You'll see and hear fewer motor vehicles on the paths as BBG continues to increase its fleet of cycles. Read Bikes at BBG
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Bikes at BBG
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Look What’s Growing in the Herb Garden
The Herb Garden is in its late-summer glory now. Enjoy the photos, but be sure to visit to see the rest of the season unfold! Read Look What’s Growing in the Herb Garden
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Native Groundcovers: Sustainable Choices for Sun and Shade
Two of the most common groundcovers, English ivy and periwinkle, are invasive. But there are many native plants that make wonderful and sustainable alternatives. Read Native Groundcovers: Sustainable Choices for Sun and Shade
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Drought-Resistant Plants for Pots
Choose the right plants and you can have a container garden that will require little, or even no, watering. Read Drought-Resistant Plants for Pots
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Weed of the Month: Queen Anne’s Lace
This parsley relative is everywhere in August. Be sure to look for small red spots in the center of the flower clusters. Their presence accounts for the plant's common name, but why are they there? Read Weed of the Month: Queen Anne’s Lace
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The Age of a Tree
How old is that tree? The answer to this question isn't as simple as you might think. Read The Age of a Tree
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Restorative Gardening on Brooklyn’s Coast
From the overflowing window boxes of Bay Ridge to the patchwork of urban farms in East New York, gardening in Brooklyn means tradition, therapy, discipline, beauty, and can-do resilience. But when the second spring since Sandy came this year, many gardeners in coastal Brooklyn did not see the buds and blooms they were used to. Read Restorative Gardening on Brooklyn’s Coast
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Trees are for Kids!
Young gardeners learn best by doing, and street trees could use their help! Here are some tree-rific tips to get started: Read Trees are for Kids!
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Market Day in the Children’s Garden
Look what young farmers brought to market in the Children's Garden the summer! Read Market Day in the Children’s Garden
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Quiz: What Is This Plant Called?
Try to guess the food- and animal-inspired names of some of the plants in the Annual Border. Read Quiz: What Is This Plant Called?