BBG is launching its own living outdoor classroom to educate and motivate gardeners interested in these water-wise, low-maintenance, and beautiful plant communities. Read A Rain Garden Grows in Brooklyn
Plants & Gardens Blog
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A Rain Garden Grows in Brooklyn
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History of the Native Flora Garden
Read History of the Native Flora Garden
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Early Bloomers
Spring bulbs emerging early? Protect them with leftover holiday boughs like BBG did. Read Early Bloomers
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Winter in the Children’s Garden
We prepare portions of the Children's Garden for the cold by covering crops with fabric and plastic. That way kids in our classes can so some harvesting year-round. Read Winter in the Children’s Garden
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Mulch Ado
Bring your holiday tree to MulchFest this weekend. BBG will be there. Read Mulch Ado
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Winter Berries, Why Are You Still Here?
Berries that linger well into winter are lovely to behold. But why exactly have these plants developed this characteristic? Read Winter Berries, Why Are You Still Here?
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Fashionable Firs
What’s the most popular Christmas tree species? BBG’s Tree Key may provide a clue. Read Fashionable Firs
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Terrarium: A New Exhibit at BBG
Terrariums have captivated people since the first one was accidentally created in 1829. A new exhibit on view now at BBG shows how far these “gardens in a bottle” have come since then. Read Terrarium: A New Exhibit at BBG
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Dishing Dirt on BBG’s Horticulture Internship
I’d wanted to be a hort intern ever since I first heard about the position, but I definitely don’t remember “hauling logs” mentioned in the job description. Read Dishing Dirt on BBG’s Horticulture Internship
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Behind the Scenes: Planting Bulbs
BBG staff dug 7,500 holes in the Garden last month. Why? To plant spring bulbs, of course. Read Behind the Scenes: Planting Bulbs