Most gardeners think of dandelions as a nuisance, but they are also a pretty interesting plant. Did you know that European settlers brought them to North American intentionally? Read Weed of the Month: Dandelion
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Weed of the Month: Dandelion
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At Last…May Flowers
April showers finally yield to May flowers. Read At Last…May Flowers
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Children’s Garden Instructors Honored at the White House
Last week when BBG was awarded the National Medal, Children's Garden instructor Ashley Gagñay was on hand to observe and reflect. Read Children’s Garden Instructors Honored at the White House
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BBG Wins National Medal
The Garden has won a 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Read BBG Wins National Medal
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Panda Cubs Happy To Help Take Care of Excess Bamboo
BBG's abundance of bamboo is good news for the red pandas at the Prospect Park Zoo. Read Panda Cubs Happy To Help Take Care of Excess Bamboo
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When Will Spring Finally Spring?
Our curators give their best guesses on when daffodils, magnolias, tulips, and cherries will blossom. Read When Will Spring Finally Spring?
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March Birds: The Heralds of Spring
Despite the chilly spring, birds are singing! Listen and you may hear a catbird meowing or a mockingbird impersonating a car alarm. Read March Birds: The Heralds of Spring
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The Children’s Garden at BBG (Video)
Since its founding in 1914, the Children’s Garden has been the cornerstone of Brooklyn Botanic Garden's educational programming. Read The Children’s Garden at BBG (Video)
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Eight Things You Probably Don’t Know About Flowering Cherry Trees
Did you know, for instance, that the blossoms change colors—and that some make fruit? Read Eight Things You Probably Don’t Know About Flowering Cherry Trees
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Spring Cleaning on the Roof
Every year, BBG springs forward by cutting back. Recently, BBG Horticulture staff trimmed the grasses on the Visitor Center’s living roof in preparation for new growth. Read Spring Cleaning on the Roof