Look for these early-spring blooms in or near the Shakespeare Garden. Read Bloom Alert: Early-Spring Flowers
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Bloom Alert: Early-Spring Flowers
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Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Tailed Hawk
This raptor is common in the city. In spring, red-tailed hawks start nesting, and it's not hard to catch a glimpse of their mating rituals, hunting habits, and nest-tending behaviors in parks and at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Tailed Hawk
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Darwin’s Orchid in Bloom
An unusually shaped orchid from Madagascar inspired some of Charles Darwin's work on evolution. Brooklyn Botanic Garden's specimen is in bloom now. Read Darwin’s Orchid in Bloom
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Grow Mizuna and Other Greens in a Container, Window Box, or Garden
Cold-hardy Asian greens like mizuna, komatsuna, and pak choi are easy to grow in spring. They're also healthy and delicious! Read Grow Mizuna and Other Greens in a Container, Window Box, or Garden
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Community Garden Cultivates Social Justice
Whether born in Latin America or Bushwick, gardeners here build community and share knowledge. Read Community Garden Cultivates Social Justice
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What Is That Colored Light Coming from the Greenhouses?
Multispectrum LED lights have been installed in BBG's greenhouses. They're very efficient and use the parts of the light spectrum most beneficial to plants. Read What Is That Colored Light Coming from the Greenhouses?
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Know These Trees by Their Bark
Winter is a good time to study trees closely and get to know them by their bark and bare form. Read Know These Trees by Their Bark
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Birds of Brooklyn: Starling
The starling, one of the most populous bird species in North America, wasn't always here. Its presence is the result of a passing reference in a Shakespeare play. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Starling
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DIY Shibori with Indigo
Dye cotton cloth with indigo using shibori techniques. Read DIY Shibori with Indigo
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Poinsettias and Their Relatives
Poinsettias are part of the euphorbia, or spurge, family. See some lovely specimens in the Entry House of the Steinhardt Conservatory. Read Poinsettias and Their Relatives