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Special Series
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All About Bugs: Introduction to Butterflies
Watch for butterflies and caterpillars of all sorts, and learn more about some of Brooklyn's most common lepidopterans.
By Steven N. Severinghaus -
Fruits on the Cusp
Here in the Garden, there’s a special kind of delight in encountering fruit on the cusp of ripeness.
By Kathryn Tam -
Fawcett Terrace in Bloom
At the height of summer, Fawcett Terrace is bursting with color and texture.
By Kathryn Tam -
Guide to Rainwater Harvest
Your garden or building can help keep sewage out of the Gowanus and other waterways.
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Make a Butterfly Habitat in a Window Box
If you provide warmth (a sunny spot), shelter (shrubs and trees), and nectar (masses of flowers from spring to fall), butterflies will feed and maybe even lay eggs there.
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Birds of Brooklyn: Mallard Duck
Mallards thrive in Brooklyn and all over the world. Where do they nest? When do they molt? How do they feed themselves when humans aren't throwing them bread crusts?
By Joe Giunta -
All About Bugs: Bees, Bee-Mimics, and Pollinators of All Kinds
Learn to identify five common pollinators, and find out more about their fascinating habits.
By Steven N. Severinghaus -
A Plant Palette for Hungry Birds
A garden for wildlife can also be a beautiful garden. The theme of the Annual Border this year is plants for the birds.
By Kathryn Tam -
Quiz: Can You Guess the Bird-Related Plant Names?
Guess the bird-related common names of these plants.
By BBG Staff -
Eat Local: Daylily Fritters
In Eastern cuisine, daylilies are a prized staple. Here, they're enjoyed mostly for their rampant beauty along roadsides.Try them in this tasty recipe!
By Sarah Owens
