Native groundcovers offer an alternative to big swaths of lawn, and can be also used to tuck into any cranny you’ve got, from a tree pit to the edges of a community garden bed. Read Supporting Pollinators from the Ground Up
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Supporting Pollinators from the Ground Up
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We Need to Talk About Honey Bees
Honey bees, darlings of media and agriculture, aren't the best brand ambassador for bees. Read We Need to Talk About Honey Bees
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Dr. Suzanne Simard Talks Trees, Climate, and Interconnection
Dr. Suzanne Simard, Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Spring Gala honoree, spoke with BBG about facing climate change and connecting with forests. Read Dr. Suzanne Simard Talks Trees, Climate, and Interconnection
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Plants and Pollinators: An Evolutionary Love Story
Learn about the special relationships that have evolved between plants and insect pollinators, and the threats they face today. Read Plants and Pollinators: An Evolutionary Love Story
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Everything You Need to Know About the New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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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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