We all know that city trees clean and cool the air and just make the neighborhood prettier. Now, a new study suggests they also deter crime. Read Another Reason to Green the City
Plants & Gardens Blog
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Another Reason to Green the City
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Herbarium Receives Historic Collection
Hobart and William Smith University has given its historic herbarium collection to BBG. Read Herbarium Receives Historic Collection
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Shrubs in a Tree Bed?
My neighbor wants to plant some small shrubs in our tree bed. Is this a good idea? Read Shrubs in a Tree Bed?
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See You on the Flip Side
We printed this year's Greenest Block in Brooklyn signs on the backs of banners from last year’s events. Read See You on the Flip Side
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Run for the Roses
Now’s the time to visit the Cranford Rose Garden. Read Run for the Roses
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Visitor Center Now Open!
It's official. The garland has been cut. Read Visitor Center Now Open!
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Visitor Center Opens Tomorrow
We can’t wait to show the whole world! Read Visitor Center Opens Tomorrow
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Visitor Center In the Spotlight
As the date of the public opening of the Visitor Center draws near, the press is noting its extraordinary qualities. Read Visitor Center In the Spotlight
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Global Plant Initiative Reigns in Spain
BBG’s Herbarium contains more than 310,000 plant specimens, and we are working to make the information stored in it accessible by posting it on the internet. Read Global Plant Initiative Reigns in Spain
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Rain Gardens Capture Stormwater
These sunken rain gardens are part of an innovative stormwater management system that also includes the Visitor Center's living roof, its landscaped berms, and the new and existing tree beds along Washington Avenue. Read Rain Gardens Capture Stormwater