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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Weed of the Month
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Weed of the Month: Porcelain Berry
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Dissect a Pumpkin (Activity)
When plant scientists want to learn more about something, they open it up and examine it. Dissect a pumpkin to learn more about the botanical role of fruit parts. Read Dissect a Pumpkin (Activity)
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Overwintering Potted Plants
Protect your outdoor container garden so that your plants will survive the winter. Read Overwintering Potted Plants
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Eat Local: Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Take advantage of the abundance of late-summer peppers and tomatoes to make this delicious dish. Read Eat Local: Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
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Birds of Brooklyn: Tree Swallow
This little blue and white bird is preparing to hitch a ride out of here on the northwest wind with 10,000 friends. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Tree Swallow
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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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Use a Cold Frame to Grow Vegetables in Early Spring or Late Fall
A cold frame is like a bottomless, mini-greenhouse that you place on your garden plot in the fall to protect vegetables after the frost date. Learn how to make and use one. Read Use a Cold Frame to Grow Vegetables in Early Spring or Late Fall
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Bluestar: A Native Perennial with Spring Flowers and Fall Color
A member of the Amsonia genus, bluestar looks lovely year round. Plant it in border, container, or rain garden. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it. Read Bluestar: A Native Perennial with Spring Flowers and Fall Color
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The Different Shapes of Home
The 33 birdhouses featured in the Garden's For the Birds exhibition serve as homages to the artists' memories of home. Read The Different Shapes of Home
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Planting a Potted Tree or Shrub in Your Garden
Learn how to transplant a container-grown tree to the ground and help it thrive for years to come. Read Planting a Potted Tree or Shrub in Your Garden