Learn how to use mulch as a soil covering that is applied to protect and improve soil and plants. Common materials used for mulch are wood chips, autumn leaves, and stone or gravel. Read How to Use Mulch
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How to Use Mulch
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Eat Local: Cherry Blossom Panna Cotta
Cherry blossoms are edible, and they make a lovely accompaniment to this simple, delicious panna cotta. Read Eat Local: Cherry Blossom Panna Cotta
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Birds of Brooklyn: Carolina Wren
This vocal bird is thriving on insects these days. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Carolina Wren
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Native Plants for New York City Rain Gardens
Native plants are highly recommended for rain gardens because they are more pest resistant than nonnatives, require no fertilizer, and provide habitat for birds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Read Native Plants for New York City Rain Gardens
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Birds of Brooklyn: Mourning Dove
Mourning doves are common city birds known for their interesting song, symbolism, and fast flying. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Mourning Dove
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Gardening In the City?
Test your knowledge with these four questions about urban gardening. Read Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Gardening In the City?
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The Wonderful World of Calatheas
Calatheas can live in range of lighting conditions and are nontoxic to pets. They also have gorgeous leaves...that move! Read The Wonderful World of Calatheas
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Community Greening Resources
Resources from the Making Brooklyn Bloom conference to inspire urban and community greening, advocacy, and more. Read Community Greening Resources
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Stroll through the Japanese Garden in Bloom (Video)
Enjoy an immersive walk through Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, complete with cherry blossoms. Read Stroll through the Japanese Garden in Bloom (Video)
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Weed of the Month: Hairy Bittercress
This spring weed is known for its tasty leaves, but it's most interesting feature may be the way it disperses seeds by flinging them through the air. Read Weed of the Month: Hairy Bittercress