The holiday season is officially here. But if you aren’t careful, the most wonderful time of the year can easily become the most wasteful. Here are some quick ideas for a greener holiday. Read Quick Tips for a Greener Holiday
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Quick Tips for a Greener Holiday
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Information on Christmas Trees
Each year, Americans purchase more than 30 million fresh-cut holiday trees. Such a large number may lead you to ask if it's environmentally sound to decorate with a cut tree or if you should investigate alternatives. Read Information on Christmas Trees
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Autumn Blooming Cherries
Cherry blossoms in December? It may be hard to believe, but there are indeed cherry trees in bloom at BBG this week! Read Autumn Blooming Cherries
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300-Pound Orchid Gets a New Basket (Video)
Repotting a normal sized plant is a hassle in its own right. But what if that plant weighs nearly 300 pounds and hangs over a three-foot deep pool? Read 300-Pound Orchid Gets a New Basket (Video)
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Elizabeth Scholtz Celebrates 50 Years at BBG
On November 29, 2010, Elizabeth Scholtz, BBG's Director Emeritus, celebrated 50 years of outstanding service to the Garden. Read Elizabeth Scholtz Celebrates 50 Years at BBG
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Huffington Post Calls BBG “Stunning”
BBG was chosen by the Huffington Post as one of the 18 most stunning gardens in the world. Read Huffington Post Calls BBG “Stunning”
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BBG Curator Recommends Houseplants for the Inept
Uli Lorimer, BBG’s Native Flora Garden curator, was featured in a New York Times article and photo essay that quickly became one of the paper’s “top emailed” stories. Read BBG Curator Recommends Houseplants for the Inept
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BASE Students Earn an “A”
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (BASE) earned an “A” on the school’s NYC Department of Education 2009—10 Progress Report. Read BASE Students Earn an “A”
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Extend the Growing Season
The first frost is coming soon. But, before you bemoan the end of the growing season, consider building a cold frame so that you can enjoy your own home-grown vegetables throughout the winter months. Read Extend the Growing Season
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The Best Books About Growing Vegetables in Containers
There are loads of books about container gardening, but far fewer devoted to edible plants. Check out this small but useful list of some of the best resources. Read The Best Books About Growing Vegetables in Containers