In the latest Plant Hardiness Zone Map, about half the country moved into a slightly warmer zone. So what does that mean? Read Everything You Need to Know About the New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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Everything You Need to Know About the New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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Getting Into Edible Container Growing
Want to grow vegetables, but short on space? Organic food grower and author Claire Ratinon shares tips for growing food in containers. Read Getting Into Edible Container Growing
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Calling All Community Gardens: Think Outside the Gate!
Community garden "streetscapes"—think containers, climbing roses, and friendly signage—are a great way to extend your garden's borders and engage with neighbors. Read Calling All Community Gardens: Think Outside the Gate!
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Cherry Trees Are Often Grafted. What Does that Mean?
Did you know that some cherry trees are actually—kind of—two cherry trees? Read Cherry Trees Are Often Grafted. What Does that Mean?
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Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
Wherever you garden, there are plenty of tasks to tackle in preparation for the growing season. Read Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
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Summer Destination: A Pollinator Lounge
We chatted with the architects behind this summer’s Pollinator Lounge installation about designing for the more-than-human world. Read Summer Destination: A Pollinator Lounge
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Ask a Gardener: Is It a Weed or a Seedling?
BBG’s Laura Powell answers your spring gardening questions. Read Ask a Gardener: Is It a Weed or a Seedling?
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Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
Author Stephanie Foo contemplates—and tastes—this pungent, aggressive plant. Read Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
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How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
Gardening can be surprisingly expensive, especially when you’re starting from scratch. Here are some tips. Read How to Garden on a Budget in NYC
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“We Are Still Here”: Courtney Streett on Native Plants & Indigenous Knowledge
Courtney Streett (Nanticoke Indian Tribe) delivers the keynote address at this year's Making Brooklyn Bloom. Read “We Are Still Here”: Courtney Streett on Native Plants & Indigenous Knowledge