learn to make a dried citrus garland with star anise and an orange pomander with cloves. Read Let’s Create: Citrus Decorations (Project)
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Hellebores: Flowers from Winter into Spring
Christmas-roses, Lenten-roses and other hellebores bloom in cold months, providing lovely, lasting flowers just when you need them most. Read Hellebores: Flowers from Winter into Spring
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Great Moments in Plant Evolution, Part 2: The Origin of Trees and Forests
Four million years ago, plants were small and relatively simple in structure. How did they evolve into tree-sized organisms with roots, leaves, wood, and seeds? Read Great Moments in Plant Evolution, Part 2: The Origin of Trees and Forests
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See How Proposed Towers Would Cast Shadows Over the Garden
Early estimates put the amount of sunlight lost at 1.5 to more than 4 hours per day, depending on the greenhouse and the season. The heaviest losses occur during spring, summer, and fall, when plants need the most sunlight. Read See How Proposed Towers Would Cast Shadows Over the Garden
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Warm Up with Apple Butter and Cinnamon Apple Chips (Recipes)
What better way to celebrate the fall season than with some apple-themed recipes? Read Warm Up with Apple Butter and Cinnamon Apple Chips (Recipes)
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Birds of Brooklyn: Winter Wren
One of the great songbirds of North America, the unassuming winter wren looks a bit like a mouse. True to its name, it's easier to find in Brooklyn in the winter months. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Winter Wren
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Q&A with Brooklyn Botanic Garden President Adrian Benepe
This month, Adrian Benepe joins Brooklyn Botanic Garden as its seventh president. At a time of historic challenge, he shares his thoughts on the role botanic gardens can play in sustainable cities, resilient communities, and our collective mental health. Read Q&A with Brooklyn Botanic Garden President Adrian Benepe
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Learn How Seeds Travel and Design Your Own Seed Pod (Activity)
Have you ever wondered how seeds manage to get from place to place so new plants can grow everywhere? Read Learn How Seeds Travel and Design Your Own Seed Pod (Activity)
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Get to Know the Garden’s Green Roof
On top of the Garden’s Visitor Center is a beautiful and functional green roof that looks like a prairie and helps reduce water pollution stormwater. Read Get to Know the Garden’s Green Roof