The two young red-tailed hawks that hatched at BBG earlier this spring have fledged. Read Young Hawks Learn to Fly
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Young Hawks Learn to Fly
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Weed of the Month: Mugwort
Mugwort is a common weed with bittersweet-smelling leaves that was once believed to guard against evil spirits. It's a close relative of wormwood, an ingredient in absinthe. Read Weed of the Month: Mugwort
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The Roses Are in Bloom
Don’t miss the Cranford Rose Garden at peak bloom this week. Read The Roses Are in Bloom
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These Herbaceous Peonies Smell as Good as They Look
BBG's north section Plant Family Collection curator, Michael Mauro, suggests that visitors keep a special eye out over the next couple of weeks for yellow or yellow-orange blooms, indicating some of the more rare cultivars of herbaceous peonies. Read These Herbaceous Peonies Smell as Good as They Look
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Weed of the Month: Dandelion
Most gardeners think of dandelions as a nuisance, but they are also a pretty interesting plant. Did you know that European settlers brought them to North American intentionally? Read Weed of the Month: Dandelion
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At Last…May Flowers
April showers finally yield to May flowers. Read At Last…May Flowers
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Children’s Garden Instructors Honored at the White House
Last week when BBG was awarded the National Medal, Children's Garden instructor Ashley Gagñay was on hand to observe and reflect. Read Children’s Garden Instructors Honored at the White House
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BBG Wins National Medal
The Garden has won a 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Read BBG Wins National Medal
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Panda Cubs Happy To Help Take Care of Excess Bamboo
BBG's abundance of bamboo is good news for the red pandas at the Prospect Park Zoo. Read Panda Cubs Happy To Help Take Care of Excess Bamboo
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When Will Spring Finally Spring?
Our curators give their best guesses on when daffodils, magnolias, tulips, and cherries will blossom. Read When Will Spring Finally Spring?