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Lilacs on the Move
BBG will be renovating and expanding the Native Flora Garden in 2011–2012 in celebration of its 100th anniversary. We are taking this opportunity to update the Garden’s Lilac Collection. The last time I had the chance to implement changes to our lilac display was between 1981 and 1985.
By Daniel Ryniec -
Quick Tips for a Greener Holiday
The holiday season is officially here. But if you aren’t careful, the most wonderful time of the year can easily become the most wasteful. Here are some quick ideas for a greener holiday.
By Michael Ratliff -
Information on Christmas Trees
Each year, Americans purchase more than 30 million fresh-cut holiday trees. Such a large number may lead you to ask if it's environmentally sound to decorate with a cut tree or if you should investigate alternatives.
By Medi Blum -
Autumn Blooming Cherries
Cherry blossoms in December? It may be hard to believe, but there are indeed cherry trees in bloom at BBG this week!
By Rebecca Bullene -
300-Pound Orchid Gets a New Basket (Video)
Repotting a normal sized plant is a hassle in its own right. But what if that plant weighs nearly 300 pounds and hangs over a three-foot deep pool?
By BBG Staff -
Elizabeth Scholtz Celebrates 50 Years at BBG
On November 29, 2010, Elizabeth Scholtz, BBG's Director Emeritus, celebrated 50 years of outstanding service to the Garden.
By Rebecca Bullene -
Huffington Post Calls BBG “Stunning”
BBG was chosen by the Huffington Post as one of the 18 most stunning gardens in the world.
By BBG Staff -
BBG Curator Recommends Houseplants for the Inept
Uli Lorimer, BBG’s Native Flora Garden curator, was featured in a New York Times article and photo essay that quickly became one of the paper’s “top emailed” stories.
By BBG Staff -
BASE Students Earn an “A”
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (BASE) earned an “A” on the school’s NYC Department of Education 2009—10 Progress Report.
By Marilyn Smith -
Extend the Growing Season
The first frost is coming soon. But, before you bemoan the end of the growing season, consider building a cold frame so that you can enjoy your own home-grown vegetables throughout the winter months.
By Rebecca Bullene
