Last week I went to the Delaware Water Gap to search for a group of rock-dwelling mosses believed to be extremely rare in our area—the Andreaea species. Read In Search of Andreaea
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In Search of Andreaea
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Interpreting the Garden
BBG’s new Visitor Center is undoubtedly captivating from the outside, but inside, both new and longtime visitors will find much more than just a beautiful building. Read Interpreting the Garden
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Notice How Different Daffodils Can Be
Look closely at daffodils and you will see there is a wide variety of color and flower shapes. Read Notice How Different Daffodils Can Be
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Eat Al Fresco Now
One more harbinger of spring: the Terrace Cafe is back outdoors. Read Eat Al Fresco Now
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Checking in on Pine Snakes
Last week, I was invited to join the annual pine snake census in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Read Checking in on Pine Snakes
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Magnolia-rama
Spring is bustin’ out all over the Garden this week. Read Magnolia-rama
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Tea Time
Compost tea is brewed from fully decomposed organic materials. A well-made batch contains all the beneficial microorganisms and nutrients of solid compost but takes up less space. Read Tea Time
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Wow, What’s That Smell?
Walk into the Warm Temperate Pavilion this week and not only will you see a plethora of colorful flowers, you will also be treated some aromatherapy. Read Wow, What’s That Smell?
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A Budding Crisis?
I’ve worked with trees for more than 20 years, and this is one of warmest winters I can recall. How are BBG’s trees handling it? Read A Budding Crisis?
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Snowdrop Struck
Snowdrops are in bloom all over the Garden, and you don't have to be a galanthophile to notice the small ways in which they differ. Read Snowdrop Struck