Galium aparine, or cleavers, is the type of weed that is probably already stuck to you before you even take notice of it. Read Weed of the Month: Cleavers
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Weed of the Month: Cleavers
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These Flowering Trees Are Not Cherries
Apricots, peaches, magnolias, and other trees flower in the spring. Can you tell them apart from cherries? Read These Flowering Trees Are Not Cherries
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Thinking Inside the Box
Stepping out our front doors, we urbanites are often met by concrete pavement and brick walls. But looking up—if we’re lucky—we can feast our eyes on surprising splashes of life growing in window boxes. Read Thinking Inside the Box
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Birds of Brooklyn: Laughing Gull
This snickering shorebird hits the beach in mid-April and stays through fall. You may also see it farther inland. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Laughing Gull
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The Beauty of Native Spring Ephemerals
Early-blooming wildflowers like Virginia bluebells, spring beauty, and trout lily are harbingers of spring in the forest. Conserving them is important, and you can help do so by planting them in your garden. Read The Beauty of Native Spring Ephemerals
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Garden Guides Return
For volunteer guides, returning to Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a meaningful homecoming. Read Garden Guides Return
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Weed of the Month: Purple Deadnettle
You'll see this member of the mint family in April in tree pits and empty lots. Most gardeners consider it a weed, though it's edible and quite pretty. Read Weed of the Month: Purple Deadnettle
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Eight Magnolia Hybrids Bred by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The later-blooming magnolias on the plaza have an interesting history. Read Eight Magnolia Hybrids Bred by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Weed of the Month: Wild Garlic
This pungent plant sprouts early, then lies in wait for next spring. Read Weed of the Month: Wild Garlic
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Flowering Cherry Trees for Your Own Garden
Flowering cherry trees are excellent choices for a home garden or backyard. They come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes to fit almost any location, and they tolerate most types of soils. Read Flowering Cherry Trees for Your Own Garden