The animals we call “pests” and the plants we call “weeds” all have something important in common, writes author Bethany Brookshire: Us. Read Who Are You Calling a “Pest?”
Plants & Gardens Blog
Essays
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Who Are You Calling a “Pest?”
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My Chaos Garden
Writer Hannah Kingsley-Ma on losing control in her Brookyn backyard. Read My Chaos Garden
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The Influential Black Herbalists Who Inspire Practitioners Today
The stories of Harriet Tubman, Doctor Caesar, and Emma Dupree remind us that herbal knowledge has always been part of the Black experience. Read The Influential Black Herbalists Who Inspire Practitioners Today
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An African American Tree Activist Lived in Brooklyn
Remembering the environmental legacy of community activist Hattie Carthan, the “Tree Lady” of Brooklyn. Read An African American Tree Activist Lived in Brooklyn
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How Do Trees Tell Time?
How do trees know when it’s time to drop their leaves or form new buds? Read How Do Trees Tell Time?
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Shinrin-Yoku: Spending Time in Nature as a Form of Meditation
The Japanese tradition known as "forest bathing" has been shown to have positive effects on mental and physical health. Read Shinrin-Yoku: Spending Time in Nature as a Form of Meditation