Winecaps (or “garden giants”) are growing in the Discovery Garden. Here’s how to start your own supply. Read How to Grow Your Own Winecap Mushrooms
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
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Growing FoodUrban Gardening & Ecology
How to Grow Your Own Winecap Mushrooms
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Ask a Gardener: Should I Water My Plants in Winter?
BBG’s Laura Powell answers your winter gardening questions. Read Ask a Gardener: Should I Water My Plants in Winter?
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
The Lingering Mysteries of the Mast Year
Why do trees mast? Scientists still aren’t sure. Read The Lingering Mysteries of the Mast Year
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter
From mulching to last-minute garlic planting, here's how to wrap up the gardening season. Read Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
How Do You “Divide” Perennials? (Video)
What's plant division, anyway? And how do you do it? Gardener Laura Powell demonstrates. Read How Do You “Divide” Perennials? (Video)
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Sustainable GardeningUrban Gardening & Ecology
Autumn Leaves: Should You Collect Them or Leave Them in Place?
Leaving fallen leaves in place is often the best choice, ecologically and horticulturally. How do you decide when to let leaves be and when to remove them? Read Autumn Leaves: Should You Collect Them or Leave Them in Place?
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Growing FoodUrban Gardening & Ecology
How to Collect Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are easy to gather, whether you’re planning next year’s crop or eyeing a homemade snack. Read How to Collect Sunflower Seeds
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Ask a Gardener: Can I Plant Perennials in the Fall?
In our fall installment of Ask a Gardener, gardener Laura Powell offers advice on planting perennials and what to include on your fall gardening checklist. Read Ask a Gardener: Can I Plant Perennials in the Fall?
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Urban Gardening & EcologyEnvironmental Justice
Sara Perl Egendorf on Building New Soils
“I like to think of humans as a soil-forming agent, not just a soil-degrading agent.” Read Sara Perl Egendorf on Building New Soils
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Asters and Goldenrods: Ecological Superstars
Goldenrods and asters provide sustenance, breeding sites, and overwintering spaces for numerous native insect species. Read Asters and Goldenrods: Ecological Superstars