Wild rocket is a mustard-family cousin of arugula that grows like a weed. It has pretty flowers and peppery leaves, both of which can be used in this tasty soup. Read Eat Local: Wild Rocket and Lettuce Soup
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Eat Local: Wild Rocket and Lettuce Soup
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Birds of Brooklyn: White-Throated Sparrow
This delightful little brown bird flies south from Canada and arrives in New York City in mid-October. You'll see it helping itself to the seeds it finds in parks, gardens, and backyard feeders all winter. Read Birds of Brooklyn: White-Throated Sparrow
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Asters: Stars of the Show in Fall
These hardy, sun-loving natives provide cool contrast to autumn foliage. Read Asters: Stars of the Show in Fall
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What Kinds of Plants Grow in the Water Garden?
Riparian plants don't float like water-lilies. They grow at the water's edge, where they help clean the water and prevent erosion. Read What Kinds of Plants Grow in the Water Garden?
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Weed of the Month: Jimson Weed
Appreciate this witchy weed's beautiful blooms and spiky seedpods, but beware. Its notoriously toxic seeds and leaves can cause convulsions, hallucinations or even death, and climate change is making its poisons even more powerful. Read Weed of the Month: Jimson Weed
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A Japanese-Style Backyard Garden in Brooklyn
Take inspiration from the Japanese garden tradition and create a serene retreat that will look beautiful all year. Read A Japanese-Style Backyard Garden in Brooklyn
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Birds of Brooklyn: Blue Jay
This raucous bird will head south soon or stick around for the nuts if the acorn crop is good. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Blue Jay
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All About Bugs: True Bugs
What we talk about when we talk about bugs... Read All About Bugs: True Bugs
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Weed of the Month: Purslane
Purslane runs up to $10 a pound at the farmers' market, but you're likely to find it growing as a garden weed. Its peppery, succulent leaves are nutritious and great in dishes like tzatziki. Read Weed of the Month: Purslane
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Wood Turtle Rescued in Brooklyn
While working with BBG on Greenest Block in Brooklyn, the author found a reptile in need of some help. Read Wood Turtle Rescued in Brooklyn