These lovely speckled berries are all kinds of trouble. Birds love them, so much so that the vine has become invasive. Read Weed of the Month: Porcelain Berry
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Weed of the Month: Porcelain Berry
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Weed of the Month: Bittersweet Nightshade
Poisonous to people, this lovely weed provides nourishment to birds. Look for both its flowers and berries in September. Read Weed of the Month: Bittersweet Nightshade
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Urban Gardening & EcologyBirds & Other Wildlife
Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Flicker
This woodpecker doesn't actually peck wood so much. Instead, it looks for ants on the ground. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Northern Flicker
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Urban Gardening & EcologyPlants & PeoplePower of Trees
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
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All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
Learn to identify five common pollinators, and find out more about their fascinating habits. Read All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Weed of the Month: Oxeye Daisy
The cheerful-looking oxeye daisy is a scourge for those who love a manicured green lawn. Almost everyone else rather likes it. Read Weed of the Month: Oxeye Daisy
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Urban Gardening & Ecology
Weed of the Month: Pineapple Weed
This chamomile relative has many look-alikes, but a sniff will help you identify this species. Read Weed of the Month: Pineapple Weed
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Garden DesignUrban GardeningUrban Gardening & Ecology
Design Ideas for Your Shady Urban Garden
City gardens are usually in partial or deep shade, so plants that thrive on the forest floor and in the shade of taller trees can be planted here to model a natural woodland ecosystem. Read Design Ideas for Your Shady Urban Garden
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Streetscape Gardening
Take inspiration from Greenest Block in Brooklyn winners and finalists and create an urban oasis of your own. Read Streetscape Gardening
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Weed of the Month: Cleavers
Galium aparine, or cleavers, is the type of weed that is probably already stuck to you before you even take notice of it. Read Weed of the Month: Cleavers