Look for signs of microscopic life in the Garden and beyond. Read Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
Plants & Gardens Blog
Weed of the Month
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Pondlife: How to Spot Microbes
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Weed of the Month: Stinging Nettle
Beware! Stinging nettle lives up to its name. This common weed's tiny, needlelike hairs contain irritating compounds. Woe to those who touch it. Read Weed of the Month: Stinging Nettle
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Climate Change in Brooklyn: Spring
Spring came late to Brooklyn this year, and so did the cherry blossoms. Globally, though, April was the third warmest on record. Studying how plants and animals respond to climate variations may be help experts adapt and remain resilient. Read Climate Change in Brooklyn: Spring
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Search for More Plants from The Secret Garden
Pansies, poppies, laurel, and other plants described in the The Secret Garden can be found at Brooklyn Botanic Garden in spring and summer. Have fun with this scavenger hunt! Read Search for More Plants from The Secret Garden
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Con Edison’s STEM Series Brings Students to Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A free program for middle school students brings them to the Garden to study botany. Read Con Edison’s STEM Series Brings Students to Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Sweet Woodruff: Shade-Loving Groundcover and Aromatic Herb
This dainty-looking groundcover is actually pretty tough. Its leaves can be uses to flavor May wine or punch. Read Sweet Woodruff: Shade-Loving Groundcover and Aromatic Herb
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Weed of the Month: Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is an amaranth family member. It may be a weed here, but it's an agricultural crop in some parts of the world. No wonder—it's quite tasty. Read Weed of the Month: Lambsquarters
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Bloom Alert: Rock Garden
Azaleas, columbines, and more are in bloom in the Rock Garden in spring. Read Bloom Alert: Rock Garden
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Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
This noisy, colorful woodpecker was once a southern species, but now its thriving in Brooklyn. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Red-Bellied Woodpecker
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Hanami: Cherry Blossom Culture in Japan
Japanese traditions surrounding flowering cherries are a little different than the American versions. Picnics and sake are involved, and blooms are anticipated even more eagerly. Read Hanami: Cherry Blossom Culture in Japan