Look around, and you'll see plenty of shepherd's purse. Once used as a nosebleed remedy, this spring weed has an unusual adaptation: its seeds "eat" insects. Read Weed of the Month: Shepherd’s Purse
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Weed of the Month: Shepherd’s Purse
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Eat Local: Spring Pasta with Ramp and Parsley Pesto
Ramps are here! Take full advantage of their short, sweet season with this delicious pesto recipe. It's especially good with other seasonal ingredients like morels and fiddleheads. Read Eat Local: Spring Pasta with Ramp and Parsley Pesto
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Birds of Brooklyn: Blackburnian Warbler
This spectacular songbird is on its way up from its tropical winter home. Watch and listen for it in Brooklyn this month! Read Birds of Brooklyn: Blackburnian Warbler
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Weed of the Month: Chickweed
Another sign of spring: chickweed has arrived! Beloved by chickens, less beloved by gardeners, this weed is one of the first to appear each year. Read Weed of the Month: Chickweed
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Plant a Cherry Tree of Your Own
Flowering cherry trees make great additions to a home garden or back yard. They come in all shapes and sizes and can grow well in many different types of soil. Read Plant a Cherry Tree of Your Own
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Bloom Alert: Magnolia Plaza
The early-blooming specimens have blossomed, with later ones to follow throughout April and early May. Read Bloom Alert: Magnolia Plaza
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The Benefits of Playing in Nature
Something wonderful happens when children spend time playing in a natural area—they get to relax and enjoy themselves. Read The Benefits of Playing in Nature
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The South Garden Transformed: Q&A with Landscape Architect A. Paul Seck
Landscape architect A. Paul Seck discusses his design inspirations and hopes for the South Garden Project. Read The South Garden Transformed: Q&A with Landscape Architect A. Paul Seck
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Red-Tailed Hawk Thriving at BBG After Rescue
After being rescued from an air shaft in Park Slope, the female hawk has been spotted back at the Garden with her mate. Read Red-Tailed Hawk Thriving at BBG After Rescue
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Japanese Flowering Apricot
This early-blooming ornamental tree is ideal for small gardens or as an accent in larger landscapes. Read Japanese Flowering Apricot