Plants and animals are already responding to climate change in New York State, the Northeast, and here in the city and at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. How can we become more resilient to the local effects of climate change? Read Climate Change in Brooklyn: Summer
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Climate Change in Brooklyn: Summer
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Search for Plants from Through the Looking-Glass
Have fun in the Garden with a Lewis Carroll–inspired scavenger hunt. Read Search for Plants from Through the Looking-Glass
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Weed of the Month: Poison Ivy
Identifying this poison ivy requires a keen eye since its leaf color and shape varies. Learn to recognize its distinguishing characteristics. Read Weed of the Month: Poison Ivy
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Birds of Brooklyn: Monk Parakeet
How did this Argentinian bird become a fixture in Brooklyn? Read Birds of Brooklyn: Monk Parakeet
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Bluebell Wood (Video)
Enjoy views of Bluebell Wood at peak bloom. Read Bluebell Wood (Video)
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Eat Local: Quick Pickling Primer for Fruit or Vegetables
Quick pickling is easy and doesn’t require any special equipment. One basic recipe can work for a whole host of options, from caraway pickled strawberries to French breakfast radishes with cilantro. Read Eat Local: Quick Pickling Primer for Fruit or Vegetables
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Cranford Rose Garden at Peak Bloom (Video)
Cranford Rose Garden curator Will Wallace shares highlights of the garden at peak bloom. Read Cranford Rose Garden at Peak Bloom (Video)
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A Sustainable School Garden in a Former Parking Spot
A Sunset Park elementary school managed to create a water-wise garden that harvests rain and produces vegetables in a former parking spot. Read A Sustainable School Garden in a Former Parking Spot
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A Wildlife Walk Through the Garden
The Garden isn’t just a collection of plants. It’s also a collection of habitats where herons hunt for crayfish, monarchs feed on milkweed, and woodpeckers nest and forage for insects. Read A Wildlife Walk Through the Garden
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How to Get the Most Out of the BBG Plant Sale
Come in with a plan to make smart purchases. Read How to Get the Most Out of the BBG Plant Sale